Patents by Inventor Leonard G. Zelek

Leonard G. Zelek 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).

  • Barbecue grill assembly
    Patent number: 8522768
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support frame assembly for a firebox for a built-in gas barbecue grill assembly having a work structure. The support frame assembly has a first end substantially adjacent the firebox and a second end substantially adjacent a floor supporting the built-in grill assembly. In one embodiment the support assembly has a first mating member for supporting the firebox, and a second mating member for mating with the work structure to connect the support frame assembly to the work structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products Co.
    Inventors: Leonard G. Zelek, Adrian A. Bruno
  • Removable gas burner unit for barbecue grill
    Patent number: 6705307
    Abstract: A removable burner assembly is provided for a gas barbecue grill. The removable burner assembly has a burner frame having an open bottom and an open top, a burner connected to the burner frame, and a manifold in fluid communication with the burner. The burner frame, with the connected burner, is adapted to be removably mounted as a self-contained subassembly in the housing of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Weber-Stephens Product Co.
    Inventors: J. Michael Alden, Leonard G. Zelek, James C. Stephen
  • Removable gas burner unit for barbecue grill
    Publication number: 20030213484
    Abstract: A removable burner assembly is provided for a gas barbecue grill. The removable burner assembly has a burner frame having an open bottom and an open top, a burner connected to the burner frame, and a manifold in fluid communication with the burner. The burner frame, with the connected burner, is adapted to be removably mounted as a self-contained subassembly in the housing of the grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: J. Michael Alden, Leonard G. Zelek, James C. Stephen