Patents by Inventor Cecilia Merritt

Cecilia Merritt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Stove burner shield with folding splashguards and locking control knob protective cover
    Patent number: 6371105
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a stove burner shield having multiple panels 16, 18, 48, 50 hingedly 42 mounted onto a substantially horizontal frame 12 which is mounted onto a stove top 14 by using fasteners 34 mounted onto downwardly extending flanges 46 spaced apart about the frame 12. When in a raised position, the rear panel 16 and control knob panel 18 act as splash guards. When lowered, the rear panel 16 covers the rear stove burners 52 and the control knob panel 18 covers the control knobs 36. The control knob panel 18 has a release button 32 by means of which it is opened. A hingedly mounted right 50 and left 48 panel are also provided for covering the front stove burners 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Cecilia Merritt