Patents by Inventor Michael Licata

Michael Licata 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).

  • Patent number: 12102107
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Publication number: 20210368832
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Patent number: 11102997
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: UNIFIED BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Patent number: 10980393
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system, which includes manifolding in fluid communication with the cavity, is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Publication number: 20200205448
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Patent number: 10582718
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: UNIFIED BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Patent number: 10426314
    Abstract: A fluid pump volute offshoot system for debris diversion and collection, a solids collection system, and related methods, for a pot and pan, or other, similar, washing machine is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, Josh Huisenga, David Gast
  • Publication number: 20180078111
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
  • Patent number: 9826881
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid is out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Publication number: 20170332675
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
  • Patent number: 9723864
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
  • Patent number: 9687717
    Abstract: A sports swing training apparatus having a clip assembly for attaching the apparatus to an article of clothing of a user. Attached to the clip by a rod is a square shaped paddle arm. The paddle arm rotates about the rod in a forward or backward direction as a means for positioning the paddle arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Licata, Gary Roark
  • Publication number: 20160360944
    Abstract: A fluid pump volute offshoot system for debris diversion and collection, a solids collection system, and related methods, for a pot and pan, or other, similar, washing machine is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: John W. CANTRELL, Mark CHURCHILL, Michael LICATA, Josh HUISENGA, David GAST
  • Publication number: 20150068564
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. A cavity is filled with fluid, a mass of silverware or other item(s) is located within the cavity, generally an entire volume of fluid is pumped out of the cavity, and the pumped fluid is directed back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
  • Publication number: 20150007588
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
  • Publication number: 20140274435
    Abstract: A sports swing training apparatus comprising, a clip assembly for attaching the sports swing training apparatus to an article of clothing of a user hingedly connected to a generally square shaped paddle arm by a rod to allow the paddle arm to rotate about the rod in a forward and backwards direction and a means for positioning the paddle arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Licata, Gary Roark
  • Patent number: 7025388
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment device in the form of a dual pipe holder holds the prepared pipes in an end to end orientation so that the ends are abutted and parallel to each other. A sealing tape having particular properties with a high performance adhesive is secured around the two ends so that the tape overlaps. A steel coupling is positioned and clamped over the sealing tape. The sealing tape and steel coupling renders the sealed joint leak proof and provides structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata
  • Patent number: 6719018
    Abstract: An underground beverage chase system is provided for receiving a plurality of tubing installed therethrough for delivering food and beverage material from at least one location to at least another location through the underground chase system. The chase system includes various conduits including straight portions and those having enlarged radial bends which are fused together to form a leak-free system. The conduits are made from a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata
  • Publication number: 20030024598
    Abstract: An underground beverage chase system is provided for receiving a plurality of tubing installed therethrough for delivering food and beverage material from at least one location to at least another location through the underground chase system. The chase system includes various conduits including straight portions and those having enlarged radial bends which are fused together to form a leak-free system. The conduits are made from a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata