Patents by Inventor David R. Nerbonne

David R. Nerbonne 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).

  • Infra-red deep fat fryer
    Patent number: 5253566
    Abstract: A deep fat fryer is described which is heated by burner tubes extending through the central portion thereof and by burners therein which are metal mesh. The burners support combustion only on the surface so that the primary heat source is infra-red energy to the burner tubes. Exhaust gases from the burner tubes are circulated around sides and upper portion of the fryer only so that the central and upper portions of the tank are heated and the lower portion serves as a sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Pitco Frialator, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. McCabe, David R. Nerbonne, George McMahon