Patents by Inventor Mark Prommel

Mark Prommel 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).

  • Pivotal guard cover for hand-held kitchen peeler
    Patent number: 6837133
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing protection in connection with the cutting edge of a blade of a generally Y-shaped conventional kitchen peeler or cutter comprising a guard pivotally attached to the extension arms extending from the handle of the peeler, whereby the guard is pivotal between a guarding position immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the peeler blade and a non-guarding position exposing the cutting edge of the peeler blade for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Mark Prommel, Alec Drummond, Noah Zamansky
  • Kitchen mallet
    Publication number: 20040219872
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mallet or pounding tool having a cushioning member on a head of the tool adjacent a proximal end of a handle so that a resilient abutment surface and cushioned collar is provided to protect a user's hand during a pounding operation of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony Di Bitonto, Mark Prommel, Mark Muenchigger
  • Food peeler
    Publication number: 20040216307
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a food peeler having a removable blade that includes an end received in a bore of the food peeler handle and a resilient member is mounted adjacent to the end of the blade and allows for the blade to be moved between a centered and offset position so that the blade may be removed and replaced. A tool is provided in order to remove and replace the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony Di Bitonto, Mark Prommel, Kevin Lozeau, Arsenio Garcia, Juan Escobar, Alec Drummond
  • Pivotal guard cover for hand-held kitchen peeler
    Publication number: 20040128841
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing protection in connection with the cutting edge of a blade of a generally Y-shaped conventional kitchen peeler or cutter comprising a guard pivotally attached to the extension arms extending from the handle of the peeler, whereby the guard is pivotal between a guarding position immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the peeler blade and a non-guarding position exposing the cutting edge of the peeler blade for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Prommel, Alec Drummond, Noah Zamansky
  • Handle for kitchen utensil
    Patent number: D494008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: World Kitchen (GHC), LLC
    Inventors: Mark Prommel, Noah Zamansky, Wilfrido Loor Canizares, Boris Kontorovich, Marcus Gabrielsson