Patents by Inventor Andrew Alan Harmeling

Andrew Alan Harmeling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12698902
    Abstract: A fire pit has a combustion chamber with a perforated floor, a chute below the perforated floor directing ash and debris from the floor to an area below the chute, and a removable ash pan occupying the area below the chute and having a handle affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Daniel J. Knight, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 12606762
    Abstract: An outer wrapper has an outer layer and liner and arranged to form an interior volume. A quantity of fuel pellets is contained within the interior volume and faced by the liner. When ignited the outer wrapper burns away while igniting the quantity of fuel pellets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Lucas Henry Zeitler, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 12504172
    Abstract: A fire pit combustion chamber has an inner wall and a floor having perforations for allowing ash and to pass therethrough and having a floor opening selectively coverable by a lift out section having a rim and having a cover with a raised shape for directing fuel outwardly as the fuel burns. The inverted cover is also receivable within the opening. The cover may define cover openings. A floor recess receives the rim to prevent lateral movement of the cover. An ash pan is below the floor for receiving ash and is removeable though the floor opening. A chute below the floor directs ash into the ash pan. The ash pan may conform to the chute for permitting the ash pan to pass into the chute and may be suspended therefrom. A second ash pan e.g., a removable drawer, may collecting ash when the ash pan is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Tandrea Sperfslage, Andrew Schauer, Timothy Wick, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 12498118
    Abstract: A heat deflector for use with a fire pit has at least one heat deflector panel, and a support structure engaged with the at least one heat deflector panel and supporting the at least one heat deflector panel in a spaced apart relationship with respect to the fire pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Patent number: 12460823
    Abstract: A fire pit has a gas burner and a repellent container. The gas burner provides energy that volatilizes repellent from the repellent container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Lucas Henry Zeitler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Ben Yu
  • Patent number: 12372243
    Abstract: A heat deflector for a firepit includes a first fire screen, and a top assembly that reflects radiant heat. The heat deflector has an operational configuration wherein the top assembly covers the top fire screen, which is placed over a receptacle of the firepit. The heat deflector has a storage configuration wherein at least the first fire screen is stored within the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Patent number: 12331928
    Abstract: A fire pit has a combustion chamber with a perforated floor, a chute below the perforated floor directing ash and debris from the floor to an area below the chute, and a removable ash pan occupying the area below the chute and having a handle affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Daniel J. Knight, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 12060998
    Abstract: A fire pit has a combustion chamber with a perforated floor, a chute below the perforated floor directing ash and debris from the floor to an area below the chute, and a removable ash pan occupying the area below the chute and having a handle affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Daniel J. Knight, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Publication number: 20240219030
    Abstract: A fire pit having a deflector ring that is received in a fire screen located on the top of the fire pit. The deflector ring has wall portions that are angled from 45 to 75 degrees for deflecting heat onto the feet, body, and head of users surrounding the fire pit, reducing smoke production, and for minimizing flame obstruction. The fire pit includes a pit body having a wall section and a top surface that defines a fire pit receptacle opening. A lower screen is located above the top surface. An upper screen is located above the lower screen. A frustum-shaped deflector is received in the lower screen. An outer surface of a wall portion of the deflector is for radiating heat onto a user's body and feet, and an inner surface of the wall portion of the deflector is for radiating heat onto a user's body and head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Alan Harmeling, Andrew Schauer, DANIEL J. KNIGHT, KYLE RESSLER
  • Patent number: 12000592
    Abstract: An insert ring that suspends a fire pit at least partially within an opening of a support structure, and provides ventilation into the support structure to an outer wall of the fire pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Patent number: 11885500
    Abstract: An insert ring that suspends a fire pit at least partially within an opening of a support structure, and provides ventilation into the support structure to an outer wall of the fire pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20240027072
    Abstract: A base supports a fire platform with a burner. A tabletop defines an opening with a contour matching a contour of a top rim of the fire platform and is selectively fitted to the base to create a table surface around the fire platform. A fire column selectively fits to the fire platform such that flame from the burner travels into the fire column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Tandrea Sperfslage, DANIEL J. KNIGHT, Andrew Schauer
  • Patent number: 11828471
    Abstract: A fire pit screen has a fire pit screen lower portion including an upright screen wall defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and a fire pit screen upper portion comprising a screen top panel sized to fit on top of the screen wall covering the top opening thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Robert Woodruff, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Daniel J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20230371723
    Abstract: A solar powered cover for outdoor furniture having enhanced functions. The outdoor furniture defines a table top supported by a base that defines an interior for receiving a fuel tank. A solar cover is received on the table top for covering the outdoor furniture. A solar panel is affixed to the top portion of the cover and communicates with the solar panel. The enhanced functions may include lighting, an insect repellent dispenser, and a battery adapted to receive power from the solar panel. The battery may facilitate activation of lights, an insect repellent dispenser, controls or indicators. Controls for activating a controller may be provided for controlling the enhanced functions. The controller may be adapted to receive power from the solar panel, a battery, or a cord connected to a plug-in outlet. The cover may include a securing device for securing the solar cover on the outdoor furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Ben Yu, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Patent number: 11774110
    Abstract: A table accessory for use with a fire pit. The table accessory may be supported by a fire pit for use as a table, for supporting a storage cover, or, when the fire pit is in use, may be moved below the fire pit for use as a heat shield. A plurality of accessory legs extend from the lower surface of the body. The terminal ends of the accessory legs are configured to be received on a top panel of the fire pit. A fire pit stand has a plurality of fire pit legs for supporting the fire pit. The fire pit legs define a fire pit leg height. The height of the table accessory is less than the fire pit leg height for facilitating locating the table accessory under the fire pit chamber of the fire pit for use of the table accessory as a heat shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Ressler, Robert Woodruff, Andrew Alan Harmeling
  • Publication number: 20230296254
    Abstract: A heat deflector for use with a fire pit has at least one heat deflector panel, and a support structure engaged with the at least one heat deflector panel and supporting the at least one heat deflector panel in a spaced apart relationship with respect to the fire pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Andrew Alan Harmeling, DANIEL J. KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20220390119
    Abstract: A fire pit has a gas burner and a repellent container. The gas burner provides energy that volatilizes repellent from the repellent container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Lucas Henry Zeitler, Andrew Alan Harmeling, Ben Yu
  • Publication number: 20220364732
    Abstract: A heat deflector for a firepit includes a first fire screen, and a top assembly that reflects radiant heat. The heat deflector has an operational configuration wherein the top assembly covers the top fire screen, which is placed over a receptacle of the firepit. The heat deflector has a storage configuration wherein at least the first fire screen is stored within the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, Andrew Alan Harmeling, DANIEL J. KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20220196247
    Abstract: A table accessory for use with a fire pit. The table accessory may be supported by a fire pit for use as a table, for supporting a storage cover, or, when the fire pit is in use, may be moved below the fire pit for use as a heat shield. A plurality of accessory legs extend from the lower surface of the body. The terminal ends of the accessory legs are configured to be received on a top panel of the fire pit. A fire pit stand has a plurality of fire pit legs for supporting the fire pit. The fire pit legs define a fire pit leg height. The height of the table accessory is less than the fire pit leg height for facilitating locating the table accessory under the fire pit chamber of the fire pit for use of the table accessory as a heat shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, ROBERT WOODRUFF, ANDREW ALAN HARMELING
  • Publication number: 20220170637
    Abstract: A fire pit screen has a fire pit screen lower portion including an upright screen wall defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and a fire pit screen upper portion comprising a screen top panel sized to fit on top of the screen wall covering the top opening thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: KYLE RESSLER, ROBERT WOODRUFF, ANDREW ALAN HARMELING, DANIEL J. KNIGHT