Patents by Inventor Steven Raio

Steven Raio 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).

  • Griddle having raised, bun toasting surface
    Patent number: 9072401
    Abstract: An apparatus for caramelizing a cut surface of a split bread product is provided. The apparatus comprises a substantially flat heatable surface and at least one pedestal magnetically coupled to and in heat transfer communication with the flat surface, and extending upwardly therefrom. The pedestal defines an upper contact surface for receiving and supporting the split bread product. The contact surface is formed to substantially conform to the contour of the cut surface of the split bread product, to apply heat directly to the cut surface to caramelize the inner surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Stearns Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Raio, Juan M. Martinez, Harry Springer, III, Michael Cole
  • Griddle Having Raised, Bun Toasting Surface
    Publication number: 20130112089
    Abstract: An apparatus for caramelizing a cut surface of a split bread product is provided. The apparatus comprises a substantially flat heatable surface and at least one pedestal magnetically coupled to and in heat transfer communication with the flat surface, and extending upwardly therefrom. The pedestal defines an upper contact surface for receiving and supporting the split bread product. The contact surface is formed to substantially conform to the contour of the cut surface of the split bread product, to apply heat directly to the cut surface to caramelize the inner surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: STEARNS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Raio, Juan M. Martinez, Harry Springer, III, Michael Cole