Patents Assigned to The Product Group, LLC
  • Patent number: 11957236
    Abstract: An integral accessory attachment system having an accessory body having an accessory panel, a connection portion, and an attachment panel, wherein one or more attachment elements extend as an integral extension of a portion of the attachment panel; and an attachment interface layer, wherein the attachment interface layer is attached or coupled to at least a portion of the attachment panel, wherein a plurality of attachment slots are provided through at least a portion of the attachment interface layer, and wherein at least one locking slot is formed through the attachment interface layer such that at least a portion of the attachment element is positionable through at least one attachment slot and wherein a narrowed portion of the attachment element is positionable within the locking slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11889837
    Abstract: A portable baking oven has an upper portion and a lower portion that define a baking chamber. A baking chamber opening may be defined entirely by the oven upper portion. The upper portion may pivot away from the lower portion to allow access to the interior of the oven for cleaning. The oven may include a gas-powered infrared bottom burner and a gas-powered curved back burner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
  • Patent number: 11864645
    Abstract: An interface portion having at least one locking aperture defined by a top wall and an opposing bottom wall and a pair of opposing, substantially equal length, parallel side walls, and wherein an upturned corner portion is defined between the top wall and each of the parallel side walls; and at least one attachment element extends from the interface portion, having attachment element notches formed in opposing side portions defining a neck portion, wherein the attachment element notches define barb portions, wherein at least a portion of the at least one attachment element is positionable through the locking aperture such that the neck portion is positionable within the locking aperture, and wherein if a withdrawing force is applied to the attachment element a portion of the barb portions engages a portion of at least one of the upturned corner portions to aid in resisting the withdrawing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11815329
    Abstract: A holster defining a holster cavity; a locking element extending from a rotation portion to a locking engagement portion, the rotation portion including a helical portion formed in or around at least a portion of the rotation portion, the locking engagement portion including a handgun locking portion, the locking element being rotatable between a locking element retention position and a locking element release position, in the locking element retention position at least a portion of handgun locking portion extends into at least a portion of the holster cavity; and a pushrod extending from a release lever, the pushrod being slidable between a release lever retention position and a release lever release position such that if the pushrod is urged to the release lever release position, interaction between the pushrod and the helical portion causes the locking element to rotate toward the locking element release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Thomas M. Gregory, Robert A. Kincaid, Marcus Byrd
  • Publication number: 20230358407
    Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
  • Publication number: 20230337857
    Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
  • Patent number: 11780784
    Abstract: Some implementations herein described improvements to concrete products and processes for producing concrete products that may provide a positive environmental impact and that can be stronger relative to the percent of cement used. Particular examples include improvements to zero-slump to near-zero-slump concrete mixture design, material storage and handling, batching, mixing, sequencing and curing processes, as well as forming and curing techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Concrete Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Canan D'Avela
  • Publication number: 20230288071
    Abstract: A solid pellet fueled heater having a base unit with forced air blowers and a dual tube chimney structure is disclosed. The dual tube chimney structure may be used to warm incoming air for distribution around the heater. The pellet heater may also include a dual auger system and multi/high speed auger motor. The dual auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
  • Patent number: 11747107
    Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded holster, having one or more wall portions defining a holster body, wherein the holster body extends from a substantially open top portion to a bottom portion, and wherein the one or more wall portions define an at least partial holster cavity of the holster body; at least one overmold aperture formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolding material extending atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the holster body, wherein at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through the at least one overmold aperture, such that at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through at least a portion of the at least one overmold aperture and into at least a portion of the at least partial holster cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11730316
    Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
  • Publication number: 20230225335
    Abstract: A portable baking oven having an upper portion and a lower portion that define a baking chamber are disclosed. A baking chamber opening may be defined entirely by the oven upper portion. The upper portion may pivot away from the lower portion to allow access to the interior of the oven for cleaning. The oven may include a gas-powered infrared bottom burner and a gas-powered curved back burner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
  • Patent number: 11703228
    Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
  • Patent number: 11684211
    Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
  • Patent number: 11684141
    Abstract: A multi-panel attachment system including an attachment interface panel having accessory attachment elements extending from an attachment interface portion, accessory attachment slots are formed through the attachment interface portion, at least a portion of the attachment interface panel is attachable to an accessory, and accessory apertures are formed through the accessory; an attachment panel having panel attachment elements extending from a panel interface portion, panel attachment slots are formed through the panel interface portion, and the attachment panel is releasably attachable to the attachment interface panel via interaction between the accessory apertures, the panel attachment slots, and panel attachment elements; and a flap panel having a flap interface portion, flap attachment slots are formed through the flap interface portion, and the flap panel is releasably attachable to the attachment interface panel via interaction between the accessory attachment slots, the flap attachment slots, and the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11674776
    Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded pouch, having one or more wall portions defining a pouch body, wherein the pouch body extends from a substantially open top portion to a bottom portion, and wherein the one or more wall portions define an at least partial pouch cavity of the pouch body; at least one overmold aperture formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolding material extending atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the pouch body, wherein at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through the at least one overmold aperture, such that at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through at least a portion of the at least one overmold aperture and into at least a portion of the at least partial pouch cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11661254
    Abstract: An integral accessory attachment interface having at least some of an attachment interface portion having a plurality of attachment slots provided therethrough; and at least one accessory attachment element extending as an integral extension of a portion of said attachment interface portion, wherein at least a portion of the accessory attachment element is folded over, proximate a junction between the attachment interface portion and the accessory attachment element, wherein at least a portion of the accessory attachment element is urged through an aligned attachment slot formed proximate the junction between the attachment interface portion the accessory attachment element, to extend through the attachment slot, from a front side of the attachment interface portion, and wherein the accessory attachment element is at least partially attached or coupled to a portion of the attachment interface portion to assist in maintaining the accessory attachment element through the aligned attachment slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11655982
    Abstract: A solid pellet fueled heater having a base unit with forced air blowers and a dual tube chimney structure is disclosed. The dual tube chimney structure may be used to warm incoming air for distribution around the heater. The pellet heater may also include a dual auger system and multi/high speed auger motor. The dual auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
  • Patent number: 11553818
    Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
  • Patent number: 11548832
    Abstract: Some implementations herein described improvements to concrete products and processes for producing concrete products that may provide a positive environmental impact and that can be stronger relative to the percent of cement used. Particular examples include improvements to zero-slump to near-zero-slump concrete mixture design, material storage and handling, batching, mixing, sequencing and curing processes, as well as forming and curing techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Concrete Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Canan D'Avela
  • Patent number: D997480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Clear Consumer Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Adam M. Godwin, David Faherty, Chris Ward, Ryan Melofchik