Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Simpkins

Ronald W. Simpkins 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).

  • Portable gas grill enhancements
    Patent number: 5070776
    Abstract: A gas grill including a fire box and a cover hinged thereto has a cradle pivotally supported in the cover and positioned to be within the cover when the cover is opened and suspended over the cooking grid when the cover is closed. The portable grill also has a smoker attachment which is supported above the heat producing section. A work supporting surface is pivoted on the frame of the grill and has a novel latch mechanism for holding the surface in the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products Co.
    Inventors: Erich J. Schlosser, Ronald W. Simpkins, Andrzej Leja, J. Michael Alden