Connor J Bacon

US Patent:

20210007533, Jan 14, 2021

Filed:

Jun 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/895574

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Jonathon Perrelli - Leesburg VA, US
Robert Lawson-Shanks - Reston VA, US
Abraham Maclean - Reston VA, US
Connor Bacon - Reston VA, US
James Christopher Small - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Jesse John HORNE - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Simon Lewis Bilton - Leamington Spa, GB
Matthew James Edwards - Leamington Spa, GB
Andrew Gordon Wallace - Long Itchington, GB
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/00
A47J 31/40
A47J 31/52

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

US Patent:

20200122992, Apr 23, 2020

Filed:

Oct 27, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/664919

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Jonathon Perrelli - Leesburg VA, US
Robert Lawson-Shanks - Reston VA, US
Abraham Maclean - Reston VA, US
Connor Bacon - Reston VA, US
James Christopher Small - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Jesse John HORNE - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Simon Lewis Bilton - Leamington Spa, GB
Matthew James Edwards - Leamington Spa, GB
Andrew Gordon Wallace - Long Itchington, GB
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00
A45F 3/18
A47J 31/52
A47J 31/40
A47J 31/46
A47J 31/00
A45F 3/16
B65D 81/32
B67D 1/12
B67D 1/08
B65D 47/12
B65D 51/28

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

US Patent:

20190208948, Jul 11, 2019

Filed:

Mar 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/357154

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US
Connor J. BACON - Reston VA, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/00
B67D 1/00
B67D 1/12
B67D 1/08
A47J 31/46

Abstract:

Provided is a portable, self-contained beverage apparatus. The beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly.

US Patent:

20180344070, Dec 6, 2018

Filed:

Apr 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/966973

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US
Connor J. BACON - Reston VA, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/00
A47J 31/46
B67D 1/12
B67D 1/00
B67D 1/08
G01F 23/292

Abstract:

Provided is a portable, self-contained beverage apparatus. The beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly.

US Patent:

20180208447, Jul 26, 2018

Filed:

Mar 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/924615

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Connor J. BACON - Reston VA, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/08
B67D 1/00
B65D 47/08
B65D 51/28

Abstract:

Provided are systems, methods, and apparatuses for a portable hydration system including a mechanical or electromechanical mechanism for dispensing additives into a liquid or other solute in a portable container. Such additives include solids, liquid, powders, and gases, and include vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, and other consumables. Additives are introduced into the hydration device via closed vessels equipped with RFID tags or similar, capable of transferring data about the vessels' contents to the device. Dispensing is initiated manually by direct user action, automatically by the device, and/or externally through an associated application on a user device. Dispensing is adjustable by contextual factors such as a user's preferences, location, activity, physiologic status, and the like, obtained via APIs to third party applications or through more direct measurements or inputs. Consumption of additives and consumable liquids in the container is measured and monitored, and the data used to generate recommendations.

US Patent:

20180177325, Jun 28, 2018

Filed:

Jan 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/862206

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Jonathon Perrelli - Leesburg VA, US
Robert Lawson-Shanks - Reston VA, US
Abraham Maclean - Reston VA, US
Connor Bacon - Reston VA, US
James Christopher Small - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Jesse John Horne - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Simon Lewis Bilton - Leamington Spa, GB
Matthew James Edwards - Leamington Spa, GB
Andrew Gordon Wallace - Long Itchington, GB
Maxim D. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
David J. WHEATLEY - Reston VA, US
Todd METLEN - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/00
A47J 31/46
A47J 31/40

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

US Patent:

20180099850, Apr 12, 2018

Filed:

Sep 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/694659

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Jonathon Perrelli - Leesburg VA, US
Robert Lawson-Shanks - Reston VA, US
Abraham Maclean - Reston VA, US
Connor Bacon - Reston VA, US
James Christopher Small - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Jesse John Home - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Simon Lewis Bilton - Leamington Spa, GB
Matthew James Edwards - Leamington Spa, GB
Andrew Gordon Wallace - Long Itchington, GB
Maxim D. Wheatley - Reston VA, US
David J. Wheatley - Reston VA, US
Todd Metlen - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00
B65D 81/32
B65D 51/28
G01F 23/292
B65D 47/12
B67D 1/12
B67D 1/08
A47J 31/00

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

US Patent:

20180072553, Mar 15, 2018

Filed:

Sep 11, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/701055

Inventors:

- Reston VA, US
Jonathon Perrelli - Leesburg VA, US
Robert Lawson-Shanks - Reston VA, US
Abraham Maclean - Reston VA, US
Connor Bacon - Reston VA, US
James Christopher Small - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Jesse John Home - Stratford-Upon-Avon, GB
Simon Lewis Bilton - Leamington Spa, GB
Matthew James Edwards - Leamington Spa, GB
Andrew Gordon Wallace - Long Itchington, GB
Maxim D. Wheatley - Reston VA, US
David J. Wheatley - Reston VA, US
Todd Metlen - Ojai CA, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00
A45F 3/16
A47J 31/00
A47J 31/46
B67D 1/08
B67D 1/12
G01F 23/292

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.