Patent Application
20210244237
The inventor, John Barton, has over ten years experience in restaurant management and was a General Contractor. Most of his restaurant duties involved kitchen responsibilities such as creating safe and efficient environments for the people prepping and working with food and drink items. The inventor envisioned and built a movable, large, kitchen island cutting board that provides a safe and proficient food preparation working devise for cooks of all skill levels as represented herein. The usual table and or kitchen island cutting board offerings by manufacturers of these kind of devices, only offered a table on wheels with a butcher block or cutting board on top. Mr. Barton visualized much more and decided to construct his version of a cutting board on wheels. He started building from his imagination what it should consist of to exceed similar products available. He constructed a large cutting board as shown herein and built a table around it. He pursued his goal of an exceptional cutting board apparatus with copious experimentation, build and rebuild often, with two prototypes, to eventually have the modular structure as described herein. Also, all members of his family have extensive experience in food service. Each of them is an experienced cook, familiar with fast-paced, busy kitchens. Consequently, they would act as knowledgeable testers. Their feedback on how this product functions in real-world situations made the suggestions they provided, valuable information regarding ways to improve it. If warranted, Mr. Barton would adjust the station based on testing.
The invention as described herein is modular and may be configured and adapted to the requests of patrons. The modular design makes this invention practical for shipping. All the modular parts that form the completed structure are less than 4 feet in length. Consequently, shipping or traveling with this invention is much more convenient. The invention has features that are not seen or available in the marketplace for this kind of equipment. Such as but not inclusive: Adjustability of cutting board height, lights above cutting area for convenience and safety and folding, removable brackets that hold large food service deep food pans. The deep food pans may be used to hold food items to be cut and prepped and or to receive cuttings of food items for disposal. It is a benefit in kitchens of all sizes. It provides extra food preparation, movable counter space and storage for large kitchen. It can also be used as a complete and compact workspace in economical kitchens in small homes and apartments. The inventor has worked on this prototype Invention for over two years with great attention to making it safe, efficient and stylish. He intends to produce this product and market it in many ways. He would very much like to protect it, if possible, with a U.S.P.T.O. patent for the many aspects of this invention. These drawings and explanations pertain to the full-size prototype model and variations of it to follow in the future. He plans to produce for sale, this model and other cutting stations using this BARTON BLOCKS, -ADMIRAL-, MODULAR KITCHEN ISLAND CUTTING BOARD STATION as the example and model. From this model he would like to produce it in assorted sizes, configurations, and titles. It is hoped by John Barton that a Provisional and eventual Utility patent, if granted, will cover these new models which will be very similar, as well. Over the years the inventor has made many cutting boards for family and friends, but never did he put in the energy and creative efforts as he has done with this design. This cutting station has far surpassed his initial concepts and he is totally convinced that he has a superior product to anything in the marketplace thereof.
Mr. Barton has 31 drawings on 11 pages and 9 photos on 5 pages in this application that he feels will depict his invention well. The modular unit drawn with all parts together and then detail drawings of the individual parts or features that make up the whole. He hopes this approach is acceptable.
Thank you for your kind attention, John M. Barton.
Photo 1—Is a perspective view of Barton Blocks, Admiral thereof.
Photo 2—Is a front perspective view of Barton Blocks, Admiral. This photo shows the brackets in the folded down position thereof.
Photo 3—Is a front perspective view of Barton Blocks, Admiral. This photo shows the brackets in the up locked position with the deep food pans thereof.
Photo 4—These photos show brackets from lower folded position and swing up to locked position and then a deep food pan in place thereof.
Photo 5—Top photo deep food pan in place. Lower photo close-up of 45-degree bevel thereof.
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1—Framework of invention. The framework and fittings of structure is galvanized steel. The framework of structure is ¾-inch structural steel pipe thereof.
2—Bottom of Light fixture. Light fixture attached with structural steel set screws thereof.
3—Base unit is the complete structure from light fixture attachment down. Each side of base unit is mirror image of each other. Each end of base unit is mirror image of each other thereof
4—Each side of platform has a ¼-inch thick×8-inches H×24-inches L, 6061 aluminum plate securely attached thereof.
5—The food pan and brackets are removable. The deep food pans and brackets are stainless-steel. The diamond plate is aluminum thereof
6—Four wheels for movement. All 4 wheels are lockable thereof.
7—The middle and bottom shelves are clear straight grain white pine wood, mounted on structure. Drawers or other useful items may be easily installed on these surfaces. The middle shelf is adjustable in height thereof.
8—There are four knobs for the platform, 2 on front and 2 on back. There are Four knobs for the middle shelf, 2 on front and 2 on back. These knobs may be loosened, and platform or shelf may be adjusted in height individually as desired and then retightened to stay in place thereof.
9—The top cutting board or platform is; 2½-inches thick×22½-inches W×43½ inches Length. The woods are made of clear straight grain red oak and poplar, finished and smooth with food grade finishes. The top cutting board or referred to as platform, is mirror image, top and bottom, End and end, and side and side. This facilitates the ability for the platform to be flipped over for a new surface if desired.
10—A full drawing description of the light fixture is included in
11—Is the light fixture structure. It has connector fittings at the bottom of the pipes which are placed over and on the base unit pipes. Then the connectors are secured in place by heavy duty set screws. This is a modular add on and is very useful. A full drawing description of the light fixture is included in
12—Is the bracket and deep food pan that fits into the stand.
13—Stand for the platform.
14—Is a top plan view of base unit. The top is mirror image; to reverse Side or bottom. Side to side are mirror image of each other. End to end are mirror image of each other. The drawings in
15—Is a bottom plan view of base unit thereof.
16—Is an end elevational view of base unit. The end view is a mirror image of the other end thereof.
17—Is a side elevational view of base unit. The side view is a mirror image the other side thereof.
18—Is a top plan view of base unit. Length and width of platform thereof.
19—Is a bottom plan view of base unit thereof.
20—Is an end elevational view of base unit. Width of end view. Height of end view is the distance from top of platform to floor thereof.
21—Is a side elevational view of base unit. Height of side view thereof.
22—Is a top perspective view showing stand on one end of the base unit with the z bar metal attached for which the bracket assembly fits into thereof.
23—Is a top perspective view showing stand on one end of the base unit with no z bar strips thereof.
24—Is an end elevational view of the base unit with no stand thereof.
25—Is a side elevational view of the base unit showing a profile of the stands thereof.
26—Is a top plan view of platform stand thereof.
27—Is a back elevational view of platform stand thereof.
28—Is a side elevational view of platform stand thereof.
29—Is a front elevational view of platform stand thereof.
30—Is a front elevational view of platform stand with no z bar metal thereof.
31—Is a top perspective view of bracket thereof.
32—Is a bottom perspective view of bracket thereof.
33—Is the power source for lighting. Is a 25-ft 12-gauge heavy duty cord. Rainproof rated for indoor and outdoor use. Triple tap 3 outlet female connector allows for multiple usage. Construction and industrial grade. GFCI safety assurance, OSHA compliant, highly visible “safety” yellow color. LED power on indicator. 15-amp, 125 volts rated thereof.
34—SOCKiTBOX—The original weatherproof connection box. Indoor & outdoor electrical power cord enclosure for timers, extension cables, transformers, power strips, lights, tools & more thereof.
35—LED light strips. Water resistant, remote control, dimmable, multicolor thereof.
36—LED bright white light, on off, remote control fixture thereof.
37—Is top elevational view of platform. The top and bottom of the platform are mirror images of each other thereof.
38—Is side elevational view of platform. Each side is mirror image of the other thereof.
39—Is end elevational view of platform. Each end is mirror image of the other thereof.
40—Is a perspective side and end view of the bevel edge, top edge and bottom edge of platform thereof.
The platform is adjustable up or down based on the height of the individual standing at the cutting surface. Whether a user is tall or short, the station is customizable to help accommodate them. This ensures the person cutting at the board is positioned comfortably and at a safer cutting distance from the surface thereof. [0062] The height of this prototype cutting surface or platform is set at 36-inches which is standard for cabinet countertops. However, the Barton Block Admiral cutting surface may be raised or lowered by 6 inches using adjuster knobs that are mounted on the face and back side of the cutting board thereof.
There are four knobs for the platform, 2 on front and 2 on back. There are four knobs for the middle shelf, 2 on front and 2 on back. These knobs may be loosened, and platform or shelf may be adjusted in height or removed individually as desired then retightened to stay in place thereof.
The platform may be removed from the base unit. The stand on each end of the platform is used for the purpose of support if the platform were to be removed from the base unit and set down somewhere. The stands are securely attached to the end edges of the platform. After removing the light structure, large stainless-steel food service deep food pans and brackets, the platform may be raised up and from the base unit. Then the platform could be used on a countertop or table as a food server for hors d'oeuvres or other food items or used as a regular large cutting board thereof.
When deep food pans and brackets are removed from the stand, a 1-inch×8-inch cutout slot is revealed in the middle of the stand. This slot is a comfortable hand hold to lift the platform from the base unit or to hold onto while adjusting height of platform thereof.
The bracket mechanisms on the cutting station are made and mounted in such a way as to hold large stainless-steel food service deep food pan receptacles, and or othervesels in place. At each end of the cutting surface are folding brackets which, when raised and in locked position, hold the deep food pans.
The folding brackets are stainless-steel, maximum load: 330-lb. These brackets are custom fitted to hold large stainless-steel food pans or may be adapted to other kinds of vessels. The brackets and pans are removable and mount to the ends of the cutting platform aluminum stand. The sturdy design creates a safe way to organize food and scraps efficiently and with speed thereof.
The brackets are designed to have the deep food pans butt up against the cutting platform, right below the bottom of the 45-degree bevel on the top cutting board edge. This helps to ensure all dropping are deposited into the pans perfectly thereof.
The edges, both top and bottom, of the platform surface have a 45-degree straight bevel edge which is a style feature, but also specially designed to help debris pieces land directly into the deep food pan receptacles at each end thereof.
