Patents by Inventor Stan Dettloff

Stan Dettloff 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).

  • DONUT FRYING MACHINE AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240057817
    Abstract: A machine for cooking a food item having at least a first portion and a second portion can include a vessel sized and shaped to receive a frying medium, the vessel having an entrance region and an exit region, a frame that coupleably receives the vessel, and a submerger system that submerges the food item to cook at least the first and the second portions. Related apparatuses, systems, and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Nielsen, Stan Dettloff
  • Method of manufacturing a modular range system
    Patent number: 8578585
    Abstract: A modular range system and method utilizes a plurality of substantially pre-assembled range modules configured to be interconnected together, using combination kits, such that a variety of range configurations can be achieved using a relatively small number of stocked substantially pre-assembled range modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Stan Dettloff
  • Modular range system and method and space saver burner system
    Patent number: 8424512
    Abstract: A modular range system and method utilizes a plurality of base units and a plurality of top units that may be assembled in numerous configurations to achieve a variety of range unit configurations. The top units may be preassembled with specific cooking system types prior to mounting onto the base units. Preassembled top units may each include a laterally extending gas manifold that can be coupled together upon range assembly to form a common, laterally extending gas manifold for the overall range unit. Range unit configurations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: ITW Food Equipment Group LLC
    Inventor: Stan Dettloff
  • MODULAR RANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110041831
    Abstract: A modular range system and method utilizes a plurality of substantially pre-assembled range modules configured to be interconnected together, using combination kits, such that a variety of range configurations can be achieved using a relatively small number of stocked substantially pre-assembled range modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Stan Dettloff
  • MODULAR RANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD AND SPACE SAVER BURNER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080202493
    Abstract: A modular range system and method utilizes a plurality of base units and a plurality of top units that may be assembled in numerous configurations to achieve a variety of range unit configurations. The top units may be preassembled with specific cooking system types prior to mounting onto the base units. Preassembled top units may each include a laterally extending gas manifold that can be coupled together upon range assembly to form a common, laterally extending gas manifold for the overall range unit. Range unit configurations are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Stan Dettloff