Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Francomb

Patrick L. Francomb 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).

  • Barbecue grill
    Patent number: 5582094
    Abstract: An energy-efficient barbecue grill includes an insulated top for retaining heat within the cooking area and a drain to remove grease from the cooking surface of the grill. A preferred embodiment of the grill is provided with an electric heat source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: The Thermos Company
    Inventors: Monte L. Peterson, James M. Fitzgerald, Patrick L. Francomb, Greg Breiding, Mark Ciesko, Andreas Roessner, Dale Peacock
  • Easily assembled barbecue grill with heat distribution plate
    Patent number: 5277106
    Abstract: The heat distribution plate provides controlled flare-up through a system of drop-in distribution plates having holes or slots to allow dripping fats to be ignited. Good heat uniformity across the entire grill is afforded, and the controlled flare-up provided by the holes are slots gives the food a barbecued rather than baked flavor. The distribution plates are held in position in the containment casting by engaging flanges on the casting. The flanges are arranged to minimize the air gap between adjacent edges of the plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: The Thermos Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle Raymer, Joseph J. Hanagan, Patrick L. Francomb
  • Barbecue grill having stabilizers
    Patent number: D358059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: The Thermos Co.
    Inventors: Monte L. Peterson, James M. Fitzgerald, Patrick L. Francomb, Greg Breiding, Mark Ciesko, Andreas Roessner
  • Barbecue grill
    Patent number: D361466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: The Thermos Company
    Inventors: Monte L. Peterson, James M. Fitzgerald, Patrick L. Francomb, Greg Breiding, Mark Ciesko, Andreas Roessner