Patents by Inventor Nathan A. Matz
Nathan A. Matz 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: 11844462Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: Carl A Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
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Patent number: 11643321Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Publication number: 20230040087Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Carl A. PAHNKE, Dennis J. NELSON, Christopher P. NORRIS, Jeffrey L. SANDS, Nathan A. MATZ, Otley Dwight FREYMILLER
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Patent number: 11497348Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: Carl A. Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
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Publication number: 20220225636Abstract: A fitting for extruding a frozen food product is provided. The fitting is adapted to produce multiple parallel streams of flowable frozen food that resembles pasta. The fitting includes a body with an open end at a first end of the body and a partially closed second end of the body opposite the first side of the body, the partially closed second end comprising a plurality of holes that extend therethrough. An inner surface of the body includes a cylindrical portion and an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion disposed proximate to the open end and the cylindrical portion disposed between the arcuate portion and the partially closed end, wherein an inner diameter along the arcuate portion is smaller than an inner diameter along the cylindrical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: James J. MINARD, Nathan A. MATZ
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Publication number: 20220219965Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Patent number: 11286152Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Publication number: 20220074596Abstract: This disclosure relates to a multi-planar heater element for use in a high-speed oven with a new tensioning system. Disclosed subject matter includes a radiative heater for use in a high-speed oven formed from two or more planar heater elements stacked closely to form an effective single element and allowing for extended life through the minimization of concentrated eddy currents in both elements. The disclosure further includes structures to install and remove various planar heating elements without any external tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Nicholas P. DE LUCA, Andrew PERKINS, James J. MINARD, Nathan MATZ
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Publication number: 20210039943Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Patent number: 10894708Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Publication number: 20190337791Abstract: An interface assembly for a frozen dessert machine is disclosed that includes a freezer door having opposed front and rear sides and including at least one recessed mounting pocket formed in the rear side thereof, the at least one recessed mounting pocket including a cornice covering an upper portion thereof, and at least one elongated baffle having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the proximal end portion of the at least one baffle including a retention flange that is dimensioned and configured for detachable reception within the at least one mounting pocket of the freezer door behind the cornice.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Taylor Commercial Foodservice Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Bush, Nathan Matz
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Publication number: 20190104885Abstract: A grill includes a base structure, a first platen assembly connected to the base structure, and a second platen assembly connected to the base structure. At least the second platen assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. A latch mechanism is operable to selectively retain the upper platen assembly in the second position. The latch mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion further comprises a retaining ring movable to receive and cooperate with the first portion when the first portion and the second portion of the latch mechanism are misaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Taylor Commercial Foodservice Inc.Inventors: Carl A. Pahnke, Dennis J. Nelson, Christopher P. Norris, Jeffrey L. Sands, Nathan A. Matz, Otley Dwight Freymiller
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Patent number: 9903495Abstract: A valve assembly for dispensing a confectionary product has an inlet (70), a first outlet (72), and a second outlet (90). The assembly has a valve member (80) shiftable between: a first condition providing communication between the inlet and the first outlet; and a second condition providing communication between the inlet and the second outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Carrier Commerical Refrigeration, Inc.Inventors: Nathan A. Matz, Robert K. Newton
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Publication number: 20130068331Abstract: A valve assembly for dispensing a confectionary product has an inlet (70), a first outlet (72), and a second outlet (90). The assembly has a valve member (80) shiftable between: a first condition providing communication between the inlet and the first outlet; and a second condition providing communication between the inlet and the second outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: CARRIER COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION, INC.Inventors: Nathan A. Matz, Robert K. Newton
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Patent number: D946350Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: James J. Minard, Nathan A. Matz
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Patent number: D946970Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventors: James J. Minard, Nathan A. Matz