Abstract: A grill having a bi-level tent configuration, a burner assembly and a grill shell. The lower, first tent has an “I”-shaped configuration. The upper, second tent has a plurality of openings. The burner assembly is formed from stamped metal. The upper piece of stamped metal has a raised or embossed area with multi-level ports. The burner and tent arrangement provides even distribution of heat to the cooking surface and flare-up control. The use of stamped metal for the burner assembly provides for a cost efficient and easy to assemble grill.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 13, 1999
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2001
Assignee:
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Giebel, Daniel M. Stewart, Don Freber, Robert Minor, Henry Schubert
Abstract: A revised boiling chamber geometry in a vaporizer provides a scale collection area which prevents occlusion of the water inlet. A detachable scale collection cup allows for easy removal and cleaning of the cup.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 13, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2001
Assignee:
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter Ehling, Peter Delmenico, Les Dobrzanski, James G. Montagnino
Abstract: A foldable or collapsible cart for a barbecue grill and cart assembly which includes a frame assembly and first and second folding or collapsible leg assemblies. The leg assemblies are pivotally connected to the frame assembly at opposite ends thereof. The frame assembly mounts a barbecue grill casting. The frame assembly, barbecue casting and first and second folding leg assemblies are preferably preassembled by the manufacturer prior to shipping the barbecue grill and cart assembly. In this manner, less assembly is required on the part of the end user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 10, 2001
Assignee:
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Daniel M. Stewart, Michael R. Giebel, Richard Whitehall, Donald R. Lamond, Dylan Akinrele
Abstract: A grill side burner assembly including a burner having a generally disc-shaped body with an oval cross-section. Louvered main ports are arranged around the upper part of the burner body and create a cyclone-like distribution of heat to the cooking surface thereby improving efficiency. A fuel feed channel is formed integrally into a lower portion of the burner and provides fuel to the interior of the burner body. The burner can be attached to the bottom of a bowl-like recess in a side-burner base and covered with a grid. The side burner assembly can be implemented with a very low parts count.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 13, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 3, 2001
Assignee:
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Giebel, Henry Schubert, Bob Broach, Don Freber, Robert Minor
Abstract: A blood pressure cuff which, when the cuff is being applied to the patient, automatically indicates when the proper amount of tension in the cuff has been reached. The blood pressure cuff includes a tension sensor disposed on an end which the user grips, constructed of elastomeric or elastic material, including accordion-like ridges. The ridges include a graphic which is partially or substantially hidden when less then the proper amount of tension is applied to the blood pressure cuff, and which is substantially viewable when the proper amount of tension is applied to the blood pressure cuff. The tension sensor may include an indicator area which is substantially hidden by a set of folds until a pre-set amount of tension is applied.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 13, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2001
Assignee:
Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Inventors:
James G. Montagnino, Mark A. Castracane