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Blue Quench®  is a technology company created to develop "on demand" cooling, the ability to chill bulk beverages anywhere in 60-90 seconds.  The technology is powered by battery and ice utilizing our patented RotoQuench Technology™,  where we can rapidly cool beverages (you name it, from a 6-pack of beer to wine bottles and aluminum cans to 3 cases of your favorite soda) from 75 °F to ice cold. Anywhere. And in as little as 60 seconds.  


 

Our Key Milestones 



2012

First patent is issued.

 


2013-2015

Work continues on patented cooling process, eliminating the need for complex mechanical components.



2016

Product development begins on a 12-pack version of qooler™ .



2018-2019

A qooler looks like, works like prototype is produced and goes through extensive testing. This version of qooler cools up to 6 cans ice cold in as little as 60 seconds using ice and water. 



2021-2024

Qooler Model 6L prototype is produced. This version of qooler is a self-contained Qooler/ice-chest with RotoQuench(TM) technology built into the lid of the unit.  Cool up to 6 cans in as little as 60 seconds with the ice already in your cooler.  8 patents issued to date for Blue Quench technology.




2025

New qooler version developed with RotoQuench technology built into lid of traditional cooler base, this 6-pack version will be available for preorder soon.



2026

Ancillary products developed that communicate with qooler and the Blue Quench App to set a target temperature of your beverage, quickly quench, and receive notification when the drink is at your target temperature.  Products include smartQork and Qanister to be released soon.

 

 

Our Team

John Lauchnor | Founder & CEO

John has over 20 years experience in product development and manufacturing, robotic engineering, marketing, sales, purchasing and operations. He has held top positions including CEO at both public and private manufacturing companies in industries ranging from robotics, machine tools, injection molding equipment manufacturing, and the #2 manufacturer of golf shafts and grips. John has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz School of Business. He holds 14 patents in cooling technology and industrial robotics.

 

 Brian Pollack | Intellectual Property & Counsel

With two graduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Mechanical Engineering (thermodynamics) and Nuclear Engineering and nearly 20 years of experience as an attorney, Brian's background in engineering gives him a unique perspective and thorough understanding of the technical aspects of patent law.   He has represented clients in a wide range of industries.  His experience includes patent litigation and patent prosecution, as well as trademark and copyright matters.

Education:

  • J.D., Boston College Law School
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • B.S., magna cum laude, Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan College

 

Product Insight 

Product Insight | Industrial Design & Product Engineering

Helping start-ups and established companies across a wide range of industries since 1991, Product Insight is the team behind the industrial design and product engineering of the Blue Quench qooler. Smart, beautiful and functional, don’t you agree?