Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Hester

Kevin R. Hester 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: 7040510
    Abstract: An extension arm device for releasably holding, manipulating, and remote operation of conventional trigger pump spray containers having a manual trigger pump spray head thereon. The extension arm is an elongate tubular member having a mounting receptacle at a distal end for releasably receiving and securing the trigger pump spray container and pump spray head thereto, a handle and trigger assembly at the proximal end, and an actuator rod connected to the trigger assembly at the proximal end extending through the arm and having an opposed outer end configured to engage and operate the trigger of the trigger pump spray head. Manual reciprocation of the trigger assembly at the proximal end is transmitted to the pump spray head trigger by the actuator rod to pump liquid from the container and discharge it through the nozzle of the spray head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: 6557460
    Abstract: A wire frame for supporting a beverage can having at least one top opening and containing a desired flavored beverage in an upright position and for supporting a roasting fowl. The frame supports a beverage can to be inserted into the central cavity of a fowl that has been cleaned and seasoned as desired. The frame holds the beverage can and the whole fowl in a substantially vertical position for roasting. As the beverage heats during roasting the flavor of the beverage is imparted to the fowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Cajun Chickcan, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: 6503551
    Abstract: A method for roasting a fowl utilizing a wire frame for supporting a beverage can in an upright position, the can having at least one top opening and containing a desired flavored beverage. The beverage can is fitted into the frame, opened, and inserted into the central cavity of a fowl that has been cleaned and seasoned as desired. The frame holds the beverage can and the whole fowl in a substantially vertical position for roasting. The frame may be placed over a pan to collect the juices from the fowl as it is roasted. The apparatus is employed by placing the frame, upon which is mounted the beverage can with the desired liquid and the fowl to be roasted, into a heat source. The heat source may be an oven, a roaster, or the surface of a barbecue grill. As the beverage heats during roasting the flavor of the beverage is imparted to the fowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Cajun Chickcan, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Publication number: 20020195000
    Abstract: A method for roasting a fowl utilizing a wire frame for supporting a beverage can in an upright position, the can having at least one top opening and containing a desired flavored beverage. The beverage can is fitted into the frame, opened, and inserted into the central cavity of a fowl that has been cleaned and seasoned as desired. The frame holds the beverage can and the whole fowl in a substantially vertical position for roasting. The frame may be placed over a pan to collect the juices from the fowl as it is roasted. The apparatus is employed by placing the frame, upon which is mounted the beverage can with the desired liquid and the fowl to be roasted, into a heat source. The heat source may be an oven, a roaster, or the surface of a barbecue grill. As the beverage heats during roasting the flavor of the beverage is imparted to the fowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Publication number: 20020195001
    Abstract: A wire frame for supporting a beverage can having at least one top opening and containing a desired flavored beverage in an upright position and for supporting a roasting fowl. The frame supports a beverage can to be inserted into the central cavity of a fowl that has been cleaned and seasoned as desired. The frame holds the beverage can and the whole fowl in a substantially vertical position for roasting. As the beverage heats during roasting the flavor of the beverage is imparted to the fowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: 6460452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for roasting a fowl. The apparatus and method utilizes a wire frame for supporting a beverage can having at least one top opening and containing a desired flavored beverage in an upright position. The beverage can is inserted into the central cavity of a fowl that has been cleaned and seasoned as desired. The frame holds the beverage can and the whole fowl in a substantially vertical position for roasting. The frame may be placed over a pan to collect the juices from the fowl as it is roasted. The apparatus is employed by placing the frame, upon which is mounted the beverage can with the desired liquid and the fowl to be roasted, into a heat source. The heat source may be an oven, a roaster, or the surface of a barbecue grill. As the beverage heats during roasting the flavor of the beverage is imparted to the fowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Cajun Chick Can, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: D481903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: D493066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester
  • Patent number: D496221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin R. Hester