Pedal Patents (Class 110/178)
  • Patent number: 11828084
    Abstract: A door-unlatching device including a lower actuator including a foot-pad, an upper actuator including a lever-arm and a handle-mount attachable to a handle of door-latch, and a link coupled to the foot-pad and the lever-arm, wherein the lever-arm is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the handle-mount. It can be set to either engaged mode which allows either hand or foot to operate; or disengaged mode to allow only hand to operate which the door can also be locked from entry as by a normal door latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel Y. Chu
  • Patent number: 11262081
    Abstract: A roaster structure with a cover supporting member for achieving secure angular positions includes a roaster body and a ceramic cover in addition to the cover supporting member for achieving secure angular positions. The cover supporting member for achieving secure angular positions includes: a lower supporting member fixedly provided on one side of the roaster body and having a first joining end and at least one limiting groove; an upper supporting member pivotally joined to the lower supporting member and having a second joining end; at least one position-limiting member fixed on the upper supporting member and slidably inserted into the at least one limiting groove; and an extensible and retractable bar joined between the two joining ends. The ceramic cover can be lifted open and closed with respect to the roaster body and secured at any angular position via the cover supporting member for achieving secure angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventor: Fu-Du Feng
  • Patent number: 11147417
    Abstract: The present invention is a kamado grill with a positioning telescopic rain comprising a grill body, a cover hinge comprising: a lower bracket fixed on one side of the grill body and having a first joint end and at least one restriction slot; an upper bracket combined with the lower bracket through a rotating shaft and having a second joint end and at least one restriction unit slidably disposed in the restriction slot; a positioning telescopic rain combined with the first joint end and the second joint end; and a ceramic cover which completes the opening or closing by the cover hinge. With the implementation of the present invention, users can smoothly or effortlessly complete the opening or closing operation of the ceramic cover at any angle even in a low temperature and cold climates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Fu-Du Feng
  • Patent number: 6789537
    Abstract: A device for foot operation of the cover of a cooking instrument, such as a barbecue grill, includes a lever located so as to be operated by a foot, a lift support attached to the cover of the cooking instrument and a linkage connecting the foot operated lever and the lift support. A spring connected to the lift support assists in operating the lid with only a small amount of foot pressure. The foot operated lever can be moved so as to lock the cover in the open position. This enables the cover of the cooking instrument to be safely and conveniently operated in a “no hands” manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Lutz, Jill D. Lutz
  • Patent number: 6581587
    Abstract: An apparatus for opening an outdoor grill cover using an activation device and an opening mechanism. The activation device is attached to one end of the opening mechanism, and the activation device is positioned such that a grill user can access it. The opening mechanism is attached to the grill cover at an opposing end such that the activation device actuates the opening of the grill cover. The apparatus further includes a closing mechanism coupled to the opening mechanism such that the closing mechanism allows for gentle closure of the grill cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: James H. Helms