Patents by Inventor Jeff Maddox

Jeff Maddox 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).

  • Publication number: 20210247075
    Abstract: A modular oven provides an outer cabinet receiving independently removable modules for steam cooking and having a self-contained water source and drain receptacle for plumbing-less installation, each module controlled by a common controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Douglas Burnett, Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20210120825
    Abstract: A multi cavity oven provides improved cavity and jet plate cleaning by directing pressurized cleaning spray into the jet plates while installed within the oven through cleaning spray inlet ports in the walls of the removable jet plates. By directing cleaning spray directly into the interior of the jet plates, cooking juices that fall through the slots and openings and into the air passageway of the jet plates can be pressure cleaned and drained from the interior of the jet plates without removing the jet plates from the oven cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Appliance Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip McKee, Joshua Shimel, Andrew Podevels, Lee VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Patent number: 10986843
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides a side directed drainage system permitting moisture removal from the cavities without interference with the integrity of lower cavity volumes and permitting removability of cavity dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Patent number: 10962230
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides “in-place” cleaning through the use of distributed spray nozzles possibly augmented by steam, fan blowing, and heat from other components of the oven. A centralized draining system allows recycling of the water without breaching the separation between the cooking compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20210065145
    Abstract: Systems and methods for acceptance of payments to a demand deposit account are disclosed. In one embodiment, in a backend for a financial institution comprising at least one computer processor, a method for accepting credit card payments at a demand deposit account (DDA) may include: (1) receiving a customer interaction from a mobile application; (2) determining if the customer is eligible for a credit card accepting service; (3) causing a payment acceptance interactive feature to be displayed in the mobile application; (4) enrolling the customer in the credit card accepting service; (5) linking the credit card accepting service to the customer's DDA; and (6) causing the mobile application to display an enrollment confirmation message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Sumesh KAZA, Ted HELLMAN, Iqbal M. KHAN, Mizan MIAH, Jasbir BANGA, Ryan S. YODER, Jeff MADDOX
  • Patent number: 10729144
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven providing steam assisted cooking employs active venting to provide improved humidity control and reduced humidity leakage between closely adjacent compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Patent number: 10684022
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides separate humidity controlled zones using separately controlled steam generators and humidity resistant partitions between cavities. A removable humidity wall may allow resizing of the cavities while providing the necessary humidity sealing and may be augmented by venting control based on neighboring cavity usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20190239518
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven providing steam assisted cooking employs active venting to provide improved humidity control and reduced humidity leakage between closely adjacent compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20190242586
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides separate humidity controlled zones using separately controlled steam generators and humidity resistant partitions between cavities. A removable humidity wall may allow resizing of the cavities while providing the necessary humidity sealing and may be augmented by venting control based on neighboring cavity usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20190242587
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides “in-place” cleaning through the use of distributed spray nozzles possibly augmented by steam, fan blowing, and heat from other components of the oven. A centralized draining system allows recycling of the water without breaching the separation between the cooking compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20190239517
    Abstract: A multi-compartment oven provides a side directed drainage system permitting moisture removal from the cavities without interference with the integrity of lower cavity volumes and permitting removability of cavity dividers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Jeff Maddox
  • Publication number: 20110246379
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for scoring an intellectual property asset, such as a patent. A platform for automated scoring can implement a z-score statistical method, or variations thereof, to score a patent. The z-score statistical method can be used to measure where a value of a parameter in a patent lies in relation to the average value of that parameter in a patent population. Parameter scores can be obtained for each parameter of the patent. Additionally, a composite score can be provided that indicates an overall score or value of the patent, at least with respect to the parameters examined, as against the patent population. The composite score can be a weighted score of the z-scores of different parameters of the patent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: CPA GLOBAL PATENT RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeff Maddox, Jason David Resnick, Randy W. Lacasse
  • Patent number: 7777699
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and a method of displaying an image therewith is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a spine and a rib. The rib is attached to the spine and includes a plurality of alternating nodes and connection links. At least one of the connection links is thinner in cross-section than at least one of the nodes. The light emitting apparatus then further includes a connector to attach multiple light emitting apparatuses together. The light emitting apparatus further includes a plurality of pixels, in which the pixels are configured to receive a data signal and power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Barco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Varrin, Nils Thorjussen, Matthew Ward, Jeremy Hochman, Jeff Maddox, David Main
  • Publication number: 20070279338
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and a method of displaying an image therewith is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a spine and a rib. The rib is attached to the spine and includes a plurality of alternating nodes and connection links. At least one of the connection links is thinner in cross-section than at least one of the nodes. The light emitting apparatus then further includes a connector to attach multiple light emitting apparatuses together. The light emitting apparatus further includes a plurality of pixels, in which the pixels are configured to receive a data signal and power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Varrin, Nils Thorjussen, Matthew Ward, Jeremy Hochman, Jeff Maddox, David Main
  • Publication number: 20070182666
    Abstract: A display unit, a display system, and a method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The display unit includes a first substrate and a second substrate attached to the first substrate to form a cavity between the substrates. A pixel is then disposed within the cavity and is configured to receive an electrical signal and power. The display system includes a plurality of display units having a first substrate with edges and a plurality of pixels disposed upon the first substrate. At least one edge of at least one of the display units is configured to removably attach to another edge of an adjacent display unit. The method includes providing a first and second substrate, and a pixel, attaching the first and second substrates together to form a cavity therebetween, and disposing a pixel within the cavity. The pixel is configured to receive an electrical signal and power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Hochman, Jeff Maddox, Nils Thorjussen, Christopher Varrin, Matthew Ward
  • Publication number: 20070089317
    Abstract: A drying rack assembly, for use in a clothes dryer with a rotatable tumbler, is constructed with a perforated tray to support clothing in a stationary manner within the tumbler. A duct is attached to the perforated tray to direct a primary airflow through the perforated tray and to at least a portion of air outlet opening in the tumbler cavity. The duct further includes openings to provide a secondary path by which a portion of the total airflow is allowed to bypass the perforated tray. A movable damper is provided to allow variable bypass airflow. An air outlet cover, attached to the combination of the duct and perforated tray, is adapted to cover the portion of the air outlet opening that does not interface with the duct. The air outlet cover is movable to a second position to enable compact storage. A hanging feature is further provided on the side of the dryer cabinet to provide a convenient storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: James Crawford, Laurel Dillon, Donald Erickson, Jeff Maddox, Mark Tucker