Patents by Inventor Steven J. Payson

Steven J. Payson 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: 5014682
    Abstract: A mantel device for storing and dispensing fuel for insert-type pellet stoves having a continuous feed hopper. A pellet stove mantel has a hopper inside the mantel. The mantel hopper is attachable to the continuous feed hopper of the pallet stove and provides hopper to hopper fuel feed. The mantel device has the appearance of a zero clearance fireplace including a flush mounted mantel, a pedestal lift attached to the main frame of the mantel and a hearth mat is fastened to the main frame of the mantel and the pedestal lift. The mantel hopper is located in the upper portion of the mantel and has a plurality of angled sides forming a funnel. The mantel also has a cap at the top with an opening covered by a lid which provides an access to the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Steven J. Payson, John C. Lee