Patents by Inventor Carl A. Pahnke

Carl A. Pahnke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12042093
    Abstract: A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Minard, Dennis Nelson, Jeffrey L. Sands, Scott A. Leclerc, Bryan R. Hotaling, Spencer M. Parker, Chris Norris, Carl Pahnke
  • Patent number: 11844462
    Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC
    Inventors: Carl A Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
  • Publication number: 20230040087
    Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Carl A. PAHNKE, Dennis J. NELSON, Christopher P. NORRIS, Jeffrey L. SANDS, Nathan A. MATZ, Otley Dwight FREYMILLER
  • Publication number: 20220408972
    Abstract: A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: James J. MINARD, Dennis NELSON, Jeffrey L. SANDS, Scott A. LECLERC, Bryan R. HOTALING, Spencer M. PARKER, Chris NORRIS, Carl PAHNKE
  • Patent number: 11497348
    Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC
    Inventors: Carl A. Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
  • Publication number: 20200268205
    Abstract: A system to store food products within a heated compartment is provided. The system includes an enclosure that receives stacked trays, and an elevator to lift trays to a position to receive a plurality of food products from a conveyor or another source. A fork may be provided that receives a cooked food product thereon and rotates to allow the cooked food product to fall into the positioned tray while being maintained in a horizontal manner. A shuttle moves a full tray into a heated compartment, which moves trays therewithin to organize them for future use within a restaurant operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: James J. Minard, Dennis Nelson, Jeffrey L. Sands, Scott A. Leclerc, Bryan R. Hotaling, Spencer M. Parker, Chris Norris, Carl Pahnke
  • Publication number: 20190104885
    Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Commercial Foodservice Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
  • Publication number: 20020029674
    Abstract: A mini-blind cutter for selective manual in-store sizing of a first mini-blind product and a second mini-blind product. Each of the mini-blind products include a head rail, a plurality of slats, and a bottom rail having a different geometry and or material composition. A die assembly is movable from a first position to a second position includes a first and second region to receive the first and second mini-blind products. A blade carrier assembly includes at least two blade carriers and permits permit independent translation of the blade carriers to accommodate the different sized mini-blind products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Delbart B. Graves, Carl Pahnke, James L. Daniels, David J. Jarecki, Michael J. Walsh, Roger L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20010039868
    Abstract: A mini-blind cutter for selective manual in-store sizing of a first mini-blind product and a second mini-blind product. Each of the mini-blind products include a head rail, a plurality of slats, and a bottom rail having a different geometry and or material composition. A die assembly is movable from a first position to a second position includes a first and second region to receive the first and second mini-blind products. A blade carrier assembly includes at least two blade carriers and permits permit independent translation of the blade carriers to accommodate the different sized mini-blind products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 1999
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: DELBART B. GRAVES, CARL PAHNKE, JAMES L. DANIELS, DAVID J. JARECKI, MICHAEL J. WALSH, ROGER L. ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 6314851
    Abstract: A mini-blind cutter for selective manual in-store sizing of a first mini-blind product and a second mini-blind product. Each of the mini-blind products include a head rail, a plurality of slats, and a bottom rail having a different geometry and or material composition. A die assembly is movable from a first position to a second position includes a first and second region to receive the first and second mini-blind products. A blade carrier assembly includes at least two blade carriers and permits permit independent translation of the blade carriers to accommodate the different sized mini-blind products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Delbart B. Graves, Carl Pahnke, James L. Daniels, David J. Jarecki, Michael J. Walsh, Roger L. Anderson