Patents by Inventor JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, JR.

JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, JR. 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).

  • Frying apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9003960
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a basin for holding a volume of oil, the basin including a plurality of catches on opposed internal sidewalls of the basin, and a basket dimensioned to be received in the basin and including a pair of handles and at least one catch member. The catch member is movable between a safety position in which the catch member is biased away from the basket and towards the sidewalls, and a clearance position in which the catch member is urged inwards towards the basket. When the catch member is in the safety position, the catch member is configured to engage one of the catches on the internal sidewalls of the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard A. Rutigliano, John Joseph Black, Jr., Ting Chung Chan, Frank R. Chiappetta, Dannie L. McMichael, Daniel L. Sanders
  • Frying apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8943953
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard A. Rutigliano, John Joseph Black, Jr., Ting Chung Chan, Frank R. Chiappetta, Dannie L. McMichael, Daniel L. Sanders
  • FRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130344212
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: CONAIR CORPORATION
    Inventors: GERARD A. RUTIGLIANO, JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, JR., TING CHUNG CHAN, FRANK R. CHIAPPETTA, DANNIE L. MCMICHAEL, DANIEL L. SANDERS
  • Frying apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8474371
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Conair Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard A. Rutigliano, John Joseph Black, Jr., Ting Chung Chan, Frank R. Chiappetta, Dannie L. McMichael, Daniel L. Sanders
  • FRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130108758
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: CONAIR CORPORATION
    Inventors: GERARD A. RUTIGLIANO, JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, JR., TING CHUNG CHAN, FRANK R. CHIAPPETTA, DANNIE L. MCMICHAEL, DANIEL L. SANDERS
  • FRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130108757
    Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a basin for holding a volume of oil, the basin including a plurality of catches on opposed internal sidewalls of the basin, and a basket dimensioned to be received in the basin and including a pair of handles and at least one catch member. The catch member is movable between a safety position in which the catch member is biased away from the basket and towards the sidewalls, and a clearance position in which the catch member is urged inwards towards the basket. When the catch member is in the safety position, the catch member is configured to engage one of the catches on the internal sidewalls of the basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: CONAIR CORPORATION
    Inventors: GERARD A. RUTIGLIANO, JOHN JOSEPH BLACK, JR., TING CHUNG CHAN, FRANK R. CHIAPPETTA, DANNIE L. MCMICHAEL, DANIEL L. SANDERS