Patents by Inventor James L. Hopponen

James L. Hopponen 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).

  • Convertible rotisserie and grill
    Patent number: 6437291
    Abstract: A convertible rotisserie and grill which includes a housing having a first mechanical interface for removably receiving a grill plate and second mechanical interface for removably receiving a spit. The convertible rotisserie and grill also includes a first heating element for heating the grill plate for grill-style cooking and a second heating element for heating an area in close proximity to the spit for rotisserie-style cooking. A probe activates and controls the temperature of one of the heating elements depending upon the desired cooking style.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Uni-Splendor Corp.
    Inventor: James L. Hopponen