Patents by Inventor Peter A. Ryding

Peter A. Ryding 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: 7210643
    Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Publication number: 20060049292
    Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David Holcomb, Peter Ryding
  • Patent number: 6926214
    Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Publication number: 20050133646
    Abstract: A mill for grinding a spice or grain material has a grinding mechanism including: a lever mounted for pivotal movement about a lever axis, a grinder bit mounted for rotational movement about a grinder bit rotational axis, the grinder bit rotational axis being at least approximately parallel to the lever axis, and a linkage coupled to the grinder bit and coupled to the lever to transfer pivotal movement from the lever to the grinding bit. The grinder bit may be cylindrical and include a gradated set of teeth. A cam pivots an engagement surface to adjust a spacing between the engagement surface and the grinding bit to select a size of resulting particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David Holcomb, Peter Ryding, Jason Germany
  • Patent number: 6871808
    Abstract: A mill for grinding a spice or grain material has a grinding mechanism including: a lever mounted for pivotal movement about a lever axis, a grinder bit mounted for rotational movement about a grinder bit rotational axis, the grinder bit rotational axis being at least approximately parallel to the lever axis, and a linkage coupled to the grinder bit and coupled to the lever to transfer pivotal movement from the lever to the grinding bit. The grinder bit may be cylindrical and include a gradated set of teeth. A cam pivots an engagement surface to adjust a spacing between the engagement surface and the grinding bit to select a size of resulting particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Chef'N Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding, Jason O. Germany
  • Publication number: 20040159726
    Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Patent number: 6672524
    Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Chef'N Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Publication number: 20030192971
    Abstract: A mill for grinding a spice or grain material has a grinding mechanism including: a lever mounted for pivotal movement about a lever axis, a grinder bit mounted for rotational movement about a grinder bit rotational axis, the grinder bit rotational axis being at least approximately parallel to the lever axis, and a linkage coupled to the grinder bit and coupled to the lever to transfer pivotal movement from the lever to the grinding bit. The grinder bit may be cylindrical and include a gradated set of teeth. A cam pivots an engagement surface to adjust a spacing between the engagement surface and the grinding bit to select a size of resulting particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding, Jason O. Germany
  • Patent number: 6511006
    Abstract: A condiment grinder is provided with a residue catch or door that closes the discharge opening of the grinder, the catch is connected to the movable handle that actuates the grinder so that the catch closes and opens in response to movement of the movable handle. The handle is connected to the residue catch through the grinding mechanism that includes a movable rasp retainer coupled to the residue catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Chef'N Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Publication number: 20030010855
    Abstract: A condiment grinder is provided with a residue catch or door that closes the discharge opening of the grinder, the catch is connected to the movable handle that actuates the grinder so that the catch closes and opens in response to movement of the movable handle. The handle is connected to the residue catch through the grinding mechanism that includes a movable rasp retainer coupled to the residue catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
  • Patent number: D448257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua R. Stewart, David A. Holcomb, Lance L. Hood, Peter A. Ryding
  • Patent number: D452997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Joshua R. Stewart, Peter A. Ryding
  • Patent number: D453096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua R. Stewart, David A. Holcomb, Lance L. Hood, Peter A. Ryding
  • Patent number: D392517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Chef'n Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding