Patents by Inventor Jason Tingley
Jason Tingley 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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Patent number: 9936707Abstract: A baking pan, including a plurality of baking subunits, wherein each baking subunit further includes two side portions and two end portions; a strap surrounding the baking subunits, wherein the strap further includes a first portion, wherein the top edge of the first portion is a adapted to cooperate with the top edges of the side portions and end portions of the baking subunits to form connections therewith and a second portion located beneath the first portion, wherein the strap is attached to the exterior of the baking subunits within the second portion; and a plurality of joining members located between the baking subunits, wherein each joining member further includes end portions that are adapted to cooperate with the top edges of the side portions of the baking subunits to form connections therewith.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20170280931Abstract: A method for making a flat sheet pan includes providing a piece of material having known dimensions; and forming a baking surface therein; forming an upwardly extending tension bow in the baking surface for providing structural reinforcement to the baking surface; forming a sidewall portion that surrounds the entire baking surface and defines an interior surface of the sheet pan and an exterior surface of the sheet pan; forming a structural reinforcement rib in the sidewall portion; providing a band of material that surrounds an entire upper region of the sidewall portion above the structural reinforcement rib that is operative to provide structural reinforcement to the sheet pan; rolling the topmost region of the sidewall portion downward and away from the baking surface to form a rim having an outside portion that defines the outer edge of the sheet pan and an inside portion that abuts the sidewall portion on the exterior surface of the sheet pan; and completely enclosing the band of material within the rimType: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Publication number: 20170247139Abstract: A stackable pizza pan is provided that includes a bottom that round in shape and flat; a sidewall integrally formed with the bottom, wherein the sidewall completely surrounds the bottom, wherein the bottom and the sidewall define an interior region having a vertical axis therethrough, and wherein the sidewall includes: a first or lower section tapered outward and away from the interior region and the vertical axis; a second or middle section extending outward from the interior region and away from the vertical axis; and a third or upper section tapered inward and toward the interior region and the vertical axis; and an elongated rim integrally formed with the sidewall, wherein the rim extends outward and away from the interior region, and wherein the rim includes: a curled section, wherein the curled section extends downward toward the bottom and then inward toward the third or upper section of the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Patent number: 9737171Abstract: A sheet pan that includes a baking surface with an upwardly-extending tension bow formed therein that provides structural reinforcement to the baking surface; a sidewall portion surrounding the entire baking surface and defines an interior surface of the sheet pan and an exterior surface of the sheet pan, wherein the sidewall portion further includes a structural reinforcement rib formed therein, wherein the topmost region of the sidewall portion is rolled downward and away from the baking surface to form a rim having both an outside portion that defines the outer edge of the sheet pan, and an inside portion, and wherein the inside portion of the rim abuts the sidewall portion on the exterior surface of the sheet pan, and a reinforcing wire surrounding the upper region of the sidewall portion, wherein the wire is completely enclosed by and sealed within the rim, and wherein any significant open volume between the wire and the rim has been eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20170042375Abstract: A sheet pan that includes a baking surface with an upwardly-extending tension bow formed therein that provides structural reinforcement to the baking surface; a sidewall portion surrounding the entire baking surface and defines an interior surface of the sheet pan and an exterior surface of the sheet pan, wherein the sidewall portion further includes a structural reinforcement rib formed therein, wherein the topmost region of the sidewall portion is rolled downward and away from the baking surface to form a rim having both an outside portion that defines the outer edge of the sheet pan, and an inside portion, and wherein the inside portion of the rim abuts the sidewall portion on the exterior surface of the sheet pan, and a reinforcing wire surrounding the upper region of the sidewall portion, wherein the wire is completely enclosed by and sealed within the rim, and wherein any significant open volume between the wire and the rim has been eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Publication number: 20170007070Abstract: A baking tray that includes a supportive frame having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, wherein the front portion includes a front crossbar and wherein the rear portion includes a rear crossbar; and a detachable baking insert adapted to be releasably mounted on the supportive frame that includes a left portion, a right portion, a front portion having an outermost edge, and a rear portion having an outermost edge, wherein the outermost edge of the front portion of the detachable baking insert includes at least one foldable tab formed thereon for releasably engaging the front crossbar, and wherein the outermost edge of the rear portion of the detachable baking insert includes at least one foldable tab formed thereon for releasably engaging the rear crossbar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Jason Tingley
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Patent number: 9332766Abstract: A baking tray that includes a frame having a plurality of apertures formed therein; and a plurality of baking subunits, wherein each baking subunit further includes a concave baking surface of a predetermined size, wherein the end portions of each concave baking surface are solid and closed and wherein the middle portion of each concave baking surface further includes a plurality of perforations formed therein, and wherein each baking subunit is adapted to be disposed within one of the apertures formed in the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20150282667Abstract: An industrial baking tray that includes a frame having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion; wherein the left and right portions each include a channel formed lengthwise therein; and wherein the front and rear portions each include a crossbar extending widthwise across the frame; and a baking insert having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion; wherein the left and right portions each include a folded region, the geometry of which corresponds to the channels formed lengthwise in the frame; and wherein the front and rear portions each include at least one tab which is adapted to releasably engage the crossbars extending widthwise across the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Publication number: 20150076158Abstract: An industrial baking tray that includes a frame having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion; wherein the left and right portions each include a channel formed lengthwise therein; and wherein the front and rear portions each include a crossbar extending widthwise across the frame; and a baking insert having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion; wherein the left and right portions each include a folded region, the geometry of which corresponds to the channels formed lengthwise in the frame; and wherein the front and rear portions each include at least one tab which is adapted to releasably engage the crossbars extending widthwise across the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Publication number: 20140361021Abstract: A baking tray that includes a frame having a plurality of apertures formed therein; and a plurality of baking subunits, wherein each baking subunit further includes a concave baking surface of a predetermined size, wherein the end portions of each concave baking surface are solid and closed and wherein the middle portion of each concave baking surface further includes a plurality of perforations formed therein, and wherein each baking subunit is adapted to be disposed within one of the apertures formed in the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Patent number: 8348089Abstract: An industrial or commercial baking tray that includes a baking surface; a walled portion surrounding the baking surface and formed integrally therewith; and a contoured reinforcing band positioned around the perimeter of the walled portion, wherein the top edge of the walled portion has been adapted to enclose at least a portion of the contoured reinforcing band; and wherein the cross-sectional geometry of the contoured reinforcing band is operative to impart strength and stability to the baking tray while reducing the overall mass of the reinforcing band.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20110272415Abstract: An industrial or commercial baking tray that includes a baking surface; a walled portion surrounding the baking surface and formed integrally therewith; and a contoured reinforcing band positioned around the perimeter of the walled portion, wherein the top edge of the walled portion has been adapted to enclose at least a portion of the contoured reinforcing band; and wherein the cross-sectional geometry of the contoured reinforcing band is operative to impart strength and stability to the baking tray while reducing the overall mass of the reinforcing band.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: AMERICAN PAN COMPANYInventor: Jason TINGLEY
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Publication number: 20110072981Abstract: A baking pan, including a plurality of baking subunits, wherein each baking subunit further includes two side portions and two end portions; a strap surrounding the baking subunits, wherein the strap further includes a first portion, wherein the top edge of the first portion is a adapted to cooperate with the top edges of the side portions and end portions of the baking subunits to form connections therewith and a second portion located beneath the first portion, wherein the strap is attached to the exterior of the baking subunits within the second portion; and a plurality of joining members located between the baking subunits, wherein each joining member further includes end portions that are adapted to cooperate with the top edges of the side portions of the baking subunits to form connections therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: AMERICAN PAN COMPANYInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20100288136Abstract: A baking article is provided that includes a substantially rectangular baking surface; a walled portion surrounding the baking surface, wherein the topmost region of the walled portion surrounding the baking surface is rolled downward and away from the baking surface to form a lip and define the outer edge of the tray; and a plurality of indentations formed in the walled portion surrounding the baking surface, wherein the plurality of indentations provides structural reinforcement to the baking tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Patent number: 7258246Abstract: A tray for use in baking bread, baguettes, crusty rolls, or the like comprising a contoured baking sheet fabricated from a single piece of material and at least one support member attached to the baking sheet. The support member includes a plurality of protrusions that correspond to a series of fastening apertures formed in the baking sheet. Pressure applied to the protrusions deforms the top portion thereof and creates a series of permanent connectors that connect the support member to the baking sheet to form a baking tray.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20050204932Abstract: A tray for use in baking bread, baguettes, crusty rolls, or the like comprising a contoured baking sheet fabricated from a single piece of material and at least one support member attached to the baking sheet. The support member includes a plurality of protrusions that correspond to a series of fastening apertures formed in the baking sheet. Pressure applied to the protrusions deforms the top portion thereof and creates a series of permanent connectors that connect the support member to the baking sheet to form a baking tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Patent number: 6736052Abstract: A structurally reinforced, durable baking tray for use in high-volume industrial baking applications. The baking tray of the present invention includes a baking surface, the perimeter of which is encircled by a band of material that is partially rolled down and away from the baking surface to define the outer edge of the tray. At least one lengthwise support rib is formed in the baking surface and connects with the band of material at both ends of the baking tray. At least one widthwise support rib is also formed in the baking surface. This widthwise rib intersects the lengthwise support rib and connects with the band of material on both sides of said baking tray. The intersecting support ribs pass completely through the length and width of the baking tray and join with the band of material encircling the baking surface, thereby conferring structural stability, rigidity, and durability to the tray.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20030217646Abstract: A structurally reinforced, durable baking tray for use in high-volume industrial baking applications. The baking tray of the present invention includes a baking surface, the perimeter of which is encircled by a band of material that is partially rolled down and away from the baking surface to define the outer edge of the tray. At least one lengthwise support rib is formed in the baking surface and connects with the band of material at both ends of the baking tray. At least one widthwise support rib is also formed in the baking surface. This widthwise rib intersects the lengthwise support rib and connects with the band of material on both sides of said baking tray. The intersecting support ribs pass completely through the length and width of the baking tray and join with the band of material encircling the baking surface, thereby conferring structural stability, rigidity, and durability to the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Jason Tingley
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Publication number: 20030038137Abstract: A baking pan system is disclosed comprising an outer frame and an attached baking sheet. The outer frame comprises two side walls and two end portions. Each end portion connects corresponding ends of the side walls, and each end portion forms at least one fastening aperture. The baking sheet includes a plurality of extruded portions. Each extruded portion aligns with and pierces a corresponding fastening aperture of the outer frame. Each extruded portion further curls around the outer frame. Methods for fastening a baking sheet to an outer frame and unfastening a baking sheet from an outer frame are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: AMERICAN PAN COMPANYInventor: Jason Tingley
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Patent number: D701418Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: American Pan CompanyInventor: Jason Tingley