Patents Assigned to W. C. Bradley Company
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Patent number: 6749424Abstract: A collector box for a gas burner ignition system is disclosed, the collector box including a top half; a bottom half; an aperture disposed within the bottom half, the aperture being configured to receive an insulated electrode substantially within the center of the aperture and to allow gas from a gas burner to exit the aperture around the insulated electrode; and a grounding electrode protruding from an edge of the third aperture, where a spark may be produced between the insulated electrode and the grounding electrode. Also disclosed are gas burner ignition systems that include the above-described collector box, as well as a spark generator and an insulated electrode. The gas burner ignition system may be used in, for example, cooking devices such as barbecue grills.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventor: Andrew W. Kahler
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Patent number: 6739473Abstract: A removable handle for use with a cooking implement, including a grip portion with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, and a back end. A support post wire with a first support post end and a second support post end, the first and said second support post ends being parallel, is securely attached to the grip portion. A lock wire with a hook end and an anchor end is securely attached to the grip portion. A button is disposed in the grip portion, the button being arranged and configured to deflect the hook end downwardly. The first and the second support post ends are arranged and configured for insertion into a pair of support recesses disposed on the cooking implement, and the hook end is arranged and configured to engage a portion of the cooking implement.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: W.C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
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Patent number: 6729873Abstract: An automatic flame-out detector and reignition system for a fuel burning apparatus comprises at least one spark generator. The spark generator comprises a spark gap and a transformer. The transformer has a primary winding and a secondary winding. The spark gap is connected across the secondary winding of the transformer. A switch is in electrical communication with the primary winding such that when the switch is in a first state, electrical current may flow through the primary winding and when the switch is in a second state, electrical current may not flow through the primary winding. The system comprises at least one flame detector having an output indicating the presence of a flame. A programmable circuit having an input for receiving the output of the flame detector and an output for triggering the spark generator is provided. A method of ignition is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Hank Neufield, Bruce McCorkle, Ron Andoe
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Patent number: 6712412Abstract: A removable handle and method for use including a grip having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, a back end, a button orifice, a locking wire channel, and a pair of recesses disposed on the front end of the grip. A locking wire including a hook end is disposed in the locking wire channel and the hook end is configured to engage the cooking implement. A pair of support posts is disposed in the pair of recesses and the support posts include a pair of support post ends configured for insertion into the cooking implement. A button is disposed in the button orifice and is arranged and configured to deflect the hook end between an engaged position and a disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
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Patent number: 6691700Abstract: A gas grill burner apparatus is provided that fits within barbecue grill cooking chambers of varied configurations and sizes. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a gas grill burner apparatus includes a center manifold configured to form two hollow gas tubes, the gas tubes being substantially parallel. The gas grill burner apparatus also includes first and second C-shaped hollow gas tube end portions slideably engaged within opposing ends of the parallel hollow gas tubes. The apparatus further includes a center grease tent mounted atop the center manifold and first and second telescoping grease tent members mated with the center grease tent. The telescoping grease tent members are configured to move laterally with the first and second gas tube end portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Andrew W. Kahler, Chris Cantrell
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Publication number: 20040025861Abstract: A gas grill assembly comprises a cooker adapted to operate on fuel supplied at a first fuel pressure. A grill is disposed substantially adjacent the cooker. The grill comprises a firebox and at least one burner disposed within the firebox. The burner is adapted to operate on fuel supplied at a second fuel pressure. A fuel supply is adapted to supply fuel to the cooker and to the burner. The fuel supply supplies fuel at a fuel supply pressure. The fuel supply pressure is converted to the first fuel pressure and the second fuel pressure for operation of the cooker and the grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: W. C. BRADLEY COMPANYInventors: Robert Johnston, James P. Jollay
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Publication number: 20040025862Abstract: A vented burner shield for use with a burner element of a grill, the shield including a first and a second sloped surface, each of said first and second sloped surfaces having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edge being adjacent a central ridge and the first and second sloped surfaces sloping downwardly therefrom. Also included is a pair of opposed edges, each of the opposed edges are disposed at opposing ends of said central ridge, and at least one corner edge, the corner edge intersecting one of said proximal edges and one of said opposed edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: W.C. BRADLEY COMPANYInventors: Hing Lor, Justin P. Carlson
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Publication number: 20040019991Abstract: A combination grill care tool for cleaning a barbecue grill cooking surface includes a tool head having an upper surface and a lower surface. A handle having a proximal end and a distal end extends from the tool head such that the distal end opposes the tool head. A push-pull scraper disposed on the upper surface of the tool head extends from the tool head. The push-pull scraper has a first blade and a second blade. The first blade and the second blade are adapted to engage and break loose residue on the barbecue grill cooking surface. A method of use is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: W. C. BRADLEY COMPANYInventors: Ryan Neal, Kenneth Jordan
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Patent number: 6682112Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Kenneth Jordan, Ken Richied, Rick Nuchols, Mike Rowe
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Publication number: 20030208884Abstract: A removable handle for use with a cooking implement, including a grip portion with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, and a back end. A support post wire with a first support post end and a second support post end, the first and said second support post ends being parallel, is securely attached to the grip portion. A lock wire with a hook end and an anchor end is securely attached to the grip portion. A button is disposed in the grip portion, the button being arranged and configured to deflect the hook end downwardly. The first and the second support post ends are arranged and configured for insertion into a pair of support recesses disposed on the cooking implement, and the hook end is arranged and configured to engage a portion of the cooking implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: W.C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
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Patent number: 6640799Abstract: An adjustable searing grate for a barbecue grill comprises a cooking surface and an outrigger device. The cooking surface comprises a plurality of searing wires arranged in a substantially parallel configuration and a longitudinal member disposed substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of searing wires. Each of the plurality of searing wires has a substantially oval cross-section. The longitudinal member supports the plurality of searing wires. The outrigger device is adapted to slidably engage the cooking surface. The outrigger device is slidably fixed along one of the plurality of searing wires and the longitudinal member in order to adjust a dimension of the adjustable searing grate.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Andrew Kahler, Alan Cummings, Ryan Neal
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Patent number: 6640803Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash pan. The top portion and said ash pan are rigidly connected by a plurality of substantially vertical supports. The outdoor fireplace further includes a base, the base providing an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion substantially spans the area spanned by the ash pan and is connected to the ash pan such that an integral airway is formed between the ash pan and the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: W.C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Mark E. Davis, Eric Schmidt
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Patent number: 6595197Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention incorporates a cooking chamber, including a lower portion and a lid that cooperate to define a cooking enclosure. Preferably, the lid is moveably mounted to the lower portion, and the lower portion has a lower surface, which is arranged at least partially beneath the cooking enclosure. Additionally, the lower surface preferably includes an opening formed therethrough that cooperates with a firebox so that an interior of the firebox engages in fluid communication with the cooking enclosure via the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventor: John Ganard
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Patent number: D477501Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Brian Coleman, Devin Moore, Phil Holsinger
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Patent number: D477746Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventor: Richard Harris
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Patent number: D478471Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: W.C. Bradley CompanyInventor: Mike Rowe
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Patent number: D478472Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Steve Cozzolino, Bart Hunter Griffith
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Patent number: D480914Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Wesley J. Wagner, Otha Richardson, Wesley Gegg
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Patent number: D491410Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: W. C. Bradley CompanyInventor: William James Saunders
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Patent number: D494009Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: W.C. Bradley CompanyInventors: Michael Steven Joss, Peter Joseph Zerillo, Vivekanand Challa, Otha Richardson, Jr., Eric Hoyt Wong