Patents by Inventor Maxwell T. Abbott

Maxwell T. Abbott 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: 8136442
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a selection process that is facilitated by a multi-modality controller. The selection process and knob are particularly useful in connection with an oven or other cooking appliance, but the knob and screens described herein can be used with any electronic component that requires a user to select various operating modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Turbochef Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pilar Ariella Strutin-Belinoff, Maxwell T. Abbott, James K. Pool, III, Michael J. Dobie
  • Publication number: 20080229935
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a selection process that is facilitated by a multi-modality controller. The selection process and knob are particularly useful in connection with an oven or other cooking appliance, but the knob and screens described herein can be used with any electronic component that requires a user to select various operating modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Pilar Ariella Strutin-Belinoff, Maxwell T. Abbott, James K. Pool III, Michael J. Dobie
  • Patent number: 4632836
    Abstract: A pizza preparation and delivery system is disclosed including a vehicle having a driver's station and a kitchen area. The kitchen area includes a pie case, a pizza preparation station, an oven, and a chair for supporting a cook while in transit. In the preferred embodiment, the prearation station is defined by an upper surface of the pie case. The kitchen area also includes a hinged pizza cutting table, an ice bin and beverage dispensing unit. The beverage dispensing unit is connected by tubing to a beverage supply holder disposed adjacent to the driver's station. The beverage supply holder conceals a cash box. As a result of an order received by mobile radio, pizza is prepared in the kitchen area while the vehicle is en route to delivery destinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: Pizza Hut, Inc.
    Inventors: Maxwell T. Abbott, Gary S. Streepy, John R. Paulus, Ricardo Barrera, David E. Brewer