Patents by Inventor Todd Stevenson
Todd Stevenson 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).
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Publication number: 20240027118Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Ashok Kumar Notaney, Todd Stevenson, Andrew James Whalen, Larry Allen Mercier, Jr., Nathan Ernst, Kristopher Schilling, James Anthony Coller, Jason Bazylewicz, Parth Patel, Bryce Edmund Peterson
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Publication number: 20240011693Abstract: Methods and devices for planing ice are described that include at least receiving, at a planing apparatus, an elongate ice ingot, feeding the elongate ice ingot at a configurable rate through an opening in a cutterhead assembly of the planing apparatus, and planing, by the cutterhead assembly, a plurality of surfaces of the elongate ice ingot at a predefined depth as the elongate ice ingot is fed linearly through the opening of the cutterhead assembly. The planing may result in a planed ice ingot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Ashok Kumar Notaney, Todd Stevenson, Andrew James Whalen, Bryce Edmund Peterson, Luke W. Clauson
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Publication number: 20230392849Abstract: Methods and devices are described for shaping ingots of ice. Devices may include a support structure, a mold for shaping ice ingots, the mold being mounted to the support structure. The devices may also include a first upper platen assembly disposed above a first lower platen assembly, a first positioning means, and at least one liquid inlet valve for each of the first upper platen assembly and the first lower platen assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Ashok Kumar Notaney, Todd Stevenson, Andrew James Whalen, Bryce Edmund Peterson, Luke W. Clauson, Matthew Byrnes Newell, Thomas Michael Rector
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Publication number: 20220397326Abstract: Described herein are methods for making clear ice. In one embodiment, a method for making clear ice includes providing a mold of any of the embodiments described herein, optionally inserting a skewer through the mold, the skewer being coupled to an item; circulating, using fluid inlet and outlet valves, a fluid in a mold cavity defined by the mold; varying overtime one or both of: a temperature of the cooling apparatus or a fluid flow rate, through the fluid inlet valve, as a percentage of max flow; and optionally retracting the skewer when the ice formation encases at least a portion of the item. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes a period of flow reversal, such that the fluid inlet valve becomes the fluid outlet valve and the fluid outlet valve becomes the fluid inlet valve. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes releasing the ice from the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Todd Stevenson, Bryce Edmund Peterson, Michael Schaller, David Perez
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Patent number: 11408659Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a substantially constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Abstract Ice, Inc.Inventors: Ashok Kumar Notaney, Todd Stevenson, Andrew Whalen, Larry Allen Mercier, Jr., Nathan Ernst, Kristopher Schilling, James Anthony Coller, Jason Bazylewicz, Parth Patel, Bryce Edmund Peterson
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Publication number: 20220163249Abstract: A device for producing an elongate ingot of clear ice comprises a housing comprising at least one flume surface wall that defines at least one elongate trough; at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of liquid into the at least one elongate trough; at least one drain disposed to drain liquid from at least one elongate trough; wherein the at least a portion of the at least one flume surface wall is in thermal communication with a cooling source; and wherein the at least one fluid intake and the at least one drain are adapted to provide a substantially constant flow of fluid to the at least one elongate trough during a freezing operation of the device. The cooling source can be an internal cooling cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Ashok Kumar Notaney, Todd Stevenson, Andrew Whalen, Larry Allen Mercier, JR., Nathan Ernst, Kristopher Schilling, James Anthony Coller, Jason Bazylewicz, Parth Patel, Bryce Edmund Peterson
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Patent number: 10959521Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: David Curry, William T. Sharp, Todd Stevenson, Daniel Eggert, David Doerflinger
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Patent number: 10633846Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10633847Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10626588Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20190364909Abstract: A system for cooking and forming an edible food container includes include a bottom housing and a top housing. The bottom housing comprises a press receiver defining at least one press receptacle and the top housing comprises a press defining at least one press protrusion. The system further includes a heating element incorporated into at least one of the top housing and the bottom housing. The system also includes a frame, with the top housing being moveable relative to the bottom housing via engagement with the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Powdr Corp.Inventors: Todd Stevenson, Jeff Suffolk
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Patent number: 10378194Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: 10370837Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to hang from the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Homemation LLCInventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20180334788Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to hang from the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20180317654Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: David Curry, William T. Sharp, Todd Stevenson, Daniel Eggert, David Doerflinger
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Publication number: 20180223517Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20180223515Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20180223514Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Publication number: 20180223516Abstract: A toilet dispenser and light is disclosed. Upon detection and activation from sensors, a light may be used to illuminate a toilet bowl, and a treatment substance may be dispensed into the toilet bowl. The dispenser correspondingly configures to operate with the rim of a toilet bowl. Portions of the dispenser may be replaceable, such as a power source and a propellant container used to house a treatment substance. A system of multiple dispensers operable, respectively, to treat multiple toilets is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Daken Marcus Tanner, Jeremy Todd Stevenson, Jacob Lynn Larsen
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Patent number: D823429Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventors: Taylor Brett Wood, Jeremy Todd Stevenson