Patents Assigned to Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6005233
    Abstract: A heat retentive server, comprising a central portion comprising a heat storage member formed of a material which is preferably susceptible to being heated by induction, is provided with one or more valves which are normally in closed positions, and are capable of opening to vent excess pressure in the central portion. In one preferred embodiment, a valve is placed so as to allow communication between the central portion and a different interior region of the server. In another embodiment, a valve is placed so as to allow communication between the central portion and the exterior of the server. In another embodiment, a server is provided with at least one valve of each type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: W. Burk Wyatt
  • Patent number: 5786643
    Abstract: A heat retentive server adapted to the inductively heated comprises a central portion comprising a heat storage member comprising a material which is susceptible to being heated by induction; and an outer peripheral member connected to the central portion so that said outer peripheral member and the central portion are substantially thermally insulated from each other. Preferably, the server is provided with heat insulation constructed and arranged with respect to the heat storage member so that heat is caused to primarily flow upwardly from the heat storage member. Also preferably, the outer peripheral member and the central portion are substantially insulated from each other by means of a thermal break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Burk Wyatt, Ray Russell Fox
  • Patent number: 5603858
    Abstract: A heat retentive server adapted to be inductively heated comprises a central portion comprising a heat storage member comprising a material which is susceptible to being heated by induction; and an outer peripheral member connected to the central portion so that said outer peripheral member and the central portion are substantially thermally insulated from each other. Preferably, the server is provided with heat insulation constructed and arranged with respect to the heat storage member so that heat is caused to primarily flow upwardly from the heat storage member. Also preferably, the outer peripheral member and the central portion are substantially insulated from each other by means of a thermal break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Burk Wyatt, Ray R. Fox
  • Patent number: 5515995
    Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage mug for containing hot or cold beverages without substantial spillage. The beverage mug comprises an endless outer wall having an open top and bottom, and an endless inner wall having an open top and bottom, each of which comprises a base portion, a mouth portion, and optionally, a neck portion. The base portion of each of the inner and outer walls is substantially wider in the direction generally perpendicular to the vertical axis, i.e., when viewed from the top, than said mouth portion from the same perspective, so as to impart stability to the mug and resist tipping of the mug. Advantageously, the first and second walls define an insulating space sufficient to retard heat transfer to or from a beverage contained in the mug. In preferred embodiments, the mug is formed in four sections, joined in three joints to form the mug, comprising the outer wall, the inner wall, a base portion joined to the inner wall and a base portion joined to the outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Allen, Gary C. DeGrow, W. Burk Wyatt
  • Patent number: 5415312
    Abstract: For a sturdy, reusable insulated cold beverage container, a closure including a lid and a stopper. The lid has two holes through it--a large drinking hole preferably with an ice guard secured in it and a smaller straw hole for receiving a drinking straw therein. The stopper has first and second end portions and a hinge formed between them and is formed as a separate piece from the lid. The first and second portions can be snap secured to the lid and over the drinking and straw holes, respectively, to individually seal the holes and thereby prevent the liquid contents of the container from spilling out the holes. The snap securing structures advantageously provide the only attachments of the stopper to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan H. Mueller
  • Patent number: 5403997
    Abstract: A rethermalization cart having top and bottom sides connected together by at least two side walls. Attached to the side walls at a plurality of vertically spaced positions are a plurality of tray supports. Attached adjacent and below the tray supports and in a cantilevered out position are a plurality of heating pads at each tray support location. Each of the pads is secured so that it can be individually disconnected, removed and replaced as needed. Switches within each individual heating pad are activated by covers that are positioned over the food. The use of the covers provides a positive indication whether the food is being heating since the switches are magnetic and the covers contain corresponding magnets. Thus, by leaving the cover off there is a positive assurance that the food will remain cold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia T. Wimpee, Kevin B. Cundiff, Royce A. Payton, Roger W. Pepper, Leonard L. Mitchum, Jr., Robert A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 5294014
    Abstract: A closure cover for sealing a liquid container including a body having an orifice for dispensing the liquid in the container, and a rotating disk pivotally attached to the body and providing an effective seal for the dispensing orifice. The effective seal is created by a downward force upon a sealing gasket, such force being the result of the rotation of the disk member containing a ramp which is moved under a cam on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Burk Wyatt, Gary C. DeGrow, Jonathan H. Mueller
  • Patent number: 5285051
    Abstract: A rethermalization system for rethermalizing food includes (a) a food service tray having a hot dish through-opening and the through-opening having a through-opening top edge, (b) a rethermalization cart including a cart frame, a plurality of heating pads supported within the cart frame, and a plurality of vertically spaced tray supports attached to the cart frame for supporting the food service tray at a plurality of alternative vertically spaced shelf locations, and in a tray support position such that the hot dish through-opening is disposed above one of the heating pads, and (c) a food service dish positionable in the hot dish through-opening of the food service tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary DeGrow, Julia T. Wimpee, Kevin B. Cundiff, Royce A. Payton, Roger W. Pepper, Leonard L. Mitchum, Jr., Robert A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 5274216
    Abstract: A food service rethermalization process including a tray having first and second receiving hot dish receiving areas, at least one cold dish receiving area and an end wing area for holding eating utensils, napkins and the like. First and second selector or actuator knobs are mounted in the tray adjacent to the first and second hot dish receiving areas, respectively, and can be separately turned to on or off positions. When the tray is inserted in a rethermalization cart and the first and second heating pods of the cart are at the first and second areas respectively, the heating pods whose associated knobs are in the "on" position are switched on and the food at the associated areas thereby heated in a programmed manner. After the knobs have been turned as needed and before the tray is inserted in the cart, an over-all insulated cover is secured to and on top of the tray. The cover thermally separates and covers the different areas including the wing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary C. DeGrow, W. Burk Wyatt, Milton E. Smith, Julia T. Wimpee
  • Patent number: 5273360
    Abstract: A food service tray assembly including a tray, a hot food dish, and an insulated dome. Hot food is served onto the dish, the dome is preheated, the food carrying dish is set on the tray, the preheated dome set over the dish, and the tray system delivered to the intended consumer. A thermochromic member disposed in a heat conductive sleeve is mounted in the lift knob of the dome. Thus, without lifting the dome, the server and/or the consumer can readily determine from the color of the member whether the covered food is still at a safe heating temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Burk Wyatt, Kevin B. Cundiff, Kenneth R. Little, Jr.
  • Patent number: D334513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary DeGrow
  • Patent number: D335796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronnie J. Barnes
  • Patent number: D335797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary DeGrow
  • Patent number: D336592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary DeGrow
  • Patent number: D338591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Wyatt, Don Booten
  • Patent number: D356503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Mueller, Michael P. Allen
  • Patent number: D362369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Bridges
  • Patent number: D363644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Wyatt, Steven A. Silverstein
  • Patent number: D363671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan H. Mueller
  • Patent number: D366395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Aladdin Synergetics, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Wyatt, Steven A. Silverstein