Brian W Mathews

US Patent:

8047408, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/174758

Inventors:

Edward T. Eaton - Eola IL, US
Eric W. Larson - Pecatonica IL, US
Brian W. Mathews - Waterman IL, US
Robert Long - Glenview IL, US

Assignee:

Prince Castle LLC - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

G01F 11/10

US Classification:

222370, 222410

Abstract:

A gravity-fed, manually-operable dispenser for sugar, creamer and other particles and granules is comprised of a particulate reservoir affixed to a dispensing base by engagement tabs and slots. The tabs and slots allow the dispenser to be easily disassembled for maintenance and cleaning. The base encloses a substantially cylindrical rotating measuring/dispensing vane that has several hollow apertures into which particulates flow from the reservoir. The vane rides on a smooth, flat surface that seals or closes off the apertures. An opening in the flat surface of the dispensing base allows particulates in a full aperture to fall through and out of the base. A soft gasket over surfaces of the vane that would otherwise make direct contact with the base portion prevent the vane from becoming lodged in place by crystalline material.

US Patent:

8181827, May 22, 2012

Filed:

Jan 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/352450

Inventors:

Robert Long - Glenview IL, US
Edward Eaton - Eola IL, US
Brian W. Mathews - Waterman IL, US
Eric Larson - Pecatonica IL, US

Assignee:

Prince Castle, LLC - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

B67D 7/76

US Classification:

22218902, 222565

Abstract:

Fixed amounts of granular and granulated seasonings are dispensed from a rotatable disc that lies flat or horizontal and which includes a through-hole or void. The void is gravity-filled with granulated seasonings from a hole in the bottom of a hopper. A screen below the disc is formed to have open, through-holes and a solid land. The void in the disc fills with granules when the void is beneath a hole in the hopper but over a solid land thus preventing granules to spill through the disc. Rotation of the disc moves the void away from the land, allowing granules in the void to fall through holes in the screen. A gasket provides a seal between the disc and the hopper. The disc is rotated back and forth around its axis by vertical movement of an actuator about the horizontal hinge.

US Patent:

20110114618, May 19, 2011

Filed:

Nov 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/618939

Inventors:

TERRY TAE-IL CHUNG - BARTLETT IL, US
MICHAEL VALENTINO - GENEVA IL, US
EDWARD EATON - EOLA IL, US
ERIC LARSON - PECATONICA IL, US
BRIAN W. MATHEWS - WATERMAN IL, US
KERRY BERLAND - CHICAGO IL, US
DOUGLAS REINKING - CHICAGO IL, US

Assignee:

PRINCE CASTLE, INC - CAROL STREAM IL

International Classification:

H05B 1/00
F27D 11/00

US Classification:

219201, 219385

Abstract:

Bezels or escutcheons for a temperature-controlled food holding cabinet are removable and field replaceable by the use of interlocking tabs and detents that hold the escutcheon in place and align the escutcheon to electrical connectors. A tab formed on either the escutcheon or chassis of the cabinet, engages a corresponding detent formed on either the cabinet chassis or the escutcheon. Two tabs and detents are preferably used. One tab engages a corresponding detent with an interference fit.

US Patent:

20120121782, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/947898

Inventors:

Loren Veltrop - Chicago IL, US
Charles B. Hartfelder - LaGrange Park IL, US
Brian W. Mathews - Waterman IL, US

Assignee:

PRINCE CASTLE LLC - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

A47J 37/08
A21D 8/00

US Classification:

426505, 99386

Abstract:

A hybrid food heating device () includes a first conveyor toaster, which toasts one side of a food product, and a second conveyor toaster device, which toasts two sides of a food product. The second conveyor toaster device uses a rib attached to the inside surface of a continuously rotating belt to keep the belt from running sideways on the runners.

US Patent:

20120261426, Oct 18, 2012

Filed:

Apr 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/086945

Inventors:

Wieslaw Tomczyk - Wheeling IL, US
Terry Tae-Il Chung - New Fairfield CT, US
Jeff Schroeder - Lake Zurich IL, US
Brian Mathews - Waterman IL, US
Thomas A. Marchese - Schaumburg IL, US

Assignee:

PRINCE CASTLE LLC - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

B65D 81/18
F21S 4/00
A47B 95/04

US Classification:

22059201, 16402, 362227

Abstract:

Escutcheons for a temperature-controlled food holding cabinet are removable and field replaceable by the use of interlocking keys and keyholes that hold the escutcheon in place and align the escutcheon to electrical connectors. The escutcheons are provided with illuminated user interfaces. A key formed on either the escutcheon or chassis of the cabinet, engages a corresponding keyhole formed on either the cabinet chassis or the escutcheon.

US Patent:

20140054327, Feb 27, 2014

Filed:

Aug 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/592576

Inventors:

Loren Veltrop - Chicago IL, US
Karl Heinze - West Chicago IL, US
Edward Eaton - Eola IL, US
Brian W. Mathews - Waterman IL, US
Eugene L. Di Monte - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

PRINCE CASTLE LLC - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

B67D 7/60

US Classification:

222392

Abstract:

A dispenser for viscous, extrudable materials uses a sprocket-driven push chain that is drawn from a chain magazine responsive to actuation of a user trigger. The sprocket for the chain is driven by a toothed wheel, which is driven by a first, ratcheting drive pawl, which is actuated by the trigger. A second ratcheting locking pawl prevents the toothed wheel and hence the chain sprocket from rotating backward when the trigger is released. A single “button” or actuator can be actuated by one hand of a user while the user's other hand grasps a chain retractor to pull an extended chain back to a starting position whereat the dispenser can be reloaded.

US Patent:

20230016392, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Sep 26, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/952902

Inventors:

- Rye Brook NY, US
William C. Cesaroni - Glenview IL, US
Morad Ghassemian - Oak Park IL, US
Brian W. Mathews - Waterman IL, US
Eugene L. DiMonte - Aurora IL, US
Donovan D. Zielke - Laguna Nigel CA, US
Steven M. Lenz - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

KAYEZEN, LLC - RYE BROOK NY

International Classification:

A63B 21/055
A63B 21/04
A63B 23/035
A63B 23/12
A63B 21/00

Abstract:

A adjustable resistance band assembly for providing resistive force during the performance of an exercise. The adjustable resistance band assembly includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. First and second resilient members are provided. An adjustment assembly enables a user to selectively engage the first or first and second resilient members to adjust the resistive force provided for performance of an exercise.

US Patent:

20210284256, Sep 16, 2021

Filed:

Mar 15, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/201192

Inventors:

- Sycamore IL, US
Brian Mathews - Sycamore IL, US

International Classification:

B62D 43/02
B60R 9/06

Abstract:

A spare tire support device for providing extra support to an existing spare tire mounted to a vehicle tailgate. The support device is mounted to the vehicle body/frame or existing tow hitch receiver and is positioned under the spare tire to aid in supporting the load thereof.