Patents by Inventor Lawrence M. Pillion

Lawrence M. Pillion 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).

  • Apparatus and method for heating water for infusion and the like
    Patent number: 5183998
    Abstract: An automatic electric maker for coffee or the like, having user selectable AUTO, BREW, WARM or OFF modes. The temperature of the WARM mode is selectable by applying partial power to the heating element. Full power can be triggered using a phase controlled triggerable semiconductor. Monitoring devices measure temperature and time to control the operator of the apparatus and to detect malfunction. A temperature comparator is provided to determine if the water conduit should be cleaned and to determine if the BREW state of the machine should be converted to the WARM state, and to place the system in the OFF state if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Mr. Coffee Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Hoffman, Lawrence M. Pillion, Paul L. Jewell
  • Griddle
    Patent number: D442426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Garber, Stacey R. Just, Lawrence M. Pillion, Phillip L. Brookshire, David L. Slayton
  • Skillet
    Patent number: D443794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Garber, Stacey R. Just, Lawrence M. Pillion, Phillip L. Brookshire, David L. Slayton
  • Combined neck massager and control
    Patent number: D393317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Signature Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Lange, Frank Brichetto, Lawrence M. Pillion
  • Combined back massager and control
    Patent number: D394906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Signature Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Lange, Frank Brichetto, Lawrence M. Pillion
  • Combined leg massager and control
    Patent number: D397225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Signature Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Lange, Frank Brichetto, Lawrence M. Pillion
  • Griddle, skillet, and lid assembly
    Patent number: D430454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Garber, Stacey R. Just, Lawrence M. Pillion, Phillip L. Brookshire, David L. Slayton