Patents by Inventor Todd A. Shumaker

Todd A. Shumaker 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: 6142140
    Abstract: A one-piece, integral metallic cantilever-mounted shelf unit (10) for kettle-type barbeque grills (14) is provided which provides a sturdy, stable work surface which can be readily attached and detached from a grill (14) without grill modification or use of fasteners. The shelf unit (10) includes opposed upper and lower panels (22, 24) interconnected by an outermost bight section (26). Mounting structure (28) in the form of a lip (30) and flange (34) form a part of the upper and lower panels (24, 26), respectively, and allow attachment of the shelf unit (10) to a grill unit (14) in a cantilever fashion while still permitting use of the grill lid. The upper and lower panels (24,26) are preferably provided with stamped depressions (36) and corresponding slots (38); this provides additional strength, allows liquid drainage and facilitates air cooling of the shelf unit (10). A series of hook bodies (44) are preferably formed in the lower panel (24), allowing storage of barbeque utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Todd A. Shumaker