Patents by Inventor Michael J. Otterman

Michael J. Otterman 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).

  • Publication number: 20090313112
    Abstract: A method for performing a redemption transaction involves purchasing of new retail cookware, sending used/recyclable cookware to a vender-designated recycling facility, and forwarding a customer bonus item in exchange for the recyclable cookware. The recyclable cookware can be returned in the new cookware retail packaging. The consumer accesses a vender website to select a bonus item and to print out a shipping label for returning the recyclable cookware. The shipping label includes a unique redemption identifier. Upon receipt of the recyclable cookware, the vender facility forwards a customer bonus item to the customer based upon customer preferences and the amount/type of recyclable material returned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Susanne Champ, Dave M. Lew, Michael J. Otterman
  • Patent number: 6509549
    Abstract: An electric oven having a frame; top heating elements connected to the frame; a control connected to the heating elements; a food support rack removably connected to the frame between the top heating elements and a bottom of the frame; a drive comprising a motor connected to the frame; and a rotisserie skewer removably connected to the drive. The rotisserie skewer is located between the top heating elements and the bottom of the frame. The control has an oven temperature and broil selector, and a timer selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Chasen, Charles Z. Krasznai, Michael J. Otterman, James A. Sandor, Paul F. Garneau