Middleby Corporation (MIDD)
Nasdaq: MIDD · Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery · Elgin, IL · filing with the SEC since 1995
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Patents
US patents through Dec 31, 2025 · PatentsView, from the USPTO’s Open Data Portal · read Oct 27, 2026718 patents granted to the 90 names below, as the owner printed on each patent when it was granted. A later sale, a lapse or an expiry is not read, so this is what was granted to Middleby Corporation’s names, not what it holds today.
Patents granted
718
602 utility, 115 design, 1 reissue, 1976 to Dec 31, 2025
Granted in 2025
36
Against 33 in 2024 and 40 in 2023
Applications published
517
36 of them in 2025
Names they are printed under
90
a subsidiary, its own name
By yearGrantedApplications published
Each pair is one calendar year. Applications are published about eighteen months after filing, so the newest years read low.
What they are aboutgrants since 2021
Furniture, games46
Handling26
Thermal processes and apparatus15
Food chemistry14
Other special machines11
Chemical engineering11
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy9
Measurement8
Machine tools8
Control5
Audio-visual technology2
Civil engineering2
The main technology area of each patent, in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 35 fields.
Under which name90 counted
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
36 published
TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
23 published
PITCO FRIALATOR, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
27 published
Viking Range, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
25 published
F.R. DRAKE COMPANY a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
7 published
TurboChef Technologies, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
9 published
Alkar-RapidPak, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
18 published
Middleby Marshall Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
BURFORD CORP. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
10 published
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
35 published
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION its own name
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
Brava Home, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
30 published
Premier Specialty Brands, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
14 published
COZZINI LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
G.S. Blodgett Corporation a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION its own name
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
27 published
Brava Home, Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
23 published
STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
7 published
Lab2Fab, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
19 published
F.R. Drake Company a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
18 published
MP EQUIPMENT, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
10 published
Armor Inox a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
6 published
CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
14 published
CookTek Induction Systems, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
J.C. Ford Company a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
Armor Inox SA a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Nieco, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
6 published
CookTek Induction Systems, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
10 published
Globe Food Equipment Co. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
American Permanent Ware Corporation a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
Lab2Fab LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
MP EQUIPMENT, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
8 published
THURNE-MIDDLEBY LTD a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in GB
8 published
THURNE-MIDDLEBY LTD a subsidiary
GB, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
COZZINI LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
6 published
FLAVOR BURST, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
J.C. Ford Company a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
6 published
PACPROINC, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
CookTek Induction Systems, LLC a division of Middleby Corporation a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
EVO AMERICA, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Lincat Group plc a subsidiary
GB, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
STEWART SYSTEMS BAKING, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Stewart Systems Baking, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
5 published
Bakers Pride Oven Co., Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
CM Brewing Technologies, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
DBT Holdings LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
4 published
Evo America, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
4 published
FIREX S.R.L a subsidiary
IT, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
FOLLETT PRODUCTS, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
Flavor Burst Co., L.L.P. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
GLOBE FOOD EQUIPMENT COMPANY a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
4 published
Jade Range LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
LA CORNUE a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
SVEBA-DAHLEN AB a subsidiary
SE, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
TurboChef Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
4 published
WILD GOOSE CANNING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
CM Brewing Technologies a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
3 published
JOSPER S.A. a subsidiary
ES, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
LINCAT LTD. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in GB
3 published
QUALSERV SOLUTIONS, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
3 published
Viking Range, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
3 published
Auto-Bake Pty Ltd a subsidiary
AU, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Flavor Burst Co., LLP a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
2 published
ICETRO CO., LTD. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in KR
2 published
Nieco, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
2 published
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Premier Specialty Brands LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
2 published
QUALSERV SOLUTIONS LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Alkar-RapidPak, Inc., a corporation of the State of Wisconsin a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
BEECH OVENS PTY LTD a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in AU
1 published
Blue Sparq, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
COLUSSI ERMES SRL a subsidiary
IT, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
DANFOTECH INC. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
1 published
Field Service Solutions LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Holman Cooking Equipment, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Inline Filling Systems, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
LA CORNUE a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in FR
1 published
MIDDLEBY COFFEE SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
MIDDLEBY MARSHALL HOLDING LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
1 published
Middleby Marshall Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
1 published
NOVY a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in BE
1 published
NOVY INVEST a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in BE
1 published
Nieco Corporation, a division of Alco Standard Corporation a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
PITCO FRIALATOR, INC. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
1 published
Scanico A/S a subsidiary
DK, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Spooner Vicars Bakery Systems a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in GB
1 published
VARIMIXER A/S a subsidiary
DK, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Names not counted (5)
Northland Corporation
Also listed as a subsidiary by LENNAR CORP /NEW/. 9 granted and 1 published under it are not counted.
Firex S.r.l.
Most of its patents print US; this name counts in IT. 2 granted and 0 published under it are not counted.
Taylor Company S.r.l.
Most of its patents print US; this name counts in IT. 0 granted and 2 published under it are not counted.
Taylor Company S.r.l.
Most of its patents print AU; this name counts in IT. 1 granted and 1 published under it are not counted.
Firex S.r.l.
Most of its patents print FI; this name counts in IT. 1 granted and 0 published under it are not counted.
Newest grantseach row opens the USPTO’s own copy
| Granted | Patent | Title | Field | Owner as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,509,265 | Flap-folding module for a food processing line | Handling | THURNE-MIDDLEBY LTD |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,507,723 | Adjustable breading machine and method of operation | Food chemistry | MP EQUIPMENT, LLC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 12,498,121 | Rapid cook broiler with movable heat shields for improved temperature control | Thermal processes and apparatus | Nieco, LLC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 12,496,372 | Method and apparatus for air treatment including light baffle catalyst | Thermal processes and apparatus | Middleby Marshall Inc. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 12,495,803 | Sheeter with removeable cutting roller sleeve | Other special machines | J.C. Ford Company |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 12,490,865 | Automated food management system | Furniture, games | TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 12,478,978 | Emulsification system | Chemical engineering | COZZINI LLC |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 12,471,733 | Tray assembly | Furniture, games | CookTek Induction Systems, LLC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 12,465,898 | Emulsification system | Chemical engineering | COZZINI LLC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 12,446,711 | Heated display cabinet | Furniture, games | CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC |
Newest applications publishedan application is a clue, never a plan
| Published | Application | Title | Field | Owner as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | 2025/0345961 | Food Processing System for Cutting a Food Product into Portions | Machine tools | THURNE-MIDDLEBY LTD |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2025/0326627 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLE | Handling | WILD GOOSE CANNING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2025/0326624 | KEG COOLING UNIT | Handling | WILD GOOSE CANNING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 2025/0323473 | Enclosure for Electrical Interface | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | DBT Holdings LLC |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 2025/0320104 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM | Handling | Automatic Bar Controls, Inc. |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 2025/0318564 | ADJUSTABLE BREADING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION | Food chemistry | MP EQUIPMENT, LLC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 2025/0308318 | METERED ICED DISPENSER SYSTEM UTILIZING A BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT GEARMOTOR | Control | FOLLETT PRODUCTS, LLC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 2025/0302231 | COOKING GAP CONTROL OF A COOKING APPARATUS | Furniture, games | TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 2025/0288152 | Integrated Kamado-Style Grill and Smoker | Furniture, games | Premier Specialty Brands, LLC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 2025/0287965 | Gravity Fed Smoker | Furniture, games | Premier Specialty Brands, LLC |
What it applied for, 2024 to 2025: Furniture, games 22 · Handling 12 · Other special machines 10 · Thermal processes and apparatus 9 · Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy 8 · Chemical engineering 5.
A patent is counted where the owner printed on it when it was granted carries the company’s own name, a former name, the name of a subsidiary its annual report lists, or its own name with a patent-holding phrase (Technology Licensing, Intellectual Property and the like), once the legal form, case and punctuation are set aside, and prints a country that name counts in. PatentsView’s data are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Source: PatentsView's granted patents and pre-grant publications, disambiguated, from the USPTO's Open Data Portal, through Dec 31, 2025, read Oct 27, 2026.