Richard Martin Keating

US Patent:

40418529, Aug 16, 1977

Filed:

Jul 2, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/702355

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Oak Park IL

International Classification:

A47J 3712

US Classification:

99403

Abstract:

A deep fat fryer which saves on fat by reducing the amountof non-working fat in the fat-containing vessel by using fat displacers which are removable to permit the use of conventional tools for cleaning; wherein the periodic addition of make-up fat to said fat-containing vessel dispenses with the need for changing the fat therein over an unlimited period of time.

US Patent:

45023735, Mar 5, 1985

Filed:

Mar 25, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/478542

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Oak Park IL

International Classification:

A47J 3712

US Classification:

99337

Abstract:

A common filter for one or more deep fat fryers includes a nozzle in the bottom of each fryer vessel for delivering filtered fat in a non-aerated whirlpool-like flow for flushing dislodged food particles through a drain to a portable filter tank. A pump delivers filtered fat from the filter tank to the nozzle for cleaning and refilling of the vessel.

US Patent:

39904334, Nov 9, 1976

Filed:

Jul 30, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/600464

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Bellwood IL

International Classification:

A47J 2700

US Classification:

126391

Abstract:

A method and an apparatus for increasing the combustion flame temperature of a partially-aerated atmospheric gas burner heater and the heat transfer therefrom by the injection of jets of preheated secondary air into the combusting chamber transiting the flow of burning gases thereof.

US Patent:

44818734, Nov 13, 1984

Filed:

May 11, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/493432

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Oak Park IL

International Classification:

A47J 3712

US Classification:

99403

Abstract:

An instant recovery deep fat fryer includes a vessel having a cooking section, of minimized surface area and volume above a heating section arranged for high heat transfer from a plurality of heat exchange tubes. The heating section has inclined extensions that accommodate the heat exchange tubes, which extend beyond the boundary of the cooking section.

US Patent:

40268047, May 31, 1977

Filed:

Apr 26, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/680081

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Bellwood IL

International Classification:

A47J 3712
B01D 4300

US Classification:

210167

Abstract:

A deep fat fryer which maintains fat clean and extends fat life by automatically removing crumbs and food particles from the bottom of fat-containing vessels as said crumbs and food particles settle thereon during frying.

US Patent:

45024618, Mar 5, 1985

Filed:

Apr 11, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/483524

Inventors:

Richard T. Keating - Oak Park IL

Assignee:

Keating of Chicago, Inc. - Bellwood IL

International Classification:

F24C 300

US Classification:

126 39K

Abstract:

A temperature control means for a cooking griddle wherein a tubular thermostat is clamped to the bottom of the griddle plate, shielded from direct engagement by the heating medium and having a predetermined portion of the temperature sensing bulb of the thermostat directly exposed to the heating medium for cooperation with the actuating fluid in the thermostat tube so as to operate the on-off switch of the heating medium within a temperature range of about 5 degrees F.

US Patent:

46975047, Oct 6, 1987

Filed:

Dec 6, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/806092

Inventors:

Richard Keating - Bellwood IL

International Classification:

A47J 2762

US Classification:

99331

Abstract:

A top grill assembly for use with a conventional grill apparatus includes a J-shaped support bracket for mounting over the back of a grill enclosure and a generally elongated U-shaped supporting handle having legs pivotally mounted on the support bracket. A top grill is pivotally supported from the supporting handle near its front and captivated thereto near its rear to permit a limited range of angular movement with respect to the supporting handle. A pressurized gas cylinder is positioned between the support bracket and a cross member joining the supporting handle legs for counterbalancing the weight of the top grill. The gas cylinder may be attached to a bracket in a plurality of positions for varying the pressure applied by the top grill when lowered into the cooking position. A thermostat housing is mounted to the cross member and a cord guide maintains the electrical cord in a safe orientation.