Steven R Raphaelson

US Patent:

D689299, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/433333

Inventors:

Giuseppe De Bellis - Milanese, IT
Lloyd S. Vasilakes - Stillwater MN, US
Monica Jerez - Woodbury MN, US
Steven R. Raphaelson - Woodbury MN, US
Kayo M. Roehm - Shoreview MN, US
Valentina Tronconi - Milan, IT

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

2302

US Classification:

D 6524, D6551

US Patent:

20190166886, Jun 6, 2019

Filed:

Feb 5, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/268389

Inventors:

- Bedford MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Mario Liuzza - Maiden MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Trevor Beckett - Cambridge, GB
Steven Mackey - Dedham MA, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Thomas J. Novak - Morristown VT, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Miles Hember - Cambridge, GB
Enrico Raffaele Cafaro - Beverly MA, US

International Classification:

A23L 2/54
A47J 31/40
F28D 1/06
B67D 1/00
F28F 1/14
B01F 3/04

Abstract:

Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. Carbonating gas can be provided to a tank via the tank outlet, thereby purging at least a portion of a dispense line leading from the tank to a dispensing station. A single pump may be used to deliver liquid to the tank, e.g., for carbonation, and to pump pressurized air to dispense liquid from the tank. A water trap may help remove moisture from carbonating gas.

US Patent:

20190022696, Jan 24, 2019

Filed:

Sep 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/137928

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Patrick J. Hager - Woodbury MN, US
Stephen C.P. Joseph - Woodbury MN, US
Dominic M. Pitera - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven R. Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Larry A. Schleif - Monticello MN, US
Jeffrey J. Schwab - Inver Grove Heights MN, US

International Classification:

B05C 17/12
B05D 1/28
B05C 17/00

Abstract:

Provided are devices for coating a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator. In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle and an applicator pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries. The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.

US Patent:

20160235242, Aug 18, 2016

Filed:

Feb 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/042219

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Jeremy B. Gordon - Boston MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Steven Mackey - Dedham MA, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Thomas J. Novak - Morristown VT, US
Thomas Paul Dutremble - Boston MA, US
Gwynn Masada - Portola Valley CA, US
Bradford Range - Allen TX, US
Enrico Raffaele Cafaro - Beverly MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

A47J 31/40

Abstract:

A beverage making machine having a cartridge holder with an upper portion movable in pivotal and/or linear ways relative to a lower portion. An actuator for the cartridge portion may include a handle-actuated spur gear and link to move the upper portion, which may be guided in movement via a cam and cam follower engagement. Information from a cartridge detector may be used based on movement of cartridge holder portions, e.g., as an upper portion moves from an open position to a closed position. A mixing chamber may be held by a drawer so as to be removable, and movement of the drawer may engage/disengage the mixing chamber from a fluid supply.

US Patent:

20160152409, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Feb 5, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/017137

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
J. Corey Michal - Beverly MA, US
Kevin Sweeney - Malden MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
James Passemato - Arlington MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Richard M. Estabrook - South Burlington VT, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Wai Ting Chan - Cambridge, GB
Christopher Covey - Cambridge, GB
Gary Stacey - Cambridge, GB
Raymond Carroll - Marlton NJ, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

B65D 85/804
B65D 81/32
B01F 3/04

Abstract:

Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage are disclosed. A gas source, which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid, and/or a beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in a cartridge. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.

US Patent:

20160106136, Apr 21, 2016

Filed:

Oct 20, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/887410

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Mario Liuzza - Malden MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Trevor Beckett - Cambridge, GB
Steven Mackey - Dedham MA, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Thomas J. Novak - Morristown VT, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Miles Hember - Cambridge, GB
Enrico Raffaele Cafaro - Beverly MA, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

A23L 2/54
B01F 3/04
A47J 31/40

Abstract:

Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. Carbonating gas can be provided to a tank via the tank outlet, thereby purging at least a portion of a dispense line leading from the tank to a dispensing station. A single pump may be used to deliver liquid to the tank, e.g., for carbonation, and to pump pressurized air to dispense liquid from the tank. A water trap may help remove moisture from carbonating gas.

US Patent:

20160068334, Mar 10, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/641483

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
J. Corey Michal - Beverly MA, US
Kevin Sweeney - Malden MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
James Passemato - Arlington MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Richard M. Estabrook - South Burlington VT, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Wai Ting Chan - Cambridge, GB
Christopher Covey - Cambridge, GB
Gary Stacey - Cambridge, GB
Raymond Carroll - Marlton NJ, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

B65D 85/804
A23L 2/54
A23L 2/56
B65D 77/08

Abstract:

Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage are disclosed. A gas source, which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid, and/or a beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in a cartridge. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.

US Patent:

20150202650, Jul 23, 2015

Filed:

Jun 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/411193

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Patrick J. Hager - Woodbury MN, US
Stephen C.P. Joseph - Woodbury MN, US
Dominic M. Pitera - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven R. Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Larry A. Schleif - Monticello MN, US
Jeffrey J. Schwab - Inver Grove Heights MN, US

International Classification:

B05C 17/12
B05D 1/28

Abstract:

Provided are devices for coating () a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries () that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator (). In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle () and an applicator () pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries (). The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.