Patents Assigned to Crace Associates, Inc.
  • Method for improved barbecue grill cooking of food
    Patent number: 5096727
    Abstract: A flavor-imparting powder composition for use with barbecue grills comprising clay and at least one combustible material and which prevents flare-ups and flaming of food juices during grilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Crace Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Crace
  • Artificial fireplace log
    Patent number: 4877417
    Abstract: A partially combustible fireplace log is provided comprising a clay carrier and combustible wood fiber materials. The clay carrier serves to prevent the artificial log from flaking or otherwise disintegrating during the combustion process and thereby obviates the need for periodic cleaning of the fireplace. The wood fiber provides an authentic wood burning odor during the combustion of the artificial log.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: Crace Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Crace
  • Briquet for gas and electric grills
    Patent number: 4787914
    Abstract: A combustible briquet is provided having a clay carrier for the flavor producing carbonaceous and/or fibrous materials which prevents the briquet from flaking or otherwise disintegrating during the combustion process so as to allow for gas and electric grill convenience with charcoal briquet flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: Crace Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Crace