Patents by Inventor Ronald Popeil
Ronald Popeil 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: 20070256571Abstract: A cooking device include an outer housing and a cooking cavity disposed within and separate from the outer housing. The cooking cavity accommodates a volume of cooking liquid therein. The device includes a heater positioned adjacent the cooking cavity to heat the cooking liquid. A lid is movably attached to the device and is used to form a seal with the cooking cavity. The lid includes a transparent portion positioned along a top surface to enable viewing inside of the cooking cavity. A controller can be used to heat the cooking fluid for an amount of time designated by user input. A moving mechanism can be used to move a food article into and out of the cooking liquid. The moving mechanism can be automated. The device can include a drainage system for removing the cooking liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Kathryn Popeil-Gantman, Lauren Popeil, Shannon Popeil-Stairs
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Publication number: 20070101585Abstract: Double hooked device with the hooks being transversely positioned on the end of a shaft having a handle at its opposite end. The hooks may snag, lift, move and/or flip food or other articles by the hooks being rotated generally about the shaft's axis until one of the double hooks penetrates into the article to be lifted. A shield at the base of the handle is a guard to cover the tips of the hooks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Ronco Marketing CorporationInventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus
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Publication number: 20070034621Abstract: Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more versatile. Construction features include: a scale appropriate for cleaning in a typical kitchen sink, use of removable electrical components, and single oven wall construction, all to allow easy cabinet cleaning. Also shown is a locking tab manufacturing detail which creates an inexpensive, light weight, oven cavity, which is easy to clean and also permits oven cavity washing and/or immersion in water. This manufacturing detail also is easy to handle by the end-user without projecting sharp edges. Self lubricated spit assembly axles are shown as well to help deaden sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Shannon Popeil-Stairs, Lauren Popeil
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Publication number: 20070028780Abstract: A cooking device include an outer housing and a cooking cavity disposed within and separate from the outer housing. The cooking cavity accommodates a volume of cooking liquid therein. The device includes a heater positioned adjacent the cooking cavity to heat the cooking liquid. A lid is movably attached to the device and is used to form a seal with the cooking cavity. The lid includes a transparent portion positioned along a top surface to enable viewing inside of the cooking cavity. A controller can be used to heat the cooking fluid for an amount of time designated by user input. A moving mechanism can be used to move a food article into and out of the cooking liquid. The moving mechanism can be automated. The device can include a drainage system for removing the cooking liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Kathryn Gantman, Lauren Popeil, Shannon Popeil-Stairs
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Publication number: 20070028781Abstract: A cooking device include an outer housing and a cooking cavity disposed within and separate from the outer housing. The cooking cavity accommodates a volume of cooking liquid therein. The device includes a heater positioned adjacent the cooking cavity to heat the cooking liquid. A lid is movably attached to the device and is used to form a seal with the cooking cavity. The lid includes a transparent portion positioned along a top surface to enable viewing inside of the cooking cavity. A controller can be used to heat the cooking fluid for an amount of time designated by user input. A moving mechanism can be used to move a food article into and out of the cooking liquid. The moving mechanism can be automated. The device can include a drainage system for removing the cooking liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Kathryn Popeil, Lauren Popeil, Shannon Popeil-Stairs
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Publication number: 20060216386Abstract: Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more versatile. Construction features include: a scale appropriate for cleaning in a typical kitchen sink, use of removable electrical components, and single oven wall construction, all to allow easy cabinet cleaning. Also shown is a locking tab manufacturing detail which creates an inexpensive, light weight, oven cavity, which is easy to clean and also permits oven cavity washing and/or immersion in water. This manufacturing detail also is easy to handle by the end-user without projecting sharp edges. Self lubricated spit assembly axles are shown as well to help deaden sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Baccus, Kathryn Popeil
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Publication number: 20060081595Abstract: Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more versatile. Construction features include: a scale appropriate for cleaning in a typical kitchen sink, use of removable electrical components, and single oven wall construction, all to allow easy cabinet cleaning. Also shown is a locking tab manufacturing detail which creates an inexpensive, light weight, oven cavity, which is easy to clean and also permits oven cavity washing and/or immersion in water. This manufacturing detail also is easy to handle by the end-user without projecting sharp edges. Self lubricated spit assembly axles are shown as well to help deaden sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Lauren Popeil
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Publication number: 20060081594Abstract: Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more versatile. Construction features include: a scale appropriate for cleaning in a typical kitchen sink, use of removable electrical components, and single oven wall construction, all to allow easy cabinet cleaning. Also shown is a locking tab manufacturing detail which creates an inexpensive, light weight, oven cavity, which is easy to clean and also permits oven cavity washing and/or immersion in water. This manufacturing detail also is easy to handle by the end-user without projecting sharp edges. Self lubricated spit assembly axles are shown as well to help deaden sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus, Lauren Popeil
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Publication number: 20050178275Abstract: A horizontal axis rotisserie oven with versatile electronic controls. The rotisserie further includes: an improved spit for quick mounting of food, and a door which hides blemishes due to normal use, and easily referenced food cooking indexes, and means for keeping countertops clean.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Alan Backus, Ronald Popeil
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Publication number: 20050056633Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a food cooking apparatus, particularly a toaster oven, having the following features: a removable side mounted control box; single wall oven cabinet construction; single wall oven cabinet construction with tabs protruding from the lower side edges of the oven cabinet which mount feet to support the cabinet; a rigid heat coil structurally connected to the removable control box; a heat coil, supported by a bracket within the oven cabinet which both allows the heat coil to be slid in and out of the oven cabinet and allows for expansion of the heat coil when the coil is energized; a light bulb integrated with the removable control box so that the bulb's globe protrudes into the interior of the oven cabinet when the control box is mounted on the oven cabinet; and a drive mechanism integrated into the removable control box which allows the control box to be easily removed from the oven cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Alan Backus, Ronald Popeil
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Publication number: 20050058738Abstract: A device to mix and extrude various ingredients including pastas, pastries, baked goods, hors d'oeuvres, and cookies. The device includes novel measuring, mixing and extrusion arrangements including: an automatic measuring cup; a way to continuously mix and extrude ingredients without intervening cleanings; a mixing and extrusion feed for handling different consistencies of ingredients; an integrated automatic cutter; motor cooling and extruded ingredient drying; as well as various safety devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Alan Backus, Ronald Popeil
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Patent number: 5221962Abstract: A method and apparatus for presenting subliminal visual and/or audio messages which allows user verification of message content and presence, as well as proper adjustment of message obviousness while accounting for ambient conditions and user sensitivities is disclosed. This method and apparatus also presents synchronized reinforced sensory input of subliminal messages. This is performed by simultaneously overlaying images received from a VCR over a plurality of television signals. This apparatus directs overlay images over RF television signals having both audio and video components.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1990Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Popeil Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alan L. Backus, Ronald Popeil, Casey Walsh, Jerry Lawson
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Patent number: 5017143Abstract: A method and apparatus to produce more effective visual subliminal communications. Graphic and/or text images, presented for durations of less than a video frame, at organized rhythmic intervals, the rhythmic intervals intended to affect user receptivity, moods or behavior. Subliminal graphic images having translucent visual values locally dependent on background values in order to maintain desired levels of visual contrast.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1989Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Popeil Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alan Backus, Ronald Popeil
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Patent number: 4948106Abstract: An apparatus for the cutting of food includes a uniquely-shaped cavity for positioning and retaining food articles of varying size and a pair of slots for guiding a cutting implement.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1988Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: Popeil Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus
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Patent number: 4807862Abstract: An apparatus for the cutting of food includes a uniquely-shaped cavity for positioning and retaining food articles of varying size and a pair of slots for guiding a cutting implement.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1986Date of Patent: February 28, 1989Assignee: Popeil Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Popeil, Alan Backus