Patents by Inventor Edward T. Muse

Edward T. Muse 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: 4300444
    Abstract: A cooking device (10) having a cylindrical housing (14), with a removable domed top closure (11), and supported by legs (12) radially spaced around the body is provided. The apparatus has a heat source (13) located near the bottom of the housing (14) and resting on top of the supporting legs (12). The water pan (22) is located above the heat source (13) and one or more grills (20 and 21) are located above the water pan (22). The grills (20 and 21) and the water pan (22) are supported by hanger structures (23) which engage the water pan (22) and have integral loops (39 and 40 ) forming planes of support for the grills (20 and 21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Smoker Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward T. Muse
  • Patent number: 4020322
    Abstract: Electric commercial cooking apparatus having a cylindrical body with dome top and bottom and a vertically hinged door. The apparatus has a thermostat controlled electrical heating element affixed to the bottom dome. The heating element serves as a heat supply and to generate smoke from combustible material such as hickory chips. The heating element and tray are located beneath a water pan and a plurality of grids supported by brackets located on the interior of the body adjacent the door and opposite the door. The grids and water pan may be removed by tilting each sideways so that they may pass through the door opening for easy maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Inventor: Edward T. Muse