Patents Assigned to Original Idea, Inc.
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Patent number: 7273261Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a framework having a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each frame is connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus;Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7240975Abstract: A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side suppporting frames, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, said shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7228792Abstract: A cooker has a pan of circular configuration with an open upper end receiving a circular lid and a bottom having apertures therein. A disk shaped drip tray disposed below the pan and having upstanding lugs thereon is selectively moved between raised and lowered positions using opposite latching mechanisms which adjustably couple the drip tray to the pan. In the raised position, the drip tray engages the bottom of the pan and the lugs on the drip tray extend into and close the apertures in the pan. In the lowered position, the lugs are removed from the apertures, permitting greases, fats and similar substances to drain through the apertures and onto the drip tray. The latching mechanisms permit separation of the drip tray from the pan for separate cleansing thereof such as by placing in a dishwasher.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventors: Alan D. Crawford, Robert A. DeMars, Spencer L. Mackay, John R. Petersen
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Patent number: 7225633Abstract: A rotary food server for storing food in a chilled condition includes a dish rotatably mounted on a stationary base and having central and peripheral pockets for removably receiving food storage trays having removable lids. Coolant housings containing a chilled-retaining substance are refrigerator prior to use and then placed beneath and at the sides of the trays to chill food stored in the trays. In an alternative embodiment, a lower housing rotatably mounted on a stationary base has a cavity therein filled with a cooling medium such as a mixture of ice and water. Mounting of an upper housing on the lower housing causes cavities formed in the upper housing to displace the cooling medium to the sides as well as the bottoms thereof to chill food stored within the cavities.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas Inc.Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: 7222619Abstract: A barbecue has a pair of storable shelves mounted on opposite portions of the barbecue housing adjacent the upper open end of the housing. The shelves are rotatable about generally vertical pivot axes so that each can be swung between a first position for use outside the housing and a second position for storage inside the housing. The shelves are positioned, one over the other, for storage inside the housing when each is in the second position. Swinging movement of each of the shelves between the first and second position is provided by a downwardly extending shaft at an end of a bracket on which the shelf is mounted, which shaft is rotatably received within a mating vertical aperture in a mounting assembly mounted at the inside surface of the barbecue housing. Recesses in the shelf brackets permit the brackets to be positioned over and to nest on the rim of the housing when in the first position outside of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: 7201458Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel being connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and is perpendicular to the vertical panel, each of the side panels comprising at least one leg, the leg being a transversely located elongated foot member; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel is connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel and the side panels, each of the vertical support panels comprises a front panel and a side support panel, the side support panel is connected to the front panel of the vertical support panel and comprises at least one leg; a counter is connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels, at least a portion of the counter comprising at least one aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus such as a barbecue; and at least one horizontal shelf is situated on the back side of the vertical panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7156653Abstract: A torch assembly is provided, the assembly comprising: a container comprising an internal chamber for holding liquid fuel and an opening leading to the chamber; a wick having opposing ends, the first end is inserted through the opening and situated within the chamber, the second end projecting outwardly from the opening; a wick cap attached to the second end of the wick; a wick rod attached to the first end of the wick, the rod designed to be situated within the chamber of the container; and a snuffer cap designed to be attachable and detachable from the wick cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7101000Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels; at least one horizontal shelf being situated on the back side of the vertical panel; an umbrella assembly comprising at least two umbrellas and two poles attached to the umbrellas, the assembly further comprising a connector for connecting the first and second umbrellas during an open position; and a cover attached to both umbrellas, the cover designed for advertising material.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 6981497Abstract: A portable cooking apparatus is provided comprising a fire bowl comprising an exterior undersurface and an internal chamber; a lid removably engagable with the fire bowl; and a stand to be locatable against the exterior undersurface of the fire bowl for support during a usage position, and during a non-use position, the stand is situated atop the lid while the lid is situated atop the fire bowl to thereby enclose the internal chamber of the fire bowl.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 6957876Abstract: A portable bar that is capable of being disassembled and assume a collapsed position to facilitate storage. The bar is to include a counter which is spaced from a base that is to rest on a supporting surface. In between the counter and the base is located shelving. The shelving is to include one or more buckets. The counter is to have connected thereto a cutting board and a condiment tray with both the cutting board and condiment tray each being movable between a retracted position, which is the storage position, and an extended position, which is the usage position. The portable bar is to be connectable to an umbrella assembly which is to function to cover the counter area in order to provide shade from the sun and protection from rain to an individual utilizing the bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Original Idea, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: 6827076Abstract: A quick start barbecue comprises a kettle, column and base. A moveable charcoal grate, when lowered into the column, folds into a basket shape thereby holding the charcoal in a compact configuration ideal for starting. Once the charcoal has ignited the grate is lifted into the kettle and in the process unfolds into a flat shape with the charcoal evenly distributed in a configuration ideal for cooking. The charcoal may be started using crumpled newspaper placed below the charcoal grate in its lower “basket” position or by use of a self igniting propane torch removably affixed to the column. A long chimney may be placed in the kettle to aid starting and stored around the column. A removable ash drawer in the base makes cleanup easy. Removal of the ash drawer causes a gate to close so that excess ash is confined to the column while the drawer is out.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Original Ideas Inc.Inventors: Alan D. Crawford, Robert A. DeMars
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Publication number: 20040154603Abstract: A quick start barbecue comprises a kettle, column and base. A moveable charcoal grate, when lowered into the column, folds into a basket shape thereby holding the charcoal in a compact configuration ideal for starting. Once the charcoal has ignited the grate is lifted into the kettle and in the process unfolds into a flat shape with the charcoal evenly distributed in a configuration ideal for cooking. The charcoal may be started using crumpled newspaper placed below the charcoal grate in its lower “basket” position or by use of a self igniting propane torch removably affixed to the column. A long chimney may be placed in the kettle to aid starting and stored around the column. A removable ash drawer in the base makes cleanup easy. Removal of the ash drawer causes a gate to close so that excess ash is confined to the column while the drawer is out.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Original Ideas Inc.Inventors: Alan D. Crawford, Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: 6446837Abstract: A liquid reservoir for a toy water gun is provided, the reservoir comprising: a housing having an internal chamber for containing a quantity of liquid; a fill opening situated on the housing leading to the internal chamber; and a valve plate situated adjacent to the fill opening, the valve plate being movable between a first position and a second position; in the first position, the valve plate covers the fill opening thereby preventing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber; in the second position, the valve is spaced apart from the fill opening thereby allowing flow of liquid into and out of the internal chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Alan D. Crawford
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Patent number: 6446838Abstract: A liquid valve assembly for a toy water gun is provided, the assembly comprising: a conduit being designed to transport liquid therethrough from a liquid source, the conduit comprising an inlet and terminating in a tube, the tube having opposing ends, one of the ends forming a closed tip; and a movable sleeve, the tube being inserted within the sleeve, the sleeve having an outer end, the outer end having a central passage, the sleeve being movable relative to the tube from a first position to a second position, in the first position, the sleeve locates the closed tip and forms a fluid tight connection with the central passage thereby preventing flow of liquid through the central passage, in the second position, the sleeve locates the outer end spaced from the tube thereby permitting flow of liquid through the central passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Alan D. Crawford
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Patent number: D355338Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1994Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: D355569Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. DeMars