Patents by Inventor Michael M. Kurmlavage

Michael M. Kurmlavage 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: 20110056387
    Abstract: A roller grill separating device having a pair of support brackets, a pair of crossover bars, and one or more separator bar. The separating device sits over a roller grill and can be spaced therefrom. A plurality of the separator bars can be used to create separate sections on the grill to separate uncooked products from cooked products or to separate one flavor from another. The device can include a sign clip that is used for identifying and marketing different types of food products. The pair of support brackets can be replaced by a plurality of clips that fasten onto rollers or by support angled members that rest on the housing of the roller grill. The device is inexpensive to make and is sanitary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael M. KURMLAVAGE
  • Patent number: 7703390
    Abstract: A roller grill separating device having a clip capable of being attached to a grill roller, a center section, and upper sign clips to hold supplemental signage. The center section stabilizes the device and prevents it from rotating. The center section accommodates a cross bar, a separator bar, a thermometer, and signs. A plurality of devices can be used to form a wall or the device can be used with a separator bar and a crossover bar to create a separate area on the grill so that uncooked products do not touch cooked products. One or more device can be replaced with a flavor identification device. The flavor identification device includes a slide-in signage area for sign clips that are used for identifying and marketing different types of food products such as hot dogs. The device is inexpensive to make, is sanitary and made of a heat resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: 6474223
    Abstract: A roller grill monitoring device having a clock face, a base which fits in between rollers of a grill roller, a stem for attaching the clock face to the base and a support structure attached to the stem disposed at a distance above the base so as to rest on the grill rollers. The device is inexpensive to make, is sanitary and made of a heat resistant material. The device further includes a removable signage area for sign clips that are used for identifying and marketing different types of food products such as hot dogs. Also the device can openings and associated structure for accommodating at least one thermometer for monitoring the cooking temperature of the food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Publication number: 20020005120
    Abstract: A roller grill monitoring device having a clock face, a base which fits in between rollers of a grill roller, a stem for attaching the clock face to the base and a support structure attached to the stem disposed at a distance above the base so as to rest on the grill rollers. The device is inexpensive to make, is sanitary and made of a heat resistant material. The device further includes a removable signage area for sign clips that are used for identifying and marketing different types of food products such as hot dogs. Also the device can openings and associated structure for accommodating at least one thermometer for monitoring the cooking temperature of the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: 6101927
    Abstract: A roller grill monitoring device having a clock face, a base which fits in between rollers of a grill roller, a stem for attaching the clock face to the base and a support structure attached to the stem disposed at a distance above the base so as to rest on the grill rollers. The device is inexpensive to make, is sanitary and made of a heat resistant material. The device can further include a signage area for identifying and marketing different types of food products such as hot dogs. It can be easily moved around the grill and takes up very little space so as not to take up cooking area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D441307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D510879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D483278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D577387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D586404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D586405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D499346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D616033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D667889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D697976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: D706873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M. Kurmlavage