Curtis J Scadden

US Patent:

7067769, Jun 27, 2006

Filed:

Dec 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/726017

Inventors:

Jeffrey L. Sands - Freeport IL, US
Ronald J. Glavan - Rockton IL, US
Henry Thomas Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Ronald J. Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Madison WI, US
Richard J. Lunden - Brimfield MA, US
Ad Verkuylen - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Inc. - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

A47K 37/00
A47K 37/06
F27B 9/36

US Classification:

219388, 219403, 99386

Abstract:

A vertical grilling component includes two grilling structures separated by a gap. Each grilling structure includes a heating component and a conveyor belt positioned around the heating components. The upper portion of one of the grilling structures is beveled approximately 0. 8. The grilling structures are slidable relative to the frame of the grilling component for cleaning, and the heating components are also removable from the grilling structures. The gap between the grilling structures is adjustable between two distances. The conveyor belts include a v-belt received in a groove of the pulleys to prevent lateral movement of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belts also include an edge seal around the outer edge of the conveyor belt. After grilling, seasoning is dispensed onto the grilled food item when detected by a sensor.

US Patent:

7654102, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jan 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/654442

Inventors:

Randy W. Hurlebaus - Waunakee WI, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Waunakee WI, US

Assignee:

Sub-Zero, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

F25D 17/04
A61L 9/20

US Classification:

62264, 62 78, 96223, 96224, 422121

Abstract:

A refrigerated appliance is disclosed. The refrigerated appliance comprises an enclosure defining a cooled space and having an outer wall and an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall to define an air duct. The refrigerated appliance further includes an evaporator disposed at least partially in the air duct and configured to cool air in the air duct, and the evaporator fan is configured to move air from the air duct into the cooled space, and an air treatment system at least partially located in the air duct. A portion of the air passing through the air duct passes through the air treatment system. The air treatment system comprises a filter cartridge or module, a base with a receptacle configured to receive the filter cartridge, and a mounting or coupling mechanism configured to move the filter cartridge into and out of engagement with the base. The mechanism has a release handle such that both the release handle and the cartridge are accessible from the cooled compartment.

US Patent:

7763830, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Jun 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/474641

Inventors:

Jeffrey L. Sands - Freeport IL, US
Ronald J. Glavan - Rockton IL, US
Henry Thomas Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Ronald J. Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Madison WI, US
Richard J. Lunden - Brimfield MA, US
Ad Verkuylen - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

A47J 37/06
F27B 9/24
F27B 9/36
F27B 9/38

US Classification:

219388, 219403, 99443 C

Abstract:

A vertical grilling component includes two grilling structures separated by a gap. Each grilling structure includes a heating component and a conveyor belt positioned around the heating components. The upper portion of one of the grilling structures is beveled approximately 0. 8. The grilling structures are slidable relative to the frame of the grilling component for cleaning, and the heating components are also removable from the grilling structures. The gap between the grilling structures is adjustable between two distances. The conveyor belts include a v-belt received in a groove of the pulleys to prevent lateral movement of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belts also include an edge seal around the outer edge of the conveyor belt. After grilling, seasoning is dispensed onto the grilled food item when detected by a sensor.

US Patent:

7824480, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

May 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/801004

Inventors:

Randy W. Hurlebaus - Waunakee WI, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Waunakee WI, US
Chris Rieger - Madison WI, US
James E. Pelkey - Verona WI, US
Ronald M. Austin - New Glarus WI, US
Mark J. Blahnik - Sun Prairie WI, US
Colin R. Clerkin - Waunakee WI, US
Brian Wylie - Stoughton WI, US
Thomas Haft - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

Sub-Zero, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

A61L 9/20

US Classification:

96224, 96223, 62 78, 422121, 422122

Abstract:

A storage compartment comprises an enclosure defining a storage space and an air treatment system in fluid communication with the interior space. The air treatment system includes a light source and a catalyst and configured to treat air without the use of ozone.

US Patent:

7874286, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Apr 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/103364

Inventors:

Jeffrey L. Sands - Freeport IL, US
Ronald J. Glavan - Rockton IL, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Madison WI, US
Ronald J. Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Arthur J. Erickson - Aurora IL, US
Craig M. Conley - Oswego IL, US

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

A21B 1/22
A21B 1/48

US Classification:

126 41C, 126 21 A, 126 21 R, 99339, 99443 C, 99386, 198432, 198443, 198606, 19845703

Abstract:

A food item is cooked in a cooking device and transferred to a heated holding table by two exit conveyors. The food item then falls onto one of two transfer conveyors that move perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the exit conveyors. The food items travel on the transfer conveyors and then fall onto a main conveyor. The main conveyor moves in a direction that is parallel to the direction of movement of the exit conveyors. If the food item has not been manually removed from the main conveyor after a predetermined amount of time, the food item falls off the main conveyor and into a drawer waste chute for disposal.

US Patent:

8371456, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Oct 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/902029

Inventors:

Curtis J. Scadden - Waunakee WI, US
Edward A. Raleigh - Lodi WI, US

International Classification:

A47F 7/00

US Classification:

211 594

Abstract:

The present invention is a modular stacking system for continuous stack drying of millwork that is easily transported and takes up a minimal amount of floor space when assembled. The modular stacking system is comprised of modular stabilizing stackable blocks and lightweight cross members which allow the user to create multiple stacking layers. The design of the stackable blocks ensures that the stacking system remains stable even with a large number of layers.

US Patent:

8601838, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Aug 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/205752

Inventors:

Wayne Hansen - Poynette WI, US
Curtis J. Scadden - Waunakee WI, US
Robert A. Bergum - Woodstock IL, US
Pravin E. Lokhande - Maharashtra, IN

Assignee:

Knaack LLC - Crystal Lake IL

International Classification:

E05B 67/38

US Classification:

70 56, 70159, 292126, 220326, 49395, 3121075, 312215, 312218

Abstract:

A locking mechanism for a storage container is provided. The locking mechanism is positioned on a center post of the storage container and includes a sled, a handle or knob, a connecting mechanism, a sled arresting mechanism, and a lock. Depending upon the position of the lock, the handle can unlatch the container. When the lock is in the unlocked position, the sled arresting mechanism allows the unlatching of the container. When the lock is in the locked position, the sled arresting mechanism prevents the unlatching of the container. The locking mechanism is resistant to drill attack due to its vertical configuration and positioning of a cover on the center post.

US Patent:

20050115804, Jun 2, 2005

Filed:

Dec 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/725957

Inventors:

Jeffrey Sands - Freeport IL, US
Ronald Glavan - Rockton IL, US
Henry Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Ronald Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Curtis Scadden - Madison WI, US
Richard Lunden - Brimfield MA, US

International Classification:

B65G015/14

US Classification:

198606000, 198845000, 198840000

Abstract:

A conveyor belt assembly includes a conveyor belt to move an item, a drive pulley driven by a motor and a non-drive pulley. The conveyor belt includes a v-belt on the inner surface of the conveyor belt proximate to both of the edges. Each v-belt is received in a groove in the drive pulley and the non-drive pulley. The engagement of the v-belts in the grooves prevent lateral movement of the conveyor belt during use. The conveyor belt also includes an edge seal positioned around both the opposing edges of the conveyor belt. Alternately, the conveyor belt assembly includes two conveyor belts assemblies pressed together and separated by a gap.