Patents by Inventor Raymond R. Rudy
Raymond R. Rudy 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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Publication number: 20230397762Abstract: A griddle system including a height adjuster setting the gap between the upper platen of an upper platen assembly and a lower platen in a closed position of the upper platen is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Dale W. Taylor, Raymond R. Rudy, Cole Bruick
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Patent number: 11819160Abstract: A griddle system includes one or more of a variety of performance-enhancing structures and functions. For example, the griddle system may include a set of sensors and a latch mechanism to provide a closed and locked platen configuration which can be controlled according to a cooking routine controlled by a controller. A counterbalance assembly may be provided to minimize the effort required to pivot a base frame and cooking attachment between their open and closed configurations. A pullback linkage may be provided to draw a pivotable cooking attachment up at its distal portion when the base frame is pivoted open, creating extra space for placement of food items at the distal portion of the cooking surface. The cooking attachment may include provisions for self-leveling when closed, in order to apply even pressure to food items having varying thicknesses. Height adjusters may be provided to expand or contract the cooking space.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz, Matthew H. Gevers
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Publication number: 20230292954Abstract: A griddle system including an adjustable counterbalance for an upper platen assembly is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz, Craig A. Seitz, Dale W. Taylor, Cole Bruick
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Publication number: 20220079381Abstract: A griddle system includes one or more of a variety of performance-enhancing structures and functions. For example, an adjustable latching mechanism may provide for mechanical advantage when closing the griddle, particularly when the griddle is used to compress food items. An adjustable electromagnet and adjustable ferrous plate may cooperate to help hold the griddle in the closed position. The griddle may also feature a heated upper platen with efficient and robust cable routing features.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz
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Publication number: 20210228024Abstract: A cooking device has improved operator interface features, including a counterbalance mechanism operable to retain an upper platen in predetermined open and closed positions, and a non-stick sheet retention feature designed to prevent sagging of a Teflon or other non-stick sheet of material at an upper cooking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Gary L. Seitz, Raymond R. Rudy, Dale Taylor, John Pennington
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Patent number: 10881245Abstract: A collection of cooking devices are modularly attachable to a common base frame. For example, a searing device can be selectively attached to a pivotable handle assembly, such that the handle and searing device are moveable between a sear position and a raised position relative to the griddle. The searing mechanism of the present disclosure is sized to provide a sear surface capable of searing multiple items of food simultaneously. The searing device may be removed from the base frame without tools, and other griddle attachments may be installed in its place to modularly alter the function of the griddle. The pivotable attachment point may provide a forward-bias balance such that the griddle provides even pressure on food items even as griddle attachment is raised and lowered, while also avoiding a sudden release of steam and/or heat in the direction of the operator upon raising the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz
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Publication number: 20190357727Abstract: A griddle system includes one or more of a variety of performance-enhancing structures and functions. For example, the griddle system may include a set of sensors and a latch mechanism to provide a closed and locked platen configuration which can be controlled according to a cooking routine controlled by a controller. A counterbalance assembly may be provided to minimize the effort required to pivot a base frame and cooking attachment between their open and closed configurations. A pullback linkage may be provided to draw a pivotable cooking attachment up at its distal portion when the base frame is pivoted open, creating extra space for placement of food items at the distal portion of the cooking surface. The cooking attachment may include provisions for self-leveling when closed, in order to apply even pressure to food items having varying thicknesses. Height adjusters may be provided to expand or contract the cooking space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz, Matthew H. Gevers
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Publication number: 20180368614Abstract: A collection of cooking devices are modularly attachable to a common base frame. For example, a searing device can be selectively attached to a pivotable handle assembly, such that the handle and searing device are moveable between a sear position and a raised position relative to the griddle. The searing mechanism of the present disclosure is sized to provide a sear surface capable of searing multiple items of food simultaneously. The searing device may be removed from the base frame without tools, and other griddle attachments may be installed in its place to modularly alter the function of the griddle. The pivotable attachment point may provide a forward-bias balance such that the griddle provides even pressure on food items even as griddle attachment is raised and lowered, while also avoiding a sudden release of steam and/or heat in the direction of the operator upon raising the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz, Matthew H. Gevers
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Publication number: 20180255970Abstract: A collection of cooking devices are modularly attachable to a common base frame. For example, a searing device can be selectively attached to a pivotable handle assembly, such that the handle and searing device are moveable between a sear position and a raised position relative to the griddle. The searing mechanism of the present disclosure is sized to provide a sear surface capable of searing multiple items of food simultaneously. The searing device may be removed from the base frame without tools, and other griddle attachments may be installed in its place to modularly alter the function of the griddle. The pivotable attachment point may provide a forward-bias balance such that the griddle provides even pressure on food items even as griddle attachment is raised and lowered, while also avoiding a sudden release of steam and/or heat in the direction of the operator upon raising the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: AccuTemp Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond R. Rudy, Gary L. Seitz