Patents Assigned to Focus Products Group, LLC
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Patent number: 8215501Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes a rod member and an adjustment mechanism coupled to an end of the rod member. The adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust a length of the rod assembly and has a clutch mechanism that prevents over-extension of the rod assembly during mounting.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: David J. Trettin, John DeWees, Gary E. Van Deursen, William D. Hill
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Patent number: 8046921Abstract: A food cutting apparatus includes a body defining a first opening and supporting a first blade extending within the first opening. The first blade is configured to cut the food item. The apparatus also includes a dial rotatably coupled to the body about an axis and defining a second opening substantially aligned with the first opening. The dial supports a second blade extending within the second opening. The second blade is configured to cut the food item.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventor: Michael R. Mastroianni
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Patent number: 7770751Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: Lou Henry, Bruce Ancona
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Patent number: 7498546Abstract: Objects of the invention relate to a detachable breakaway power supply device that can be selectively coupled to an electrical appliance. A first coupling element is carried by the appliance and a second coupling element is carried by the detachable power supply device. The power supply device is carried by a conventional power supply cord. Attractive magnetic forces between the first and second coupling elements permit selective, removable attachment and electrical contact between the appliance and the power supply device. This arrangement provides a breakaway mechanism in which disturbance of the power supply cord, e.g., by tripping, results in the separation of the power supply device from the appliance to prevent overturning of the appliance and spilling of its contents.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignees: Focus Products Group, LLC, TML, Inc.Inventors: David C. Belongia, William C. Dobson, Gustave J. Jockers, Hui Ming Kuo
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Patent number: 7291812Abstract: A cooking appliance configured with a programmable controller within a heating unit. The programmable controller is configured to control a plurality of functions of the cooking appliance. The controller is located in the base of the appliance and is in communication with a control panel that transmits a plurality of signals to the controller indicative of a user input. The control panel can be arranged nearly flush with an outer surface of the cooking appliance.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: Howard Wayne Kaney, Alistair Hugh Tatham Mackay
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Patent number: 6988897Abstract: Objects of the invention relate to a detachable breakaway power supply device that can be selectively coupled to an electrical appliance. A first coupling element is carried by the appliance and a second coupling element is carried by the detachable power supply device. The power supply device is carried by a conventional power supply cord. Attractive magnetic forces between the first and second coupling elements permit selective, removable attachment and electrical contact between the appliance and the power supply device. This arrangement provides a breakaway mechanism in which disturbance of the power supply cord, e.g., by tripping, results in the separation of the power supply device from the appliance to prevent overturning of the appliance and spilling of its contents.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignees: Focus Products Group, LLC, TML, Inc.Inventors: David C. Belongia, William C. Dobson, Gustave J. Jockers, Hui Ming Kuo
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Patent number: D568101Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: Howard Wayne Kaney, Alistair Hugh Tatham Mackay
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Patent number: D616250Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: Carol Peyton, Michelle R. Potaniec
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Patent number: D660662Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: George McConnell Davison, III, Peter Arthur Meier, Jason Reed Rogge, Colin Derek Curry, Matthew David McClatchey, Chad Brewer, William Whitlock
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Patent number: D722488Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventors: Eric Lockwood, Scott Shwerman, Christopher Dorion, Michael Mastroianni, Helmut Rosenberg