Patents by Inventor Jim D'Amato

Jim D'Amato 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).

  • Publication number: 20070261569
    Abstract: A chicken leg and wing grill rack comprises a flat mounting member having a plurality of slots and apertures alternately positioned about the periphery thereof. An enlarged periphery thereof. An enlarged aperture and connecting slot are centrally located on the flat member. Chicken wings are mounted in the apertures and chicken legs are mounted in the slots. Pivotal legs are mounted on the ends of the substantially rectangular flat member to support the chicken parts at a predetermined distance above the grill and permit folding for storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: JIM D'AMATO, JOHN BATTAGLIA
  • Patent number: 7040219
    Abstract: A rack for grilling chicken legs comprises a unitary wire structure including a base and inclined upwardly extending members at each end of the base and a transverse portion joining the tops of said members. A plurality of substantially U-shaped members are mounted to the transverse member at the legs forming the open end of the ā€œUā€. The legs of the U-shaped members form a parallel slot between adjacent members to engage and support a plurality of chicken legs in a vertical position above grill. The wire legs also form a central slot comprising a handle in addition to support chicken legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jim D'Amato, John Battaglia
  • Patent number: 6945161
    Abstract: This invention relates to cooking facilities and particularly to a new, inexpensive and versatile rack for grilling or cooking a variety of meats in a new and improved manner. The unique rack of the present invention comprises a unitary wire structure with a substantially rectangular base wherein the formed wire comprises three sides of the rectangle and a wire cross bar is welded at each end to the formed wire to form the fourth side of the rectangle or square. Members extend upwardly and outwardly to form slots for chicken legs, etc., at a spaced distance above a grill. The wire slots also provide a holder for beer cans and engage a skewer for cooking various meats and vegetables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Battaglia, Jim D'Amato
  • Patent number: 6827006
    Abstract: A rack for grilling chicken legs comprises a unitary wire structure including a base and inclined upwardly extending members at each end of the base and a transverse/portion joining the tops of the members. A plurality of substantially U-shaped members are mounted to the transverse member at the legs forming the open end of the “U”. The legs of the U-shaped members form a parallel slot between adjacent members to engage and support a plurality of chicken legs in a vertical position above grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: E&Z Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jim D'Amato, John Battaglia