Patents by Inventor Vance Lee

Vance Lee 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).

  • Publication number: 20260033651
    Abstract: A drinkware vessel for aerating and mixing beverages comprises an interior surface defining a cavity and a plurality of divergent ridges protruding from the interior surface. The divergent ridges include two pairs of bi-directional wave ramps disposed on opposing sides of the cavity. Swirling the beverage causes the divergent ridges to direct flow, induce mixing, and generate micro-bubbles by increasing liquid surface area. The vessel further comprises an upper portion with a rim and a headspace defining a diffusion chamber for capturing aroma molecules. The rim is shaped to direct beverage flow to a targeted palate area. The divergent ridges may have curved edges, taper in width, and facilitate a specific flow pattern. The vessel enhances aeration and mixing compared to vessels without divergent ridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Vance Lee, Johnny Loh
  • Patent number: D957886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Loh, Vance Lee