Patents by Inventor Ryan Neal

Ryan Neal 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).

  • Publication number: 20040026940
    Abstract: An interlocking cooking tool for use when grilling comprises a utensil having a handle with a first and second end, a tool head extending from the first end of the handle, and an interlocking connector extending from the second end of the handle. The utensil is configured to be releasably interlocked with a second utensil configured with an interlocking connector, such that the first utensil and second utensil when interlocked may be used as tongs. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, Ryan Neal, Scott Dobias, Kenneth Jordan
  • Publication number: 20040026939
    Abstract: A combination cooking tool for use when grilling comprises a utensil having a handle with a first and second end, and a tool head extending from the first end of the handle. The utensil is configured to be detachably connected to a second utensil, such that the first utensil and second utensil may be used as a cooking utensil to grasp and manipulate food or other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth Jordan, Scott Dobias, Ryan Neal, Richard Harris
  • Publication number: 20040019991
    Abstract: A combination grill care tool for cleaning a barbecue grill cooking surface includes a tool head having an upper surface and a lower surface. A handle having a proximal end and a distal end extends from the tool head such that the distal end opposes the tool head. A push-pull scraper disposed on the upper surface of the tool head extends from the tool head. The push-pull scraper has a first blade and a second blade. The first blade and the second blade are adapted to engage and break loose residue on the barbecue grill cooking surface. A method of use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: W. C. BRADLEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Kenneth Jordan
  • Patent number: 6682112
    Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Kenneth Jordan, Ken Richied, Rick Nuchols, Mike Rowe
  • Publication number: 20030208884
    Abstract: A removable handle for use with a cooking implement, including a grip portion with a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, and a back end. A support post wire with a first support post end and a second support post end, the first and said second support post ends being parallel, is securely attached to the grip portion. A lock wire with a hook end and an anchor end is securely attached to the grip portion. A button is disposed in the grip portion, the button being arranged and configured to deflect the hook end downwardly. The first and the second support post ends are arranged and configured for insertion into a pair of support recesses disposed on the cooking implement, and the hook end is arranged and configured to engage a portion of the cooking implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: W.C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
  • Patent number: 6640799
    Abstract: An adjustable searing grate for a barbecue grill comprises a cooking surface and an outrigger device. The cooking surface comprises a plurality of searing wires arranged in a substantially parallel configuration and a longitudinal member disposed substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of searing wires. Each of the plurality of searing wires has a substantially oval cross-section. The longitudinal member supports the plurality of searing wires. The outrigger device is adapted to slidably engage the cooking surface. The outrigger device is slidably fixed along one of the plurality of searing wires and the longitudinal member in order to adjust a dimension of the adjustable searing grate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, Alan Cummings, Ryan Neal
  • Patent number: 6526876
    Abstract: A rotatable handle for use with an associated cookware item including an attachment member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being rotatably secured to a first portion of the cookware item and the distal end having a gripping member disposed thereon. The first portion also includes a handle locking member. A locking mechanism is slidably disposed on the attachment member between the gripping member and the proximal end, the locking mechanism being arranged and configured to engage the handle locking member and being slidable between a first position and a second position. When the locking mechanism is in the first position, the handle is rotatable relative to the first portion. When the locking mechanism is in the second position, the locking mechanism engages the handle locking member, thereby securing the handle relative to the cookware item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
  • Publication number: 20030030291
    Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: W.C. BRADLEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Kenneth Jordan, Ken Richied, Rick Nuchols, Mike Rowe
  • Publication number: 20030005827
    Abstract: A rotatable handle for use with an associated cookware item including an attachment member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being rotatably secured to a first portion of the cookware item and the distal end having a gripping member disposed thereon. The first portion also includes a handle locking member. A locking mechanism is slidably disposed on the attachment member between the gripping member and the proximal end, the locking mechanism being arranged and configured to engage the handle locking member and being slidable between a first position and a second position. When the locking mechanism is in the first position, the handle is rotatable relative to the first portion. When the locking mechanism is in the second position, the locking mechanism engages the handle locking member, thereby securing the handle relative to the cookware item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
  • Publication number: 20020182449
    Abstract: Cooking utensils, serving utensils, eating utensils, barbecue utensils or other related tableware that are coated either entirely or partially, such as at the edges with a coating that provides certain benefits to the utensils or tableware are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler
  • Publication number: 20020178542
    Abstract: A removable handle and method for use including a grip having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, a back end, a button orifice, a locking wire channel, and a pair of recesses disposed on the front end of the grip. A locking wire including a hook end is disposed in the locking wire channel and the hook end is configured to engage the cooking implement. A pair of support posts is disposed in the pair of recesses and the support posts include a pair of support post ends configured for insertion into the cooking implement. A button is disposed in the button orifice and is arranged and configured to deflect the hook end between an engaged position and a disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, John R. Holman, Ryan Neal
  • Publication number: 20020179082
    Abstract: An adjustable searing grate for a barbecue grill comprises a cooking surface and an outrigger device. The cooking surface comprises a plurality of searing wires arranged in a substantially parallel configuration and a longitudinal member disposed substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of searing wires. Each of the plurality of searing wires has a substantially oval cross-section. The longitudinal member supports the plurality of searing wires. The outrigger device is adapted to slidably engage the cooking surface. The outrigger device is slidably fixed along one of the plurality of searing wires and the longitudinal member in order to adjust a dimension of the adjustable searing grate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: W. C. BRADLEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew Kahler, Alan Cummings, Ryan Neal
  • Publication number: 20020179211
    Abstract: The present invention is a pocketed cover to be used on an outdoor cooking appliance. This cover may be utilized for a barbecue grill and can be designed to appropriately fit a particular type of grill. This item may be designed for use on other outdoor equipment that also needs protection from the elements. Some examples of such equipment are smokers, lawn tools, and furniture such as chairs, umbrellas, and tables. The pocket of this cover increases the functionality of the cover, allowing for storage of items such as grill utensils. In some embodiments, the pocket can be used to store the cover itself when it is not in use. In some embodiments, the pocket is located on a front panel of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Hing Lor
  • Patent number: D473414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Scott Dobias, Kenneth Jordan
  • Patent number: D477504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Mike Rowe, Richard Harris, Andrew Kahler, Ryan Neal, Scott Dobias
  • Patent number: D477506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Jordan, Richard Harris, Ryan Neal