Patents by Inventor Billy Groves

Billy Groves 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).

  • Tumbler for marinating food product
    Patent number: 7838054
    Abstract: A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Grovac Systems International, L.C.
    Inventors: Edward Thornton, Billy Groves
  • Tumbler for marinating food product
    Publication number: 20060110509
    Abstract: A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Thornton, Billy Groves
  • Tumbler for marinating food product
    Patent number: 7007594
    Abstract: A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Thornton, Billy Groves
  • Tumbler for marinating food product
    Publication number: 20020023549
    Abstract: A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Creative Culinary Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Thornton, Billy Groves