公开(公告)号：US11647860B1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17811177

申请日：2022-07-07

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  Steven Paul Carter ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A23L2/56 ,  A23L2/54 ,  B67D1/04 ,  B01F23/237 ,  A47J31/41

CPC classification number: A47J31/461 ,  A23L2/54 ,  A23L2/56 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/402 ,  A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/468 ,  B01F23/237621 ,  B67D1/0406 ,  A47J31/41

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing device includes a housing, a carbonation assembly, a carriage assembly, and one or more flavorant containers. The beverage dispensing device can also include a controller with a UI to allow a user to customize aspects of a beverage. These customizable aspects can include fluid volume, carbonation level, flavorant type, and/or flavorant amount. Based on the customized aspects of the beverage, the beverage dispensing device can dispense an amount of carbonated or uncarbonated water, and can dispense a type and amount of flavorant. Illustrative embodiments of flavorant containers are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US12103840B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17989636

申请日：2022-11-17

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Ross Hooper ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth

IPC: B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12

CPC classification number: B67D1/0804 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: Containers for use in a beverage system are provided. The containers include a container body defining an interior hollow chamber, and having an opening leading to the interior hollow chamber, and a cap covering the opening. The cap has an inlet port with an inlet valve seated therein and movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through. The cap also has an outlet port having an outlet valve seated therein and movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through. The cap has a collar positioned around the inlet port, the collar has an inner surface with at least a portion configured to circumferentially engage a seal having an outer diameter in a range of about 7 mm to 8 mm.

公开(公告)号：US12213617B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17744468

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Gregory Allan Fish ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Evan James White ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/46 ,  B01F23/236 ,  B01F101/14

Abstract: A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.

公开(公告)号：US20240166488A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US17989636

申请日：2022-11-17

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Ross Hooper ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth

IPC: B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12

CPC classification number: B67D1/0804 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D2001/0812

Abstract: Containers for use in a beverage system are provided. The containers include a container body defining an interior hollow chamber, and having an opening leading to the interior hollow chamber, and a cap covering the opening. The cap has an inlet port with an inlet valve seated therein and movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through. The cap also has an outlet port having an outlet valve seated therein and movable between a closed configuration for preventing passage of fluid there through, and an open configuration for allowing passage of fluid there through. The cap has a collar positioned around the inlet port, the collar has an inner surface with at least a portion configured to circumferentially engage a seal having an outer diameter in a range of about 7 mm to 8 mm.

公开(公告)号：US12096880B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17744462

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Daniel Taek Kim ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/46 ,  B65D85/804 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/402 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/461 ,  B65D85/8049 ,  B65D85/8052 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0078 ,  B67D1/0079 ,  B67D1/0804 ,  B67D1/0809 ,  B67D1/1281

Abstract: A flavorant container for use in a beverage system is provided. The flavorant container can be retained by a beverage system to dispense flavorant, which can be mixed with carbonated and/or uncarbonated water. In one embodiment, the flavorant container includes a container, a cap, and one or more features located on the cap. The features can include an inlet that is able to receive pressurized air, and an outlet that is able to dispense a flavorant when the inlet receives the pressurized air. The features can also include at least one raised protrusion that is capable of being retained by a complimentary pattern located on a beverage system in order to properly seat the flavorant container in the beverage system.

公开(公告)号：US20230363575A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US17744468

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Gregory Allan Fish ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Evan James White ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/52 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A23L2/56 ,  A23L2/54 ,  B01F23/236

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/525 ,  A47J31/461 ,  A23L2/56 ,  A23L2/54 ,  B01F23/2362 ,  A23V2002/00 ,  B01F2101/14

Abstract: A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.

公开(公告)号：US20230363574A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US17744462

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Daniel Taek Kim ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/46 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12 ,  B65D85/804

CPC classification number: A47J31/407 ,  A47J31/402 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/461 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0809 ,  B67D1/0804 ,  B67D1/1281 ,  B65D85/8049 ,  B65D85/8052

Abstract: A flavorant container for use in a beverage system is provided. The flavorant container can be retained by a beverage system to dispense flavorant, which can be mixed with carbonated and/or uncarbonated water. In one embodiment, the flavorant container includes a container, a cap, and one or more features located on the cap. The features can include an inlet that is able to receive pressurized air, and an outlet that is able to dispense a flavorant when the inlet receives the pressurized air. The features can also include at least one raised protrusion that is capable of being retained by a complimentary pattern located on a beverage system in order to properly seat the flavorant container in the beverage system.

公开(公告)号：US11751585B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17744459

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC

Inventor： Joshua David Anthony ,  Steven Paul Carter ,  John Kevin Clay ,  Gregory Allan Fish ,  Daniel Taek Kim ,  Thomas James Launders ,  Stuart Mark Leslie ,  Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro ,  Joyce Chien Tu ,  Evan James White ,  Carl Robert Wrigglesworth ,  Andrew David Zdeblick

IPC: B01F23/23 ,  A23L2/56 ,  A23L2/54 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/40 ,  B01F23/2361 ,  B01F23/236 ,  B01F23/237 ,  B67D1/00

CPC classification number: A23L2/56 ,  A23L2/54 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/461 ,  A47J31/468 ,  B01F23/2361 ,  B01F23/2362 ,  B01F23/23762 ,  B67D1/0071

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing device includes a housing, a carbonation assembly, a carriage assembly, and one or more flavorant containers. The beverage dispensing device can also include a controller with a UI to allow a user to customize aspects of a beverage. These customizable aspects can include fluid volume, carbonation level, flavorant type, and/or flavorant amount. Based on the customized aspects of the beverage, the beverage dispensing device can dispense an amount of carbonated or uncarbonated water, and can dispense a type and amount of flavorant. Illustrative embodiments of flavorant containers are also provided.