Patents Assigned to Prince
  • SLICED PRODUCE CADDY
    Publication number: 20200078971
    Abstract: A produce caddy and produce slicing system including a produce caddy may be used in to facilitate simultaneous slicing of multiple pieces of produce. The produce caddy may include a plurality of interconnected produce receiving assemblies. Each produce receiving assembly may be defined by at least two side walls. A bottom connects the at least two side walls of each produce receiving assembly. The produce receiving assembly may be interconnected at the side walls between adjacent produce receiving assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Caitlin Sweeney, Rebecca Kasner, Richard Bauer, Jeremy Falkos
  • Wire frame drying rack
    Patent number: 10561297
    Abstract: A tray rack includes opposed side support frames and a plurality of shelf hooks extend interior to the tray rack from the side support frames. Shelves include sides with a hang bar. Wires extend between the hang bars. The wires include a horizontal portion between upturned portions at either end. The upturned portion and the hang bars define the sides of the shelf. The shelves are connected between the opposed side support frames by engagement of the hang bars with the shelf hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventor: Eugene S. Maslana
  • ORDER FULFILLMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200043107
    Abstract: Foodservice customer order fulfillment includes an identifier is associated to a package. A customer order of an ordered item is received at an order fulfillment system. An indication of the ordered item is stored in association to the identifier in the order fulfillment system. The identifier associated to the package is read at a reader associated with a dispenser of at least one ingredient. The identifier is communicated from the reader to the order fulfillment system. A dispenser receives a dispense instruction from the order fulfillment system and operates to dispense at least one ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bertness, Loren Veltrop
  • Slicer with blade supports
    Patent number: 10532480
    Abstract: An blade assembly for use with a produce slicer includes a first blade set having a first pair of opposing frame bars and a plurality of blades extending between the first pair of opposing frame bars, a blade cover positioned relative to the first blade set, and a blade support extending from the first target ring to support the plurality of blades. The blade cover includes a planar top portion having a first target ring that defines a first target area through which a piece of produce passes during slicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Mark Fastabend, Eugene S. Maslana, Eric Larson, Scott R. Hammac
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN DRILLING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20200002594
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition for use in drilling fluids comprising an adsorbing substrate that is loaded with a hydrophobic liquid. In one aspect, the hydrophobic liquid comprises a base oil, an emulsifier, a rheology modifier, a viscosifier, a quaternary amine or a mixture thereof. The composition may be combined with an oil-based or hydrocarbon continuous phase, and an aqueous dispersed phase to form a non-aqueous phase invert emulsion for use in drilling applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Prince Energy LLC
    Inventors: Carl Randall Ray, Dustin J. Richard
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FOOD PREPARATION AUTOMATION
    Publication number: 20200000284
    Abstract: Systems and methods of bun holding and toasting use a bun dispenser and a toaster. The bun dispenser includes a bun holding cabinet in which a plurality of buns are held on shelves and each of the shelves include conveyors. A shuttle of the bun dispenser translates within at least one axis to align the shuttle with a shelf to receive a bun. A dispensing shelf of the bun dispenser receives the bun from the shuttle. A toaster receives the bun from the dispensing shelf and operates to toast the bun and dispense the toasted bun at a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Marcus Frio, Glenn Schackmuth, Donald Sweeney, Richard Bauer, Michael Infanger, Michael A. Carvajal, Luigi Zevola, Fausto Petruzzelli, Scott Rote, Yuri Gallegos, Sean Forrest
  • INFRARED TOASTER
    Publication number: 20190387926
    Abstract: An infrared source is arranged relative to support for bread product and operates to direct IR energy to the bread product. A light source is arranged relative to the support and operates to illuminate the bread product and a camera operates to capture images of the bread product. A processor receives the images from the camera. The processor compares successive images received from the camera. Based upon the comparison, the processor operates the IR source to achieve a predetermined toasting level of the bread product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Steven Shei, Loren Veltrop, Henry Africano, David E. Paton, Nicholas Paul Mandarino
  • PRODUCE PUSHER
    Publication number: 20190389086
    Abstract: A produce pusher for use in a produce slicer includes a T-bracket. The T-bracket includes a base plate and a projection. A first fin and a second fin of a plurality of fins extend parallel to and in contact with the projection. A third fin of the plurality of fins extends parallel to the first fin on a side of the first fin opposite the projection. A fourth fin of the plurality of fins extends parallel to the second fin on a side of the second fin opposite the projection. A first spacer of the plurality of spacers is positioned between the first and third fins and a second spacer of the plurality of spacers is positioned between the second and fourth fins. A fastener extends through and simultaneously applies a compressive force to the plurality of fins, plurality of spacers and the projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Aleksandr Yazvin, Alexander Malevanets
  • Ceramic ink for automotive glass
    Patent number: 10513457
    Abstract: A ceramic ink may include about 20% to 80% by weight oxide frit, wherein the oxide frit is particles of at least one compound selected from silica, titania, alumina, zirconia, a compound having fluoride ion, bismuth oxide, zinc oxide, boron oxide, potassium oxide, sodium oxide, calcium oxide, barium oxide, lead oxide, lithium oxide, phosphorous oxide, molybdenum oxide, strontium oxide, and magnesium oxide; about 10% to 40% by weight infrared or near-infrared transmissive or reflective inorganic pigment; and about 10% to 40% vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Minerals Italy S.r.l.
    Inventors: Fabio Gioffreda, Bertocchi Ruggero
  • Dispenser of bagged frozen food
    Patent number: 10499751
    Abstract: An organization system is used to store bagged food products in a temperature controlled environment. The organization system includes opposed side walls. A dispensing ramp is arranged at an angle between the opposed side walls. A front wall extends between the opposed side walls. A space between the front wall and the dispensing ramp define a dispenser opening. A divider wall extends between the opposed side walls. The divider wall extends in an elongated dimension with a lower end spaced apart from the dispenser ramp by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Eugene S. Maslana, Dennis Malkowski, Brian Smetana
  • MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR REFRIGERATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190331405
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a food service apparatus includes a mounting bar having a primary cavity, an open interior, a lip, a projection, and a partition wall that extends between the lip and the projection and separates the primary cavity and the open interior. An anchor bar is received in the open interior and secures the mounting bar to the food service apparatus. A mechanical interface has a projection received into the primary cavity such that the mechanical interface is secured to the mounting bar. The mounting bar prevents rotation of the projection out of the primary cavity, and the mechanical interface is configured to be secured to the accessory such that the accessory is secured to the food service apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Gwen Bialas, Eric Pollpeter
  • Compositions and methods for treating cardiometabolic diseases and disorders
    Patent number: 10456391
    Abstract: Described herein are combinations useful for treating or preventing a cardiometabolic disease or disorder, or which can be used for appetite suppression, for improvement of endothelial function, for controlling weight, or a combination of one or more thereof. The combinations comprise Berberine, alpha lipoic acid (LA), and apocynin, or an isomer, derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester of one or more thereof. Methods of treatment using the combinations, as well as compositions and related medical uses are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: University of Prince Edward Island
    Inventors: Tarek Saleh, Bobby Khan, Nadya Merchant
  • SUGAR DISPENSER WITH AUGER
    Publication number: 20190313834
    Abstract: Systems and apparatus for dispensing edible granular material for a beverage include a hopper. The hopper includes at least a floor defining a bottom of the hopper. An auger includes an auger shaft, is positioned at the bottom of the hopper, and extends horizontally from the hopper. A tube is connected to the hopper and surrounds at least a portion of the auger. The tube extends away from the hopper. An outlet through the tube is located at an end of the tube distal from the hopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bertness, Michael Graef
  • HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190290063
    Abstract: A heat transfer system and a broiler that includes a heat transfer system include a heat source. The heat transfer system includes a mixing chamber that surrounds the heat source. An air inlet provides a flow of pressurized air into the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber directs the flow of air past the heat source for direct heating of the flow of air by the heat source. The flow of air is further directed out of the mixing chamber through an outlet to impinge upon a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventor: Steven Shei
  • FOOD TRAY
    Publication number: 20190290073
    Abstract: A food holding tray and a system for holding prepared food items include a shell that defines at least one food receiving area internal to the shell. A plurality of sensors are arranged about the shell and directed into the food receiving area. A processor is communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors to receive signals from the sensors. The processor calculates holding data from the signals received from the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventor: Loren Veltrop
  • Systems and Methods of Food Packaging Closure
    Publication number: 20190248097
    Abstract: A tamper-evident food delivery packaging systems, methods of tamper-evident packaging of food for delivery, and apparatus for tamper-evident food packaging operate to form resilient self-fastening perforations through a packaging. A binding apparatus includes an anvil and a flipper plate. A cutter head includes a profile blade and a slot blade. A pusher is pivotably connected between the profile blade and the slot blade. The cutting apparatus moves in a reciprocal motion relative to the anvil while the flipper plate engages a pusher to pivot the pusher during the reciprocal motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Eugene S. Maslana, Sean Forrest, Brian Smetana, Richard Bauer
  • Diaper changing pad
    Patent number: D858140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Lionheart, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly McConnell, Michael McConnell
  • Packaging sheet for box or wrapping
    Patent number: D859983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Five Little Princes Development, LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer Prince
  • Keypad mount
    Patent number: D861006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventor: Eugene S. Maslana
  • Blade cover
    Patent number: D869904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Mark Fastabend, Aleksandr Yazvin, Scott R. Hammac