Patents by Inventor Duane A. Carley

Duane A. Carley 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).

  • Hinge mechanism for barbeque grills and smokers
    Patent number: 7770576
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for the lids of barbeque grills and smokers, especially for use with ceramic grills and smokers that have very heavy lids. A barbeque grill/smoker includes a base tub and a lid. The invention pivotally couples the base tub to the lid using a four pivot axis linkage. The pivotal coupling allows reciprocal movement from a lid closed position to a lid open position. The hinge mechanism may include a spring assist feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Forté Products LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Polkinghorn, Duane A. Carley
  • Hinge mechanism for barbeque grills and smokers
    Publication number: 20080078374
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for the lids of barbeque grills and smokers, especially for use with ceramic grills and smokers that have very heavy lids. A barbeque grill/smoker includes a base tub and a lid. The invention pivotally couples the base tub to the lid using a four pivot axis linkage. The pivotal coupling allows reciprocal movement from a lid closed position to a lid open position. The hinge mechanism may include a spring assist feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy A. Polkinghorn, Duane A. Carley