Patents by Inventor Michael D. Leiser

Michael D. Leiser 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: 5819718
    Abstract: A portable grill includes a vertical post, a grill support member, a grill grate for mounting on the grill support member, and a locking member for attaching the grill support member to the vertical post. The locking member has four sidewalls disposed in parallel spaced opposed pairs forming a rectangular tube with open opposed ends. The locking member includes a slot penetrating three of the sidewalls. The slot forms an angled opening on one of the sidewalls and also 180 .degree. opposed "J" shaped openings on an opposed pair of sidewalls. The "J" shaped openings each have a curved side portion corresponding to one half circumference portion of the circumference of the post. The angled opening is contiguous with the "J" shaped openings. The post is retained in position when it is received through the angled opening and rests against the opposing curved side portions of the "J" shaped openings receiving full 360.degree. contact. A grill accessory holder and a portable grill kit are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Michael D. Leiser