Patents by Inventor Luther Toulson

Luther Toulson 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).

  • Dispenser with heated spout
    Patent number: 4941597
    Abstract: In a dispenser, spout heating structure is provided for maintaining the product in the spout in a flowable and uncongealed state. The heating structure includes a base which supports a heat conductive elongate block, the block having opposite side surfaces and a top surface that engages the underside of the spout in heat transfer relationship therewith. Heat from the elongate block is directly transferred to the spout, and a heat conductive sheath engages the upper portion of the spout and the side surfaces of the block to enhance heating of the spout to thereby maintain the product in a flowable condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Metal Masters Foodservice Equipment Co.
    Inventors: David A. Lopez, Luther Toulson