Patents by Inventor Robert W. Middleton, Jr.

Robert W. Middleton, Jr. 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).

  • Oven Drive System
    Publication number: 20110155541
    Abstract: An oven drive system for use with commercial bakery ovens comprises a speed reducer and motor external to the bakery oven, a drive shaft extending from within the oven and operatively coupled to the speed reducer and the motor, and conveyor chain driving caterpillar located within the oven and operatively coupled to the draft shaft. The drive shaft is configured for minimal heat transfer to components external to the oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Stewart Systems Global, LLC
    Inventors: Austin J. Kozman, Robert W. Middleton, JR., Keith A. Dietz, Jose G. Ramiraz
  • Oven drive system
    Patent number: 7921988
    Abstract: An oven drive system for use with commercial bakery ovens comprises a speed reducer and motor external to the bakery oven, a drive shaft extending from within the oven and operatively coupled to the speed reducer and the motor, and conveyor chain driving caterpillar located within the oven and operatively coupled to the draft shaft. The drive shaft is configured for minimal heat transfer to components external to the oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Stewart Systems Global, LLC
    Inventors: Austin J. Kozman, Robert W. Middleton, Jr., Keith A. Dietz, Jose G. Ramirez
  • OVEN DRIVE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090084662
    Abstract: An oven drive system for use with commercial bakery ovens comprises a speed reducer and motor external to the bakery oven, a drive shaft extending from within the oven and operatively coupled to the speed reducer and the motor, and conveyor chain driving caterpillar located within the oven and operatively coupled to the draft shaft. The drive shaft is configured for minimal heat transfer to components external to the oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: STEWART SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin J. Kozman, Robert W. Middleton, JR., Keith A. Dietz, Jose G. Ramirez
  • AUTOMATIC PROCESS CONTROL OF CONVEYORIZED OVENS FOR IMPROVED BAKING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCT UNIFORMITY
    Publication number: 20090017173
    Abstract: An automated process control system for conveyorized bakery ovens comprises measuring the moisture level within the oven; measuring the rate of flow of fuel into the oven; measuring the moisture level of bakery products exiting the oven; measuring the color and geometry of bakery products exiting the oven; and regulating the volumetric flow of exhaust gases through the exhaust ductwork of the oven in accordance with the foregoing measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Austin J. Kozman, Robert W. Middleton, JR., Keith A. Dietz, Jay K. Smith
  • Forced convective track oven having oval spirals
    Patent number: 6138660
    Abstract: A forced convective track oven comprises a track conveyor including first and second circular spirals, the first circular spiral for conveying bakery trays and dough products upwardly and the second circular spiral portion for conveying bakery trays and dough products downwardly, thereby minimizing the number of changes of direction of the bakery trays as they travel along the track conveyor. A plurality of burners discharge heated air through discharge tubes and discharge nozzles into engagement with bakery trays carried by the track conveyor. First and second oval spirals may be used in lieu of the circular spirals when the track oven is used in a reduced ceiling height environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Sasib Bakery North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Middleton, Jr.