Patents by Inventor Michael A. Krall

Michael A. Krall 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: 7051373
    Abstract: A breast pocket for sweatshirts and method of manufacturing for enhancing the usefulness of the sweatshirt and facilitating carrying user accessories. The assembly includes a main portion and a pouch member. The main portion includes a front panel, a back panel, a neck opening and pair of arm openings. The front panel also has a slit therein. The slit is preferably positioned over either the right or left breast of the user when the main portion is being worn. The pouch member has an opening. Most preferably the opening of the pouch member is operationally coupled to the slit of the front panel. The pouch member is preferably positioned to abut an interior portion of the front panel. A closure device may be provided to selectively close the opening of the pouch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Michael A. Krall
  • Patent number: 6173644
    Abstract: A apparatus for converting a gas grill into a charcoal burning grill for conveniently using charcoal or other flammable material in a gas grill. The apparatus for converting a gas grill into a charcoal burning grill includes an adapter container for holding flammable material. The adapter container is removably positionable in the interior of the housing. The screen is removable from the housing. The adapter container is positionable on the heating system within the housing of a gas grill. The flammable material is placed in the container and ignited. The screen is replaced such that the screen covers the adapter container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventor: Michael A. Krall