Patents by Inventor Thomas Serena

Thomas Serena 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).

  • Patent number: 8637792
    Abstract: A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Prince Castle, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Agnello, Loren Veltrop, Thomas Serena, Nathaniel Howard
  • Publication number: 20120294595
    Abstract: A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE LLC
    Inventors: Loren Veltrop, Frank Agnello, Thomas Serena, Nathaniel Howard
  • Publication number: 20120294596
    Abstract: A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE LLC
    Inventors: Frank Agnello, Loren Veltrop, Thomas Serena, Nathaniel Howard
  • Publication number: 20120295210
    Abstract: A conveyor oven has several heating zones. Each heating zone is comprised of one or more infrared emitters that are configured to emit a spectrum of infrared wavelengths that varies in intensity and spectrum over time. The spectra of emitted infrared wavelengths in each zone can have the same or different profile. Zones are regions wherein infrared emitters are configured and operated to emit the same or substantially the same infrared energy wavelengths and intensity levels across an IR spectrum. Access to the infrared emitters and the conveyor is provided by one or more access or maintenance ports formed into a side of the conveyor oven. Temperature control inside the oven is effectuated by venting hot air through air vents formed into the oven sides and/or top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE LLC
    Inventors: Loren Veltrop, Frank Agnello, Thomas Serena, Nathaniel Howard
  • Publication number: 20110303100
    Abstract: A conveyorized toaster oven for cooking flat breads, pita and the like uses infrared energy, which raises interior temperatures of the oven. A metallic shell is formed around the oven, which defines an air duct. A blower is configured to force air through the duct to remove heat energy from the exterior surface of the oven cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE LLC
    Inventors: Frank Agnello, Loren Veltrop, Michael Soldwisch, Thomas Serena
  • Patent number: D634154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Agnello, Loren Veltrop, Michael Soldwisch, Thomas Serena