Patents by Inventor Craig M. Tingley

Craig M. Tingley 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).

  • Publication number: 20040089289
    Abstract: A modular multiple-mode gas-fueled assembly, comprises a holder. The holder is arranged to rest within a base grate or on the floor of a firebox. The holder includes a hollow distribution frame having an inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports. In one embodiment, each of the outlet ports are at the distal end of a respective column of the distribution frame. A plurality of support plates engage the outer surface of each respective column of the distribution frame. An imitation candle rests on each respective support plate. In an alternative embodiment, each of the plurality of outlet ports are substantially encompassed within imitation logs that rest on the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Craig M. Tingley
  • Patent number: 6010331
    Abstract: A fireplace candle grate comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely disposed cradle members having a planer candle support surface on the end of one or more cradle members, a hollow sleeve surmounted on the candle support surface, the sleeve slideably receiving an end of said cradle members. Additionally, a lug may depending from the candle support surface, the lug having a mating aperture. A multifaceted mounting surface on an end of the sleeve is slideably received in the mating aperture wherein the incline of the candle support surface may be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Craig M. Tingley
  • Patent number: D397461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Craig M. Tingley
  • Patent number: D427339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventor: Craig M. Tingley
  • Patent number: D429350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Craig M. Tingley