Patents by Inventor Paul J. Simon
Paul J. Simon 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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Patent number: 11889837Abstract: A portable baking oven has an upper portion and a lower portion that define a baking chamber. A baking chamber opening may be defined entirely by the oven upper portion. The upper portion may pivot away from the lower portion to allow access to the interior of the oven for cleaning. The oven may include a gas-powered infrared bottom burner and a gas-powered curved back burner.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20230358407Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20230337857Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20230288071Abstract: A solid pellet fueled heater having a base unit with forced air blowers and a dual tube chimney structure is disclosed. The dual tube chimney structure may be used to warm incoming air for distribution around the heater. The pellet heater may also include a dual auger system and multi/high speed auger motor. The dual auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Patent number: 11730316Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20230225335Abstract: A portable baking oven having an upper portion and a lower portion that define a baking chamber are disclosed. A baking chamber opening may be defined entirely by the oven upper portion. The upper portion may pivot away from the lower portion to allow access to the interior of the oven for cleaning. The oven may include a gas-powered infrared bottom burner and a gas-powered curved back burner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Patent number: 11703228Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Patent number: 11684211Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Patent number: 11655982Abstract: A solid pellet fueled heater having a base unit with forced air blowers and a dual tube chimney structure is disclosed. The dual tube chimney structure may be used to warm incoming air for distribution around the heater. The pellet heater may also include a dual auger system and multi/high speed auger motor. The dual auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Patent number: 11553818Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: HALO PRODUCTS GROUP, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220379349Abstract: A cooking utensil having a handle and a rigid metal scraper head connected to the handle is disclosed. The scraper head may include a squeegee blade holder formed thereon, or attached thereto. A squeegee blade may be securely disposed in the squeegee blade holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220378056Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus for imparting a smoke flavor to food items is disclosed. The apparatus may include an enclosed housing having an upper food chamber and a lower drawer. The lower drawer may include a pan for receiving water ice and a pellet burning system. Cool smokey air generated by the contents of the lower drawer rises through the food chamber to impart a smoke flavor to food.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220357040Abstract: A solid pellet fueled heater having a base unit with forced air blowers and a dual tube chimney structure is disclosed. The dual tube chimney structure may be used to warm incoming air for distribution around the heater. The pellet heater may also include a dual auger system and multi/high speed auger motor. The dual auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220322871Abstract: A battery-operated wireless control system for outdoor cooking and heating appliances is disclosed. The system may include an electronic controller paired to a wireless temperature probe and a wireless monitor device capable of storing and recharging the wireless temperature probe. The electronic controller may control the operation of a fuel supply assembly, a fan assembly, and a spark generating assembly included in the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220304507Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220304504Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel
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Publication number: 20220287505Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220287506Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220287504Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan
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Publication number: 20220290865Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Halo Products Group, LLCInventors: Paul J. Simon, Michael R. Giebel, Xianjia Fan