Michael Andrew Theodos

US Patent:

7592571, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Sep 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/238694

Inventors:

Michael Andrew Theodos - Bossier City LA, US

Assignee:

Frymaster L.L.C. - Shreveport LA

International Classification:

H05B 3/04
F24H 1/20
F16J 15/32

US Classification:

219437, 219430, 219439, 219536, 392501, 277590

Abstract:

A seal assembly includes a mount that selectively rotates an element and a seal that prevents leakage of a liquid therethrough.

US Patent:

7901723, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/930174

Inventors:

Manuel Calzada - Rolling Meadows IL, US
James C. Purgatorio - Woodridge IL, US
Michael Theodos - Bossier City LA, US

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

A47J 39/02
A23L 3/02
B65D 25/28
B65D 21/02

US Classification:

426523, 426520, 426407, 220 2389, 220 2388, 312333, 206 15

Abstract:

A food tray adapted to be removably located in a predetermined position in a compartment is provided having a tray body and a fixed movable stop member. The tray body includes a first end and a second end, a bottom and a sidewall structure defining a volume. The fixed movable stop member is located at one end of the tray body and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. When the tray is inserted in the compartment in the predetermined position, the fixed movable stop member is in the extended position and restrains further insertion of the tray into the compartment. A method of making a food tray in accordance with the invention is provided. Also provided is a method of storing food within a food tray to be contained in a pass-through compartment.

US Patent:

8450659, May 28, 2013

Filed:

Apr 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/761919

Inventors:

Michael Andrew Theodos - Bossier City LA, US
Steven Matthew Takata - Minneapolis MN, US
Charles D. Grant - Shreveport LA, US

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

H05B 1/02

US Classification:

219510, 219509, 219508, 219507, 219395, 219391

Abstract:

A load control system and method of time multiplexing power to a plurality of holding shelves in a food holding cabinet to allow total cabinet power to be limited to electrical distribution capabilities. This method allows for individual shelf heaters to be utilized normally to maintain food temperatures during normal use and modulates power when multiple shelves demand heating that would normally exceed branch circuit capabilities thus tripping the breaker. The system monitors temperature of each shelf and based upon demand executes a logical demand schedule for each shelf heater output (time multiplexing or modulating AC power to each) such that total system demand does not exceed available power to the system.

US Patent:

8558142, Oct 15, 2013

Filed:

Apr 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/761820

Inventors:

Michael Andrew Theodos - Bossier City LA, US
Joshua Michael Cox - Shreveport LA, US
Marie Antoinette Ketterman - Blanchard LA, US

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

F27D 11/00
B21D 39/03
B23P 11/00
F24H 3/02

US Classification:

219385, 29428, 165121

Abstract:

A universal food holding cabinet for keeping precooked food warm. The food holding cabinet includes a plurality of row assemblies that each includes first and second spaced apart heater plates to form a food holding cavity. A bezel extends across an edge of the upper heating plate of a row assembly and an edge of the lower heating plate of an adjacent row assembly. The bezel includes an air duct for cooling components associated with displays carried by the bezel. The bezel is fastened to the upper heater plate and the lower heating plate with an interlock that helps to mitigate oil migration among the row assemblies.

US Patent:

8627763, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/897846

Inventors:

Michael A. Theodos - Bossier City LA, US
Charles Milton Hutchinson - Shreveport LA, US

Assignee:

Frymaster L.L.C. - Shreveport LA

International Classification:

A47J 37/12

US Classification:

99330, 99403

Abstract:

A system for automatically filling and maintaining fryer pots with oil in a deep fryer having a deep fryer and a plurality of fryer pots disposed within the deep fryer. Each of the plurality of fryer pots contains a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The second temperature sensor is enabled to commence a filling cycle of a fryer pot in response to said first temperature sensor when said first temperature sensor senses a first predetermined temperature.

US Patent:

20040159243, Aug 19, 2004

Filed:

Feb 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/366642

Inventors:

Michael Theodos - Bossier City LA, US

Assignee:

The Frymaster Corporation

International Classification:

A47J037/12

US Classification:

099/330000, 099/403000

Abstract:

A fryer system and a check valve useful in the fryer system or in other applications. The check valve does not require electricity or springs, but rather operates based on fluid flow and/or pressure. The check valve includes a sealing member that is disposed in a chamber. The chamber is in fluid communication with ambient air and a fluid container, such as a rear return manifold in the fryer system. As fluid, such as cooking oil, is supplied to the manifold, the cooking oil rises in the chamber of the floating check valve. The sealing member floats on the rising cooking oil until it seats in a seal so as to close the fluid communication with ambient. When the cooking oil is drained from the manifold, the sealing member disengages from the seal and floats in the chamber to a retainer that allows ambient air to pass through the fluid communications and chamber to counteract any vacuum in the ullage of the manifold.

US Patent:

20070144202, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Dec 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634433

Inventors:

Michael Theodos - Bossier City LA, US
Charles Hutchinson - Shreveport LA, US
Keith Stanger - Trinity FL, US
Evan McCommon - Princeton LA, US

International Classification:

F25C 1/00

US Classification:

062348000

Abstract:

A cabinet for holding food having a housing and a plurality of slots is provided. A tray is receivable in each of the plurality of slots for receiving food. A controller is operatively associated with each of the plurality of slots to independently control cooking instructions for each of the plurality of slots. A cabinet for holding food having a housing with a plurality of slots is provided. A tray is receivable in each of the plurality of slots for receiving food. The cabinet has an inputting device and a controller, wherein the controller receives instructions from the inputting device to control cooking instructions in each of the plurality of slots.

US Patent:

20090064871, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/900064

Inventors:

Michael A. Theodos - Bossier City LA, US
Charles Milton Hutchinson - Shreveport LA, US
Joshua Cox - Shreveport LA, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/12
A47J 37/00

US Classification:

99408, 99416

Abstract:

A deep fryer having a plurality of fryer pots disposed in the deep fryer. Each of the plurality of fryer pots having a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor a drain valve and return valve. The system further has a controller that is pre-programmed to count a number of cooking cycles. After the first temperature sensor senses a first predetermined temperature, oil drains from the fryer pot through the drain valve and when the second temperature sensor senses a second predetermined temperature the oil has substantially returned to the fryer pot through the return valve.