Patents by Inventor Neal P. Barnes
Neal P. Barnes 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).
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Publication number: 20130320005Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ENVIRONMENTAL DINING, LLCInventors: Michele E. Bardwell, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 8505768Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Envionmental Dining, LLCInventors: Michele E. Bardwell, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 8267840Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus allowing a user to get an excellent whole-body work out. The invention includes a frame that has a region for completing a pull up type movement, a region for completing a push up style movement and a region for completing a dip style movement as well as variations of movements within. Additionally the assembled unit may act in a similar fashion to a ballet or balance bar to allow completion of a variety of movements and exercises.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Neal P. Barnes
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Publication number: 20110127190Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Michele E. Bardwell, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 7893388Abstract: A microwave grill for converting microwave energy to heat and applying the heat to a grillable food or other grillable substance. The microwave grill a cover and a base that each have a grill element and an enclosure. The grill element includes a microwave absorbent material and a grilling surface that are in thermal communication with each other. The enclosure is attached to the grill element. The enclosure is fabricated from a microwave transparent material possessing a low heat transfer rate. The first enclosure substantially extends over the first microwave absorbent material. A hinge mechanism operably attaches the cover and the base. An offset bump extends from at least one of the enclosures to maintain the cover and the base in a first spaced-apart configuration when the cover and the base are in a closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Neal P. Barnes
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Publication number: 20100292058Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus allowing a user to get an excellent whole-body work out. The invention includes a frame that has a region for completing a pull up type movement, a region for completing a push up style movement and a region for completing a dip style movement as well as variations of movements within. Additionally the assembled unit may act in a similar fashion to a ballet or balance bar to allow completion of a variety of movements and exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 7452311Abstract: An exercise machine includes a dual fulcrum articulated force lever connected to a machine frame. The articulated force lever includes a first force arm and a second force arm. A fixed end of the second force arm is pivotally connected to the frame at a first fulcrum. A movable end of the second force arm is pivotally connected to a first end of the first force arm for pivoting of the first force arm about a second fulcrum. A resistance load is attached intermediately to the first force arm. A handle section is connected to the first end of the first force arm opposite the pivot connection to the second force arm. Movement of the handle section in one direction rotates the first force arm and the second force arm together about the first fulcrum against the load. Movement of the handle section in an opposite direction rotates the first force arm about the second fulcrum against the load.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Endeavor Design, Inc.Inventors: Neal P. Barnes, Karl V. Vaught, Ross A. Mackert, Jeff L. Freedman
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Publication number: 20080217328Abstract: A microwave grill for converting microwave energy to heat and applying the heat to a grillable food or other grillable substance. The microwave grill a cover and a base that each have a grill element and an enclosure. The grill element includes a microwave absorbent material and a grilling surface that are in thermal communication with each other. The enclosure is attached to the grill element. The enclosure is fabricated from a microwave transparent material possessing a low heat transfer rate. The first enclosure substantially extends over the first microwave absorbent material. A hinge mechanism operably attaches the cover and the base. An offset bump extends from at least one of the enclosures to maintain the cover and the base in a first spaced-apart configuration when the cover and the base are in a closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Neal P. Barnes
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Publication number: 20080064577Abstract: An exercise device includes a base frame and a carriage. The base frame includes at least one curved track having a first end and a second end. The second end is elevated above the first end. The carriage is moveable between the first end and the second end of the curved track. The carriage includes a support frame having an axis of rotation, an upper body frame coupled to the support frame and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a resistance mechanism coupled to the upper body frame to resist pivoting of the upper body frame about the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Kim M. Pederson, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 7291102Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame. The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventors: Ross A. Mackert, Mark A. Krull, Dale R. Henn, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 7048677Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame. The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventors: Ross A. Mackert, Mark A. Krull, Dale R. Henn, Neal P. Barnes
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Publication number: 20030114281Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame. The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Ross A. Mackert, Mark A. Krull, Dale R. Henn, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: 5839356Abstract: A front-loading bread making machines for making two loaves of bread simultaneously. The bread maker utilizes bread pans with a pseudo-overrise which emulate the shape of conventional bread and facilitates handling of the bread pans. The bread pans have a high pan surface area to opening ratio which decreases rise and bake time.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1994Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Neal P. Barnes, Michael A. Fritz, Troy M. Iverson, Michael F. Meyer, Kevin B. Moore, Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Jeffrey S. Duncan
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Patent number: 5466912Abstract: A convection oven includes a frame having a base member and two upright members which extend upwardly from the base member. A cooking chamber is removably supported by the frame and includes an upper enclosure member and a lower enclosure member. A housing attached to the upper enclosure member is configured so that cool air flows from a peripheral portion of an arm into a central portion of the housing and then is expelled from the arm over the upper surface of the upper enclosure member. A passive hinge connects the housing to the frame such that the housing and upper enclosure member may be both separated from the frame and lower enclosure member by lifting the housing vertically and pivoted relative to the frame and lower enclosure member. An extension ring selectively enlarges the size of the cooking chamber. A holster may hold the upper enclosure member and the housing when they are separated from the lower enclosure member.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1993Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Chad S. Erickson, Troy M. Iverson, Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Kevin B. Moore, Neal P. Barnes, James B. Easley, Richard C. Jackson, Andrew L. Von Duyke
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Patent number: D438756Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1994Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Neal P. Barnes, Jeffrey S. Duncan
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Patent number: D587143Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: D357383Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Chad S. Erickson, Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Neal P. Barnes, James B. Easley, Richard C. Jackson, Andrew L. Von Duyke, Kevin B. Moore
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Patent number: D367397Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Neal P. Barnes
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Patent number: D369274Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1993Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: David A. Dornbush, Chad S. Erickson, Jeffrey E. Sandahl, Neal P. Barnes, James B. Easley, Richard C. Jackson, Andrew L. Von Duyke, Kevin B. Moore
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Patent number: D401468Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: American Harvest, Inc.Inventors: John L. Knoll, Neal P. Barnes, Terry L. Van Valkenburg, Michael W. Horvath