Patents by Inventor William Overbaugh

William Overbaugh 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: 20120132678
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method for the on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products into a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 8113386
    Abstract: A dispensing system and method for the on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products into a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Publication number: 20100288798
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 7798182
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 7559346
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Publication number: 20070144355
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a drink by injection of a liquid thorugh a capsule, containing a food substance which is soluble and/or for extraction, whereby the liquid is injected from at least one injection point, such as to generate a turbulent movement of injected liquid within said capsule, thus causing a brewing of the liquid with said substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Denisart, Patrick Caprotti, Jean-Luc Denisart, Alex Kollep, Ruguo Hu, William Overbaugh
  • Publication number: 20050112249
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: James Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard Farrell
  • Publication number: 20050084569
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage obtained by supplying hot water within the capsule under pressure and releasing the beverage from the capsule. The capsule includes a food substance therein, a first surface adapted to be traversed by a flow of water entering the capsule, and a second surface adapted to be traversed by a flow of beverage exiting the capsule. The second surface is adapted to deform outwardly upon action of the inside water pressure thereon. Also, that surface includes at least one opening member capable of deforming inwards the capsule upon a mechanical reaction force applied from outside onto the closure member as a result of the deformation of the second surface due to the build-up of the inside pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Ruguo Hu, Corey Arrick, Eugene Scoville, John Bernardi, Brita Sheehan, William Overbaugh, Ennio Bardin, Randall Chrisman
  • Publication number: 20030039728
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing system and method for on-demand dispensing of spoonable or drinkable food products in a container. Single servings or larger portions of these products can be dispensed. The system and method achieve dispensing of the product with a visual differentiation of the components in the container. The container may be translucent or transparent so that the consumer can view the visually differentiated product therein. The products form yet another embodiment of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: James Peter Herrick, William Overbaugh, Richard J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 6250506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a flowable substance to form a beverage. The device includes a removable container which in a filled state has a main flexible pouch into which is stored the flowable substance and a fitment located at the bottom of the pouch and tightly attached thereto. The fitment is shaped so as to include a pair of side flanges at least one passage for allowing the flowable substance to pass therethrough by gravity. The device also has a dispensing base adapter that includes a pair of side channel-type guides shaped to guide in slidable arrangement the flanges and a bottom bearing surface for supporting the fitment. In addition, the device has an elastic member for maintaining a downwardly oriented pressure of the flanges onto the bottom bearing surface effective to create a substantially tight seal arrangement and prevent the flowable substance from entering the space between the flanges and the bottom bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Wendy Geiger, William Overbaugh, Larry Bartoletti