Patents by Inventor Catherine Franczyk
Catherine Franczyk 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).
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Publication number: 20170332647Abstract: A portioning device for cutting or leveling a food product includes a blade configured to cut the food product, a first leg section and a second leg section configured to support the portioning device on a surface, and a handle section configured to be manipulated by a user. Each of the first and second leg sections include a leg, a blade holder configured to connect with the blade, and a leg lock operatively mounted to the leg and configured to selectively lock the leg in a position at a selected height of the leg to adjust a distance between the blade and the surface. The blade is a wire. The handle section is foldable about the central portion thereof to place the device in a collapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling
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Patent number: 9668487Abstract: A portioning device is provided for use in cutting or leveling a food product. The portioning device comprises a handle section that is configured to be manipulated by a user, a leg section and a blade. The handle section includes an arm configured to receive a leg, a sleeve configured to slide over a portion of the arm, and an arm connector pivotally coupled to the arm. The leg section is configured to support the portioning device on a surface. The leg section includes a blade holder configured to hold an end of a blade portion, and a leg lock configured to adjustably lock the leg in a position. The blade is configured to cut an object.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: WILTON INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling, Traci Chapple, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz
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Patent number: 9504340Abstract: A food carrier configured for use in decorating, storing, serving and transporting food in a single device. The food carrier includes a turntable base having a body and a rotating member that rotates about a central axis relative to the body, a serving platter configured to removably secure to the turntable base; and a lid configured to engage the turntable base. The turntable base has a plurality of locking mechanisms to secure the rotating member relative to the body. The lid may be lockable to the turntable base by at least one locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.Inventors: David Starr, Bruce Konen, Mason Uhmholtz, Catherine Franczyk, Sarah Mault
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Publication number: 20140299607Abstract: A food carrier configured for use in decorating, storing, serving and transporting food in a single device. The food carrier includes a turntable base having a body and a rotating member that rotates about a central axis relative to the body, a serving platter configured to removably secure to the turntable base; and a lid configured to engage the turntable base. The turntable base has a plurality of locking mechanisms to secure the rotating member relative to the body. The lid may be lockable to the turntable base by at least one locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: David Starr, Bruce Konen, Mason Umholtz, Catherine Franczyk, Sarah Mault
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Patent number: 8608124Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
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Publication number: 20120043447Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
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Publication number: 20100293790Abstract: A portioning device is provided for use in cutting or leveling a food product. The portioning device comprises a handle section that is configured to be manipulated by a user, a leg section and a blade. The handle section includes an arm configured to receive a leg, a sleeve configured to slide over a portion of the arm, and an arm connector pivotally coupled to the arm. The leg section is configured to support the portioning device on a surface. The leg section includes a blade holder configured to hold an end of a blade portion, and a leg lock configured to adjustably lock the leg in a position. The blade is configured to cut an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: David Starr, Catherine Franczyk, Jeffrey Bull, Hugh Melling, Traci Chapple, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz
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Patent number: 7387283Abstract: A stand for holding and displaying a food item, such as a cupcake or muffin, includes a generally vertical trunk and at least one branch having an arm portion and a spiral portion with the arm portion connected to the trunk so that the branch extends radially outwards from the trunk. The spiral portion features coils sized to support the desert item. A base is attached to the trunk so that the stand may be supported on a generally horizontal surface. The inner coils of the spiral portion of the branch are bent downwards at an angle so that the food item is tipped for facilitated viewing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Publication number: 20070023607Abstract: A stand for holding and displaying a food item, such as a cupcake or muffin, includes a generally vertical trunk and at least one branch having an arm portion and a spiral portion with the arm portion connected to the trunk so that the branch extends radially outwards from the trunk. The spiral portion features coils sized to support the desert item. A base is attached to the trunk so that the stand may be supported on a generally horizontal surface. The inner coils of the spiral portion of the branch are bent downwards at an angle so that the food item is tipped for facilitated viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Publication number: 20060266192Abstract: A roller for cutting and/or embossing foodstuffs includes a handle and an extrusion rotatably mounted to the handle. A variety of annular attachments may be removably positioned on the extrusion. The annular attachments cut and/or emboss foodstuffs when the roller is rolled over the foodstuffs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Patent number: 7021505Abstract: A container has an opening and a nozzle disposed within the opening. The nozzle has a sealed tip that extends from the opening. A cap having an opening therethrough is secured to the nozzle. To use the container, the tip of the nozzle is cut to enable a viscous fluid to dispense therefrom at a first thickness. When the cap is re-secured to the nozzle, the opening of the cap enables the viscous food substance to dispense therefrom at a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Patent number: 7000564Abstract: A tool used to sculpt the icing on a baked good. The tool includes a handle having opposing inner sides with a channel formed in at least one inner side. The inner sides of the handle define a cavity therebetween. The tool also includes at least one blade with a protrusion that is sized and shaped to engage the channel in the inner side of the handle so that the blade is removably positioned within the handle cavity. The blade also includes decorative tips that extend from each end of the blade. The tool further includes a clip that secures the opposing sides of the handle together to form the tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Publication number: 20040212207Abstract: A tool used to sculpt the icing on a baked good. The tool includes a handle having opposing inner sides with a channel formed in at least one inner side. The inner sides of the handle define a cavity therebetween. The tool also includes at least one blade with a protrusion that is sized and shaped to engage the channel in the inner side of the handle so that the blade is removably positioned within the handle cavity. The blade also includes decorative tips that extend from each end of the blade. The tool further includes a clip that secures the opposing sides of the handle together to form the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Publication number: 20040112915Abstract: A container has an opening and a nozzle disposed within the opening. The nozzle has a sealed tip that extends from the opening. A cap having an opening therethrough is secured to the nozzle. To use the container, the tip of the nozzle is cut to enable a viscous fluid to dispense therefrom at a first thickness. When the cap is re-secured to the nozzle, the opening of the cap enables the viscous food substance to dispense therefrom at a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Patent number: D516385Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventor: Catherine Franczyk
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Patent number: D489582Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventor: Catherine Franczyk