Patents by Inventor James L. Charlson

James L. Charlson 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
    Patent number: 5752433
    Abstract: A barbecue grill for cooking food includes: a firebox, the firebox including angled lower walls for draining liquids coming from the food; a grease channel, connected to the lower portion of the firebox, for directing grease outside of the firebox; a cover pivotally attached to the firebox; a cooking surface removably placed at the top of the firebox and securely held therein. Also provided in certain and alternate embodiments of the invention are one or more gas burners mounted in any of several orientations within the firebox, an electric cooking plate, a rotisserie, and a retaining means for securing a fuel supply tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventors: James L. Charlson, Frederick A. Mather, Dale M. Peacock, Algerd Churas, deceased, by Lois A. Churas, executor
  • Barbecue grill
    Patent number: 5603256
    Abstract: A barbecue grill for cooking food includes: a firebox, the firebox including angled lower walls for draining liquids coming from the food; a grease channel, connected to the lower portion of the firebox, for directing grease outside of the firebox; a cover pivotally attached to the firebox; a cooking surface removably placed at the top of the firebox and securely held therein. Also provided in certain and alternate embodiments of the invention are one or more gas burners mounted in any of several orientations within the firebox, an electric cooking plate, a rotisserie, and a retaining means for securing a fuel supply tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: The Thermos Company
    Inventors: James L. Charlson, Frederick A. Mather, Dale M. Peacock, Algerd Churas, deceased