Patents by Inventor Jackie M. Caruso

Jackie M. Caruso 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).

  • Thaw-server system for convection cooking appliance
    Patent number: 6844530
    Abstract: A cooking appliance incorporates a convection system including a blower or fan having an associated heating element used for thawing food items in an oven cavity. The convection fan and its associated heating element are specifically controlled to regulate the air flow and temperature within the oven cavity in a manner which significantly reduces thaw time over ambient conditions, while not negatively effecting food quality. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, the convection fan is constantly operated at a high RPM and the convection heating element is operated in the order of 80° F.-100° F. (approximately 26-38° C.) in order to establish and maintain an oven cavity temperature of about 80° F. (approximately 26° C.) for food thawing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Perry A. Bennett, Mark A. Boyer, Jackie M. Caruso, Robert R. Ferris, Valerie L. Hern-Fonseth, Brian C. Jones, Jeffrey K. McLeod, James D. Nichols, Marilyn L. Sterchi
  • THAW-SERVE SYSTEM FOR CONVECTION COOKING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20040200827
    Abstract: A cooking appliance incorporates a convection system including a blower or fan having an associated heating element used for thawing food items in an oven cavity. The convection fan and its associated heating element are specifically controlled to regulate the air flow and temperature within the oven cavity in a manner which significantly reduces thaw time over ambient conditions, while not negatively effecting food quality. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, the convection fan is constantly operated at a high RPM and the convection heating element is operated in the order of 80° F.-100° F. (approximately 26-38° C.) in order to establish and maintain an oven cavity temperature of about 80° F. (approximately 26° C.) for food thawing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Perry A. Bennett, Mark A. Boyer, Jackie M. Caruso, Robert R. Ferris, Valerie L. Hern-Fonseth, Brian C. Jones, Jeffrey K. McLeod, James D. Nichols, Marilyn L. Sterchi