Patents by Inventor Frederick R. Wells

Frederick R. Wells 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).

  • Two-in-one barbeque grill
    Patent number: 5163358
    Abstract: The grill has separately adjustable left and right grill surfaces and independently controllable left and right burner portions. A removable heat shield impedes heat transfer between the left and right sides, to permit different cooking temperatures at the same time. A slotted heat distribution plate minimizes hot spots on the grill surface while allowing a controlled flare-up to enhance the barbecue flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: The Thermos Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Hanagan, Frederick R. Wells
  • Easily assembled barbecue grill with detachable accessory shelf and snap-in wheels
    Patent number: 5076256
    Abstract: The accessory shelves are detachably hung on pins, allowing the shelves to be rotated to a folded down and stored position, or to be rotated to a horizontal locked position for use. The shelves are attachable and detachable without the use of tools or fasteners. The wheels are readily installed by the consumer without tools by sliding the axle pins through the wheels and securing them in the axle holders. The wheels are held by snap-in detent action of the annular recess of the axle and the protruding catch of the axle holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: The Thermos Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Raymer, Frederick R. Wells