Patents by Inventor Tim Bragg

Tim Bragg 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).

  • Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
    Patent number: 7347138
    Abstract: A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Keurig, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim A. Bragg, C. Anthony Lai, Richard B. Streeter
  • Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
    Patent number: 7165488
    Abstract: A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Keurig, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim A. Bragg, C. Anthony Lai
  • Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
    Publication number: 20050126399
    Abstract: A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Tim Bragg, C. Lai
  • Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
    Publication number: 20050126400
    Abstract: A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Tim Bragg, C. Lai, Richard Streeter