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1.

METHOD FOR COOKING IN A MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 18352147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-13
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold

Abstract

A method for cooking is disclosed. In response to an oven being selected to cook a food item, a determination is made whether or not any oven is being engaged in cooking. If no oven is being engaged in cooking, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the selected oven. If one oven is currently being engaged in cooking, then another determination is made whether or not the total current demand by the two ovens to cook respective food items exceeds a predetermined current limitation under temperature-control mode. If the total current demand does not exceed the predetermined current limitation, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. If the total current demand exceeds the predetermined current limitation, then time-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A47J 27/12 - Multiple-unit cooking-vessels
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air
  • A47J 37/01 - Vessels uniquely adapted for baking

2.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON AND A DOUBLE DUTY HEATER

      
Application Number 18217005
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-30
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven with built-in magnetron, and a single power connection for receiving three-phase electrical power. Each oven has a base load and a boost load. A first multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from a first phase pair of the three-phase electrical power to either the base load or the boost load of the first oven. A second multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven or to the boost load of the second oven. The modular cooking apparatus is configured such that either the first multiplexor or the second multiplexor can direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 7/02 - Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy using microwaves
  • F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

3.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A GREASE SHIELD

      
Application Number 16997375
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-19
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner Automatin Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee T.

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. A grease shield is located within the first oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 11/00 - Combinations of two or more stoves or ranges, e.g. each having a different kind of energy supply
  • F24C 15/36 - Protective guards, e.g. for preventing access to heated parts
  • F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens

4.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON

      
Application Number 16997402
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-19
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee T.
  • Sayas, Anthony

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven having a cooking chamber. The hot air oven includes a cook rack having multiple air deflectors having different lengths located within said cooking chamber and a blower for directing heated air in a horizontal direction beneath said cook rack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor

5.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Document Number 03172606
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing for displaying only the food items for which the first oven or the second oven is a corresponding oven type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces

6.

METHOD FOR COOKING IN A MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Document Number 03172614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold

Abstract

A method for cooking is disclosed. In response to an oven being selected to cook a food item, a determination is made whether or not any oven is being engaged in cooking. If no oven is being engaged in cooking, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the selected oven. If one oven is currently being engaged in cooking, then another determination is made whether or not the total current demand by the two ovens to cook respective food items exceeds a predetermined current limitation under temperature-control mode. If the total current demand does not exceed the predetermined current limitation, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. If the total current demand exceeds the predetermined current limitation, then time-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces

7.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON

      
Document Number 03172739
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sayas, Anthony

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven having a cooking chamber. The hot air oven includes a cook rack having multiple air deflectors having different lengths located within said cooking chamber and a blower for directing heated air in a horizontal direction beneath said cook rack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air
  • A21B 3/02 - DoorsFlap gates
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor
  • F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens

8.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON AND A DOUBLE DUTY HEATER

      
Document Number 03172743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven with built-in magnetron, and a single power connection for receiving three-phase electrical power. Each oven has a base load and a boost load. A first multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from a first phase pair of the three-phase electrical power to either the base load or the boost load of the first oven. A second multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven or to the boost load of the second oven. The modular cooking apparatus is configured such that either the first multiplexor or the second multiplexor can direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control

9.

Modular cooking appliance

      
Application Number 17094438
Grant Number 12178357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-10
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing for displaying only the food items for which the first oven or the second oven is a corresponding oven type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 36/32 - Time-controlled igniting mechanisms or alarm devices
  • A47J 44/00 - Multi-purpose machines for preparing food
  • F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air

10.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 16838540
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-02
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Smith, Scott
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sackett, Harold

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 27/12 - Multiple-unit cooking-vessels
  • A47J 36/04 - Selection of specific materials, e.g. heavy bottoms with copper inlay or with insulating inlay the materials being non-metallic
  • A47J 37/01 - Vessels uniquely adapted for baking
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air
  • A21B 2/00 - Baking apparatus employing high-frequency or infrared heating
  • A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens

11.

Modular cooking appliance having a hot air oven with a built-in magnetron and a double duty heater

      
Application Number 17211414
Grant Number 11739942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-24
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven with built-in magnetron, and a single power connection for receiving three-phase electrical power. Each oven has a base load and a boost load. A first multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from a first phase pair of the three-phase electrical power to either the base load or the boost load of the first oven. A second multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven or to the boost load of the second oven. The modular cooking apparatus is configured such that either the first multiplexor or the second multiplexor can direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 7/02 - Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy using microwaves
  • F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough

12.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN

      
Application Number 17219135
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The first oven includes a cooking cavity and is configured to provide a plurality of non-laminar streams of heated air to the cooking cavity. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air
  • A21B 3/07 - Charging or discharging ovens
  • A21B 1/52 - Portable ovensCollapsible ovens

13.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN

      
Application Number US2021025339
Publication Number 2021/202850
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-01
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The first oven includes a cooking cavity and is configured to provide a plurality of non-laminar streams of heated air to the cooking cavity. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 37/06 - RoastersGrills Sandwich grills
  • A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implementsSpits
  • F27B 9/10 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity heated without contact between combustion gases and chargeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity electrically heated heated by hot air or gas
  • F27B 9/36 - Arrangements of heating devices

14.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number US2021024607
Publication Number 2021/202352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Smith, Scott
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sackett, Harold

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/50 - Bakers' ovens characterised by having removable baking surfaces
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

15.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING AN AUTO-LOADING MICROWAVE OVEN

      
Application Number US2021024618
Publication Number 2021/202356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sayas, Anthony
  • Mccauley, Danny

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a microwave oven. The microwave oven includes a magnetron and a cooking chamber, an oven door for covering the cooking chamber, wherein the oven door includes an external cover and an internal cover, a motor located outside the cooking chamber, a food holding surface located inside the cooking chamber, and a crank-and-cam mechanism connected to the food holding surface via a rod. The crank-and-cam mechanism moves the food holding surface to and fro within the cooking chamber during cooking for promoting food cooking evenness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor

16.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON

      
Application Number US2021024639
Publication Number 2021/202369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sayas, Anthony

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven having a cooking chamber. The hot air oven includes a cook rack having multiple air deflectors having different lengths located within said cooking chamber and a blower for directing heated air in a horizontal direction beneath said cook rack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air
  • A21B 3/02 - DoorsFlap gates
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor
  • F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens

17.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number US2021024712
Publication Number 2021/202415
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing for displaying only the food items for which the first oven or the second oven is a corresponding oven type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying

18.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN

      
Document Number 03172612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-01
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The first oven includes a cooking cavity and is configured to provide a plurality of non-laminar streams of heated air to the cooking cavity. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 37/04 - Roasting apparatus with movably-mounted food supports or with movable heating implementsSpits
  • A47J 37/06 - RoastersGrills Sandwich grills
  • F27B 9/10 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity heated without contact between combustion gases and chargeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity electrically heated heated by hot air or gas
  • F27B 9/36 - Arrangements of heating devices

19.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A USER INTERFACE

      
Document Number 03172615
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Pool Iii, James K.

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing which displays a user interface that directs an operator of the modular cooking apparatus to the oven that should be used to cook a particular food item.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature

20.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING AN AUTO-LOADING MICROWAVE OVEN

      
Document Number 03172731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sayas, Anthony
  • Mccauley, Danny

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a microwave oven. The microwave oven includes a magnetron and a cooking chamber, an oven door for covering the cooking chamber, wherein the oven door includes an external cover and an internal cover, a motor located outside the cooking chamber, a food holding surface located inside the cooking chamber, and a crank-and-cam mechanism connected to the food holding surface via a rod. The crank-and-cam mechanism moves the food holding surface to and fro within the cooking chamber during cooking for promoting food cooking evenness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control

21.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A GREASE SHIELD

      
Document Number 03172736
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. A grease shield is located within the first oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Document Number 03172741
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Open to Public Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Smith, Scott
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sackett, Harold

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/50 - Bakers' ovens characterised by having removable baking surfaces
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

23.

Method for cooking in a modular cooking appliance

      
Application Number 16838563
Grant Number 11737467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold

Abstract

A method for cooking is disclosed. In response to an oven being selected to cook a food item, a determination is made whether or not any oven is being engaged in cooking. If no oven is being engaged in cooking, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the selected oven. If one oven is currently being engaged in cooking, then another determination is made whether or not the total current demand by the two ovens to cook respective food items exceeds a predetermined current limitation under temperature-control mode. If the total current demand does not exceed the predetermined current limitation, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. If the total current demand exceeds the predetermined current limitation, then time-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A47J 27/12 - Multiple-unit cooking-vessels
  • A47J 37/01 - Vessels uniquely adapted for baking
  • A21B 1/24 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough
  • A21B 1/26 - Ovens heated by media flowing therethrough by hot air

24.

Modular cooking appliance having an auto-loading microwave oven

      
Application Number 16838589
Grant Number 12063732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2024-08-13
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee
  • Sayas, Anthony
  • Mccauley, Danny

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a microwave oven. The microwave oven includes a magnetron and a cooking chamber, an oven door for covering the cooking chamber, wherein the oven door includes an external cover and an internal cover, a motor located outside the cooking chamber, a food holding surface located inside the cooking chamber, and a crank-and-cam mechanism connected to the food holding surface via a rod. The crank-and-cam mechanism moves the food holding surface to and fro within the cooking chamber during cooking for promoting food cooking evenness.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A USER INTERFACE

      
Application Number 17211407
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-24
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip R.
  • Pool, Iii, James K.

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing which displays a user interface that directs an operator of the modular cooking apparatus to the oven that should be used to cook a particular food item.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
  • F24C 15/16 - Shelves, racks or trays inside ovensSupports therefor
  • F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens

26.

METHOD FOR COOKING IN A MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE

      
Application Number US2021024614
Publication Number 2021/202355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Podevels, Andrew
  • Hansen, Harold

Abstract

A method for cooking is disclosed. In response to an oven being selected to cook a food item, a determination is made whether or not any oven is being engaged in cooking. If no oven is being engaged in cooking, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the selected oven. If one oven is currently being engaged in cooking, then another determination is made whether or not the total current demand by the two ovens to cook respective food items exceeds a predetermined current limitation under temperature-control mode. If the total current demand does not exceed the predetermined current limitation, then temperature-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens. If the total current demand exceeds the predetermined current limitation, then time-control mode is utilized to control oven temperature of the two ovens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-track typeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber typeCombinations of furnaces
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying

27.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A GREASE SHIELD

      
Application Number US2021024630
Publication Number 2021/202362
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Vanlanen, Lee

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a housing for containing a first and second interchangeable cooking modules. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. A grease shield is located within the first oven. The second oven is different from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a control panel for receiving cooking inputs, a controller for controlling the first and second interchangeable cooking modules, and a single power plug for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A USER INTERFACE

      
Application Number US2021024714
Publication Number 2021/202417
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Pool, Iii, James, K.

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a housing having a first interchangeable cooking module, a second interchangeable cooking module, and a single power connection for receiving electrical power from a wall outlet. The first interchangeable cooking module contains a first oven, and the second interchangeable cooking module contains a second oven. The second oven is a different oven type from the first oven. The modular cooking apparatus also includes a controller within the housing for controlling the first and second ovens. The controller includes a memory for storing a list of food items to be cooked within the modular cooking apparatus and a corresponding oven type for each of the food items. The modular cooking apparatus further includes a control panel on the housing which displays a user interface that directs an operator of the modular cooking apparatus to the oven that should be used to cook a particular food item.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying

29.

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON AND A DOUBLE DUTY HEATER

      
Application Number US2021024715
Publication Number 2021/202418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckee, Philip, R.
  • Podevels, Andrew

Abstract

A modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven with built-in magnetron, and a single power connection for receiving three-phase electrical power. Each oven has a base load and a boost load. A first multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from a first phase pair of the three-phase electrical power to either the base load or the boost load of the first oven. A second multiplexor is configured to direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven or to the boost load of the second oven. The modular cooking apparatus is configured such that either the first multiplexor or the second multiplexor can direct electrical power from the first phase pair to the boost load of the first oven.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • A21B 1/00 - Bakers' ovens
  • A21B 1/40 - Bakers' ovens characterised by the means for regulating the temperature
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying

30.

PLEXOR

      
Application Number 018299500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-09-01
Registration Date 2021-01-08
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Commercial cooking ovens.

31.

PLEXOR

      
Application Number 204869700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-08-31
Registration Date 2023-03-01
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Commercial cooking ovens

32.

PLEXOR

      
Serial Number 88825564
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-07
Registration Date 2021-01-05
Owner AUTOMATION TECH, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Commercial cooking ovens

33.

PLEXR

      
Application Number 015857519
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-27
Registration Date 2017-01-09
Owner Automation Tech, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Commercial cooking ovens.