Patents by Inventor Paul R. Kateman
Paul R. Kateman 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: 7914199Abstract: An apparatus for a frozen food product, such as an ice cream or frozen-yoghurt product, produces an aerated and flavored base mix. The base mix is provided in a liquid form to the apparatus and is mixed with a gas in the apparatus to aerate the base mix. Flavor is added to the aerated base mix in a turbulence tube of the apparatus, and the aerated and flavored base mix is then deposited out of the turbulence tube onto a cold plate of the apparatus as a thin layer material. The cold plate may be disposed such that it is in open view of a customer. One or more solid-food mix-in additives can be added to the aerated and flavored base mix on the cold plate. The aerated and flavored base mix is allowed to at least partially freeze on the cold plate with the additive(s) dispersed therein to produce a frozen food product, which is then manually scraped from the cold plate and served to a customer.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: MooBella, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Kateman, Richard Rosenberger
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Patent number: 7908871Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing and dispensing aerated and/or blended products, such as food products.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: MooBella, Inc.Inventors: James R Baxter, Steven A. Lowe, Paul R. Kateman, Charles S. Brunner, John M. DeCarlo, Roderick H. Beaulieu, Christopher T. Zirps, Jennie Kwo
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Patent number: 7726136Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing and dispensing aerated and/or blended products, such as food products.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: MooBella, LLCInventors: James R. Baxter, Steven A. Lowe, Paul R. Kateman, Charles S. Brunner, John M. DeCarlo, Roderick H. Beaulieu, Christopher T. Zirps, Jennie Kwo
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Publication number: 20100028501Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing and dispensing aerated and/or blended products, such as food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: MooBella, LLCInventors: James R. Baxter, Steven A. Lowe, Paul R. Kateman, Charles S. Brunner, John M. DeCarlo, Roderick H. Beaulieu, Christopher T. Zirps, Jennie Kwo
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Patent number: 7640755Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining the processing of an ingredient of a manufactured product, particularly one that is manufactured “one-the-spot” to a consumer's specification, such as ice cream, among other products. A tag encoded on a container for the product carries indicia that, directly or indirectly, define one or more formulations for the product. Apparatus into which the ingredient is loaded sets the processing of ingredients in accordance with the formulations so specified. By connecting the apparatus which is to process the ingredients to a control station, the formulations may be changed at will.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: MooBella, LLCInventor: Paul R. Kateman
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Publication number: 20090120306Abstract: A food-zone system for preparing a food product, such as a chilled or at least partially frozen food product, includes at least one chamber assembly including a chamber with an interior configuration that defines a food passage extending therethrough with a cylindrical or tubular shape. The chamber is sealed along at least one end and includes an exterior wall configured as a refrigerated wall that includes an interior adapted to circulate coolant. A scraping tool operatively couples with the chamber and extends into the food passage. The scraping tool is configured such that an outer perimeter of the scraping tool contacts at least a portion of the interior configuration of the chamber. As the scraping tool moves through the food passage, the scraping tool removes or scrapes a food product mix disposed, preferably as a thin layer or coating, along at least a portion of the interior configuration of the chamber when the food product is chilled or at least partially frozen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: John M. DeCarlo, Madison H. Finlay, Steven P. Moysey, Sean A. Penderqast, Paul R. Kateman
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Publication number: 20090117242Abstract: An apparatus for a frozen food product, such as an ice cream or frozen-yoghurt product, produces an aerated and flavored base mix. The base mix is provided in a liquid form to the apparatus and is mixed with a gas in the apparatus to aerate the base mix. Flavor is added to the aerated base mix in a turbulence tube of the apparatus, and the aerated and flavored base mix is then deposited out of the turbulence tube onto a cold plate of the apparatus as a thin layer material. The cold plate may be disposed such that it is in open view of a customer. One or more solid-food mix-in additives can be added to the aerated and flavored base mix on the cold plate. The aerated and flavored base mix is allowed to at least partially freeze on the cold plate with the additive(s) dispersed therein to produce a frozen food product, which is then manually scraped from the cold plate and served to a customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Paul R. Kateman, Richard Rosenberger
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Patent number: 6907741Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining the processing of an ingredient of a manufactured product, particularly one that is manufactured “one-the-spot” to a consumer's specification, such as ice cream, among other products. A tag encoded on a container for the product carries indicia that, directly or indirectly, define one or more formulations for the product. Apparatus into which the ingredient is loaded sets the processing of ingredients in accordance with the formulations so specified. By connecting the apparatus which is to process the ingredients to a control station, the formulations may be changed at will.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Moobella, LLCInventor: Paul R. Kateman
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Publication number: 20040154316Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining the processing of an ingredient of a manufactured product, particularly one that is manufactured “one-the-spot” to a consumer's specification, such as ice cream, among other products. A tag encoded on a container for the product carries indicia that, directly or indirectly, define one or more formulations for the product. Apparatus into which the ingredient is loaded sets the processing of ingredients in accordance with the formulations so specified. By connecting the apparatus which is to process the ingredients to a control station, the formulations may be changed at will.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Paul R. Kateman
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Patent number: 6745595Abstract: A non-stick freezing surface for freezing a thin layer of liquid food product includes a thermally conductive platen having a smooth upper surface and a coating containing PTFE covering that surface. Preferably, the coating is of nickel-infused PTFE.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Moobella, LLCInventors: Paul R. Kateman, Charles S. Brunner
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Patent number: 5868065Abstract: An aerated mixture of unflavored ice cream, yogurt or other food base mix is applied to one end of the interior of an elongated freezing chamber and is advanced along the chamber by a rotating screw or auger. As the mix is advanced within the chamber, it is cooled and worked to form a semi-solid product. Prior to discharge from the remote end of the chamber, flavor is injected and mixed into the product. The free volume in the system from chamber inlet to the discharge point is carefully limited to a minimum amount so that most of the product is cleared from the system during each individual serving. The result is the availability of individual servings of a fresh, high-quality frozen food product.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Kateman Family Limited PartnershipInventors: Matthew K. Haggerty, Paul R. Kateman, Clifford S. Lansil, Kevin Otto, Christopher T. Zirps