Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Lutz

Kenneth R. Lutz 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).

  • Foot operated grill cover lift
    Patent number: 6789537
    Abstract: A device for foot operation of the cover of a cooking instrument, such as a barbecue grill, includes a lever located so as to be operated by a foot, a lift support attached to the cover of the cooking instrument and a linkage connecting the foot operated lever and the lift support. A spring connected to the lift support assists in operating the lid with only a small amount of foot pressure. The foot operated lever can be moved so as to lock the cover in the open position. This enables the cover of the cooking instrument to be safely and conveniently operated in a “no hands” manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Lutz, Jill D. Lutz