Patents Assigned to The Product Group, LLC
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Patent number: 11553818Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Patent number: 11548832Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Concrete Products Group LLCInventor: Canan D'Avela
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Patent number: 11517102Abstract: An attachment aperture array pattern having an aperture array layer having a plurality of spaced apart array apertures formed therethrough, wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows of array apertures and spaced columns of array apertures, wherein the plurality of spaced apart array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the array apertures and equally spaced columns of the array apertures, wherein each of the array apertures is equally offset from each adjacent array aperture in each row of array apertures, wherein each row of array apertures is formed an equal distance from each adjacent row of array apertures, and wherein at least a portion of the array apertures of a first column of array apertures overlap at least a portion of the array apertures of an adjacent, second column of array apertures.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLCInventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220379349Abstract: A cooking utensil having a handle and a rigid metal scraper head connected to the handle is disclosed. The scraper head may include a squeegee blade holder formed thereon, or attached thereto. A squeegee blade may be securely disposed in the squeegee blade holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220378056Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus for imparting a smoke flavor to food items is disclosed. The apparatus may include an enclosed housing having an upper food chamber and a lower drawer. The lower drawer may include a pan for receiving water ice and a pellet burning system. Cool smokey air generated by the contents of the lower drawer rises through the food chamber to impart a smoke flavor to food.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Patent number: 11503899Abstract: An attachment aperture array matrix having a matrix layer, wherein the matrix layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart matrix apertures formed therethrough, wherein the matrix apertures are substantially octagonally shaped matrix apertures arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows and equally spaced columns.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLCInventors: Eric M. Yeates, Nicholas A. Ferros
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Publication number: 20220357040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220322871Abstract: A battery-operated wireless control system for outdoor cooking and heating appliances is disclosed. The system may include an electronic controller paired to a wireless temperature probe and a wireless monitor device capable of storing and recharging the wireless temperature probe. The electronic controller may control the operation of a fuel supply assembly, a fan assembly, and a spark generating assembly included in the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220304507Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220304504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220287506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220287504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220287505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220290865Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220248835Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLCInventors: ERIC M. YEATES, FREDERICK W. STORMS, Jr.
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Patent number: 11388980Abstract: A modular attachment aperture array having an aperture array layer, wherein the aperture array layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart array apertures, wherein each array aperture is formed of two substantially equal length, substantially parallel sides and an arcuate side joining respective upper terminal ends and respective lower terminal ends of each of the arcuate sides, wherein each of the array apertures is formed through the aperture array layer, and wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows and spaced columns, and wherein the aperture array layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of the carrier material.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLCInventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220196367Abstract: A plate carrier having at least some of a front carrier having front shoulder strap extensions formed integral to the front carrier, wherein the front shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of the front carrier; and a back carrier having back shoulder strap extensions formed integral to the back carrier, wherein the back shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of the back carrier, and wherein each of the back shoulder strap extensions includes a shoulder strap channel formed through at least a portion of the back shoulder strap extension such that at least a portion of one of the front shoulder strap extension may be received within at least a portion of each respective shoulder strap channelType: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLCInventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
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Patent number: 11363800Abstract: A pet chew toy selectively affixed to footwear is disclosed. In combination, the he invention having several main parts comprising: a chew toy, a shoe (such as a slipper and the like), an anchor plate and a T-clip. Said anchor plate being sewn into the shoe and having a T-shaped slot configured to receive said T-clip also sewn into a chew toy. The connection apparatus allowing a user to selectively swap out various chew toys according to the preference of a user and their pet. An object of the invention is to provide hands-free entertainment for a pet while allowing a user to perform other tasks.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Little Horse Product Group LLCInventor: Martin Melgoza
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Patent number: 11345644Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Concrete Products Group LLCInventor: Canan D'Avela
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Patent number: 11344032Abstract: A portable baking oven has 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel