Patents by Inventor John N. Dangerfield

John N. Dangerfield 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).

  • Patent number: 7140069
    Abstract: A grease extractor for removing grease from culinary utensils includes a substantially hollow housing formed of a pair of separable sections. Within the housing is an impeller chamber with a vacuum impeller removably received therein. Attached to the housing and positioned adjacent the impeller is an electric motor. A pivotal suction nozzle is removably attached to the housing and is in communication with the impeller chamber. The nozzle is elongated and tapered towards an inlet. Removably attached to the nozzle inlet is one of a plurality of interchangeable vacuum tips. A grease reservoir is removably secured to the housing and is in communication with the impeller chamber for collecting grease extracted from a culinary utensil or other external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventors: John N. Dangerfield, Michael Boehm
  • Patent number: 6216314
    Abstract: A device for removing excess grease from a cooking utensil includes a hollow housing having a vacuum assembly received therein. The housing includes a nozzle tapered towards a vacuum tip that is in communication with an interior storage reservoir. A drain port in communication with the reservoir is disposed on a side of the housing allowing a user to easily drain the reservoir. A second embodiment includes a motor driven belt, a portion of which protrudes from the vacuum tip for absorbing grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: John N. Dangerfield