Patents by Inventor Nick Bauer

Nick Bauer 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: 12480659
    Abstract: A vent-free fireplace heat removal system and accessories for installation of components for same, and methods for removal utilizing same. The system includes components so that when in use, heat generated in the combustion space escapes into the room in which the fireplace is situated, and heat in the room within a determined distance from the fireplace enters a slot, collects in a collection duct, and passes through a heat exhaust aperture to be expelled from the room. In certain embodiments, a fan system enhances the ability of the vent-free fireplace to expel heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Bauer, James McDonald
  • Publication number: 20220390116
    Abstract: A vent-free fireplace heat removal system and accessories for installation of components for same, and methods for removal utilizing same. The system includes components so that when in use, heat generated in the combustion space escapes into the room in which the fireplace is situated, and heat in the room within a determined distance from the fireplace enters a slot, collects in a collection duct, and passes through a heat exhaust aperture to be expelled from the room. In certain embodiments, a fan system enhances the ability of the vent-free fireplace to expel heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Nick BAUER, James MCDONALD
  • Publication number: 20220010962
    Abstract: A kamado-style grill fitted with an electric heat source for generating heat internal to the grill. A control panel is positioned external to the grill for allowing a user to activate and adjust the temperature internal to the grill by adjusting the output of the electric heat source. Optionally, the kamado-style grill is designed as a dual use cooking device. The electric heat source may thus be removed from the interior of the grill and replaced by a panel for protecting the control panel, allowing the grill to be reconfigured as a wood or charcoal grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Nick Bauer, George Samaras