Patents by Inventor Peter R. Simon

Peter R. Simon 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).

  • Method and assembly for washing wares for food and filling wares with food
    Patent number: 6684607
    Abstract: A method and assembly are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and is allocated to one of a plurality of distinct refilling lines for refilling and reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together, and a refilling station downstream of the conveyor. The invention provides a basket including a base portion and a frame portion. The frame portion is insertable into the base portion, and may be replaced by other frames to accommodate different sets of wares. Separate lines can be provided for galley and business class wares, and, simultaneously, commissary carts can be replenished in a separate area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Cara Operations Limited
    Inventors: Martin B. H. Ng, Peter R. Simon, Fred W. Cress, Anthony G. DiMarco, Ardem M. Peltekian, Philip L. Thompson, Jose E. Almeida, Rose R. Campbell, Ronald Jagroop, Darcy J. Hawkins
  • Method and assembly for washing wares for food and filling wares with food, and a basket for holding the wares
    Publication number: 20030029139
    Abstract: A method and assembly are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and is allocated to one of a plurality of distinct refilling lines for refilling and reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together, and a the refilling station downstream of the conveyor. The invention provides a basket including a base portion and a frame portion. The frame portion is insertable into the base portion, and may be replaced by other frames to accommodate different sets of wares. Separate lines can be provided for galley and business class wares, and, simultaneously, commissary carts can be replenished in a separate area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Martin B. H. Ng, Peter R. Simon, Fred W. Cress, Anthony G. DiMarco, Ardem M. Peltekian, Philip L. Thompson, Jose E. Almeida, Rose R. Campbell, Ronald Jagroop, Darcy J. Hawkins
  • Method and apparatus for washing wares for food and filling wares with food, and a basket for holding the wares
    Publication number: 20010015051
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and immediately refilled, for reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together. The invention provides a basket, configured to hold a number of sets of wares, the exact number depending upon the types of wares.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: Fred W. Cress, Peter R. Simon, Anthony G. Dimarco, Luigi J. Priolo, Peter J. Clarke, Darcy J. Hawkins
  • Method and apparatus for washing wares for food and filling wares with food
    Patent number: 6223502
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for cleaning and refilling wares for delivering food, e.g. trays, plates, bowls and cutlery, as might be used on airlines and in the health care industry. The wares are provided in sets and kept together in sets. After washing of each set, it is cooled if necessary and immediately refilled, for reuse. This can be achieved by providing a conveyor line along which are arranged a washer, dryer and cooling unit to keep the wares together. The invention provides a basket, configured to hold a number of sets of wares, the exact number depending upon the types of wares.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Cara Operations Limited
    Inventors: Fred W. Cress, Peter R. Simon, Anthony G. DiMarco, Luigi J. Priolo, Peter J. Clarke, Darcy J. Hawkins