Patents by Inventor Thomas Zhang

Thomas Zhang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Micro puree machine with angled bowl
    Patent number: 12220086
    Abstract: A micro puree machine has a drive motor positioned within a lower portion of a housing extending along a vertical axis. A mixing shaft positioned within an upper portion of the housing extends at a non-parallel angle relative to the vertical axis. The bowl of ingredients is installed to an angled surface of the upper portion of the housing along the mixing shaft axis, allowing for easier viewing of the bowl installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Ping Chu, Nathan Lyell, Diego Jasso, Ryan Michienzi, Glen Ruggiero, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang
  • MICRO PUREE MACHINE WITH FIXED MOTORS
    Publication number: 20240164584
    Abstract: A micro puree machine has a mixing shaft attachable to a blade that is subject to both linear and rotational movement. A drive motor is contained within a lower portion of the machine housing and operatively couples to a first gear that engages a second gear on the mixing shaft for rotation of the mixing blade. A position motor within the upper housing operates to move the mixing blade linearly to engage the ingredients in the bowl. During both axial and rotational movement of the mixing shaft, the drive motor and the position motor remain stationary within their respective positions in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Ping Chu, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang, Ming Li Shi, Xu Sheng Deng, Kai Ping Hu
  • MICRO PUREE MACHINE WITH ANGLED BOWL
    Publication number: 20240108174
    Abstract: A micro puree machine has a drive motor positioned within a lower portion of a housing extending along a vertical axis. A mixing shaft positioned within an upper portion of the housing extends at a non-parallel angle relative to the vertical axis. The bowl of ingredients is installed to an angled surface of the upper portion of the housing along the mixing shaft axis, allowing for easier viewing of the bowl installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Ping Chu, Nathan Lyell, Diego Jasso, Ryan Michienzi, Glen Ruggiero, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang
  • Micro puree machine with fixed motors
    Patent number: 11882965
    Abstract: A micro puree machine has a mixing shaft attachable to a blade that is subject to both linear and rotational movement. A drive motor is contained within a lower portion of the machine housing and operatively couples to a first gear that engages a second gear on the mixing shaft for rotation of the mixing blade. A position motor within the upper housing operates to move the mixing blade linearly to engage the ingredients in the bowl. During both axial and rotational movement of the mixing shaft, the drive motor and the position motor remain stationary within their respective positions in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Ping Chu, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang, Ming Li Shi, Xu Sheng Deng, Kai Ping Hu
  • Micro puree machine with angled bowl
    Patent number: 11759057
    Abstract: A micro puree machine has a drive motor positioned within a lower portion of a housing extending along a vertical axis. A mixing shaft positioned within an upper portion of the housing extends at a non-parallel angle relative to the vertical axis. The bowl of ingredients is installed to an angled surface of the upper portion of the housing along the mixing shaft axis, allowing for easier viewing of the bowl installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Ping Chu, Nathan Lyell, Diego Jasso, Ryan Michienzi, Glen Ruggiero, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang
  • Container and lid of a blender
    Patent number: D1035383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Joyce Tu, Lukas Tubby, Zach Kelley, Thomas Zhang, Ryan Michienzi