Patents by Inventor Scott Rote
Scott Rote 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: 20260035265Abstract: A water treatment system includes a main container defining an interior and having an upper edge, a reservoir removably insertable into the interior and located upon the upper edge, the reservoir defining a cartridge seat including a plurality of holes in communication with a helical thread, and an annular landing vertically depending from the thread, a filter cartridge including a cap associated with a sump body and having a filter media in the sump body, the cap having a plurality of radially outwardly projecting pins constructed and arranged for engaging the holes and the helical thread, an annular seal disposed externally on the sump body and spaced below the cap. The filter cartridge and the cartridge seat are configured so that upon the cap pins engaging the helical thread, upon reaching a fully engaged position of the cap in the thread, the seal is compressed against the annular landing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2025Publication date: February 5, 2026Inventors: Stephen WIGGINS, Brittany SIEGLE, Bob PETNER, Simon MARINELLI, Anthony CATARDI, Tedd SCHNEIDEWEND, Scott ROTE, Bryan ROLFS, Jackson MILLER, Aaron EIGER, Nick PRINCIPI, Sang IK LEE, Joseph KIM, Christopher KUH
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Patent number: 12467634Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2024Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLCInventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Publication number: 20240295328Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Patent number: 12025316Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLCInventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Patent number: 11786072Abstract: Systems and methods of bun handling include a cassette with opposed side walls. The cassette includes a front wall, an open rear face opposite the front wall, and a floor between the opposed side walls. A cover extends between the opposed side walls above the floor. The cover is movable relative to the opposed side walls and the floor. A slot is defined through the floor from the open rear face in a direction towards the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Bauer, Glenn Schackmuth, Scott Rote, Ilya Shimelfarb, Tyler Greek
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Publication number: 20230013046Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for vacuum cleaners, including vacuum cleaners with corner suction functionality. An example vacuum cleaner includes a suction channel assembly that has a main channel including a main suction input and one or more branch channels connected to the main channel and extending away from the main channel, each branch channel having an opening forming an auxiliary suction input. The vacuum cleaner can have a valve positioned between the main channel and at least one branch channel. The valve can be operable to open or close to allow or block suction through the branch channel and/or open or close to allow or block suction through the main channel. The vacuum cleaner can include a lower assembly that carries the suction channel assembly. Each branch channel opens to an exterior of the lower assembly, such as through a front corner of the lower assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, James Mitlyng, Rosie Colacino, Logan Oglesby, Helai Li, Philip Anthony, Ross Carl, Adam Finke, Tyler Greek, Jackson Miller, Nicholas Principi, Bryan Rolfs, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker
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Patent number: 11519611Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLCInventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Publication number: 20220282872Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Patent number: 11140906Abstract: A bun separator separates pre-sliced buns into portions. A bun feeder receives a pre-sliced bun having a plurality of portions and moves the pre-sliced bun along a first feed path. An obstruction is arranged relative to the first feed path and engages at least one portion of the plurality of portions of the pre-sliced bun. An actuator operates to selectively engage at least one portion of the plurality of portions of the pre-sliced bun against the obstruction to separate the least one portion of the pre-sliced bun and transfer the at least one portion to a second feed path.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Bauer, Nathan Wicker, David Wylen, Peter Muller, Glenn Schackmuth, Thomas Tyrawa, Marcus Frio, Steve Shei, Scott Rote, Quinton Ford, Tyler Greek
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Patent number: 11129498Abstract: Systems and methods of bun holding and toasting use a bun dispenser and a toaster. The bun dispenser includes a bun holding cabinet in which a plurality of buns are held on shelves and each of the shelves include conveyors. A shuttle of the bun dispenser translates within at least one axis to align the shuttle with a shelf to receive a bun. A dispensing shelf of the bun dispenser receives the bun from the shuttle. A toaster receives the bun from the dispensing shelf and operates to toast the bun and dispense the toasted bun at a predetermined location.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcus Frio, Glenn Schackmuth, Donald Sweeney, Richard Bauer, Michael Infanger, Michael A. Carvajal, Luigi Zevola, Fausto Annicchiarico Petruzzelli, Scott Rote, Yuri Gallegos, Sean Forrest
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Patent number: 11129497Abstract: A baked goods handling system includes a holding cabinet operable to create a controlled environment therein. A dispenser receives a baked good from the holding cabinet and directs the baked good away from the holding cabinet. A treatment device receives the baked good from the dispenser to perform a treatment on the baked good.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Bauer, Glenn Schackmuth, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker, Thomas Tyrawa, Marcus Frio, Steven Shei, Quinton Ford, Greg Klostermann, Sajid Safvi, David E. Paton, Tyler Greek, Mark Kurth, Sean Forrest
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Patent number: 10945562Abstract: A baked good holding cabinet includes a compartment and provides a controlled environment within the compartment. A tray is configured to receive a plurality of baked goods and to be received within the compartment to hold the plurality of baked goods in the controlled environment. A cabinet actuator is operable to move a baked good within the cabinet to a dispense point of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Richard Bauer, Donald Sweeney, Glenn Schackmuth, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker, David Wylen, Peter Muller, Thomas Tyrawa, Marcus Frio, Steven Shei, Quinton Ford, Tyler Greek
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Publication number: 20200305640Abstract: Systems and methods of bun handling include a cassette with opposed side walls. The cassette includes a front wall, an open rear face opposite the front wall, and a floor between the opposed side walls. A cover extends between the opposed side walls above the floor. The cover is movable relative to the opposed side walls and the floor. A slot is defined through the floor from the open rear face in a direction towards the front wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Richard Bauer, Glenn Schackmuth, Scott Rote, Ilya Shimelfarb, Tyler Greek
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Publication number: 20200158348Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range 10 hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Remi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Patent number: 10539329Abstract: A mounting bracket mountable to the underside of the cabinet prior to the range hood and configured to engage and support the range hood as the range hood is secured to the cabinet. The mounting bracket having a support feature engagable to the range hood to hold the range hood proximate the cabinet while fasteners are sunk to secure the range hood to the cabinet. The mounting brackets are pre-positioned on the cabinet such that range hood is aligned with the cabinet when the range hood is supported by the support feature. The smaller mounting brackets can be more easily mounted in the proper position on the cabinet then the larger range hood speeding the installation process and reducing errors.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLCInventors: Benoit Gauthier, Richard R. Sinur, Brian R. Wellnitz, Jonathan Houde, Rémi Cossette, Yannick Morin, Mark Kurth, Peter Muller, Timothy Payne, David Wylen, Phil Anthony, Aaron Eiger, Scott Rote
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Publication number: 20200000284Abstract: Systems and methods of bun holding and toasting use a bun dispenser and a toaster. The bun dispenser includes a bun holding cabinet in which a plurality of buns are held on shelves and each of the shelves include conveyors. A shuttle of the bun dispenser translates within at least one axis to align the shuttle with a shelf to receive a bun. A dispensing shelf of the bun dispenser receives the bun from the shuttle. A toaster receives the bun from the dispensing shelf and operates to toast the bun and dispense the toasted bun at a predetermined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Marcus Frio, Glenn Schackmuth, Donald Sweeney, Richard Bauer, Michael Infanger, Michael A. Carvajal, Luigi Zevola, Fausto Petruzzelli, Scott Rote, Yuri Gallegos, Sean Forrest
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Patent number: 10465366Abstract: A cleaning system for a sanitary fixture (e.g., toilet) can include a cleanser assembly, housing a compartment formed in the deck of the fixture in fluid communication with a waterway leading to the bowl. The cleanser assembly can receive a cartridge containing a cleaning product for insertion into the compartment and introduction into the waterway. The assembly can support the seat and cover of the fixture, and can have a low profile and curved shape that complements the corresponding shape of the seat and cover, and provides a balanced look that makes the assembly appear to be an integral part of the sanitary fixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: AS AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David Grover, Daigo Ishiyama, Timothy J. Payne, Mark Kurth, Scott Rote, Phil Anthony, Aaron B. Eiger, Chris Helmstetter, Christophe Bucher, Ki Bok Song, Jean-Jacques L'Henaff
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Patent number: 10433941Abstract: A dental solution dispenser includes a body having a first end, a second end, and including a front housing at the first end, a twist back at the second end, and a grip that interposes the front housing and the twist back. An applicator tip is coupled to the body at the first end, and an ampoule assembly is positioned within the body and includes an ampoule sealed at one end with a frangible seal and defining a fluid chamber for storing a dental solution. A mandrel extends longitudinally within the body and provides a piercing member. The twist back is rotatable relative to the grip to pierce the frangible seal with the piercing member. A trigger is coupled to the body and pivotable between an engaged position, where the trigger engages the ampoule assembly, and a disengaged position, where the trigger disengages the ampoule assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: YOUNG MICROBRUSH, LLCInventors: John Frymark, Todd Korup, Donald Melnikoff, Michael Nix, Robert E. Kreutzer, Jr., Richard Gaggioli, Wayne Siebrecht, Scott Rote, Aaron B. Eiger, Nathan Wicker, Kent Solberg
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Publication number: 20190208964Abstract: A baked good holding cabinet includes a compartment and provides a controlled environment within the compartment. A tray is configured to receive a plurality of baked goods and to be received within the compartment to hold the plurality of baked goods in the controlled environment. A cabinet actuator is operable to move a baked good within the cabinet to a dispense point of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Richard Bauer, Donald Sweeney, Glenn Schackmuth, Scott Rote, Nathan Wicker, David Wylen, Peter Muller, Thomas Tyrawa, Marcus Frio, Steven Shei, Quinton Ford, Tyler Greek
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Publication number: 20190208793Abstract: A bun separator separates pre-sliced buns into portions. A bun feeder receives a pre-sliced bun having a plurality of portions and moves the pre-sliced bun along a first feed path. An obstruction is arranged relative to the first feed path and engages at least one portion of the plurality of portions of the pre-sliced bun. An actuator operates to selectively engage at least one portion of the plurality of portions of the pre-sliced bun against the obstruction to separate the least one portion of the pre-sliced bun and transfer the at least one portion to a second feed path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Richard Bauer, Nathan Wicker, David Wylen, Peter Muller, Glenn Schackmuth, Thomas Tyrawa, Marcus Frio, Steve Shei, Scott Rote, Quinton Ford, Tyler Greek