Patents by Inventor Frank L. Nowicke, Jr.

Frank L. Nowicke, Jr. 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).

  • Barbecue grill with smoker and water pan conversion
    Patent number: 6016797
    Abstract: A barbecue grill modified by a smoke directing sleeve to convert the grill into a food smoker in which there is a sleeve of rolled form adapted to be unrolled to fit on the grill to position a food supporting grill spaced from the source of heat, and providing handles on the sleeve in position to allow removal of the sleeve to free up access to the fuel in the cooking grill. The rolled form constitutes a kit and the kit is adapted to extend the utility of the barbecue grill for food smoking treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: Frank L. Nowicke, Jr.
  • Smoker adapter for barbecue grills
    Patent number: 5909729
    Abstract: A barbecue grill provided with an adapter sleeve to convert the grill to food smoker apparatus having a cylindrical sleeve equipped with handles and means to support the food grill and a water containing pan. The support means provide fixed or removable supports for incorporating a water pan in the sleeve beneath the food grill. The smoker apparatus in the sleeve being configured for easy cleaning either in place in the sleeve or removed from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Frank L. Nowicke, Jr.