Patents by Inventor H. Duane Romo

H. Duane Romo 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).

  • Insert for converting a conventional home oven into a pizza oven
    Patent number: 4640265
    Abstract: A plurality of ceramic oven tiles (36) are supported on a metal frame (10) and the frame is supported in an oven on an oven rack (38) the frame (10) has an angle construction on all four sides. The two sides and the rear comprise upstanding walls (14, 16, 18) and inwardly extending walls (22, 24, 26) on which the tiles (36) are supported. The front has a vertically depending front wall (20) and an inwardly directed wall (28) on which front portions of the tiles (36) are supported. The front wall (20) functions to stiffen the front of the frame (10), and contributes to the overall stiffness of the frame (10). It rests against the front edge (40) of the oven rack (38), and in this manner positively positions the frame (10) on the oven rack (38). Wall (20) also functions as a handle for the frame (10). The frame (10) is constructed from sections of angle metal and metal strips, secured together by spot welding or rivets, or is a one-piece casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Inventor: H. Duane Romo