Karol M Polaczek

US Patent:

20060087135, Apr 27, 2006

Filed:

Oct 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/974438

Inventors:

Mario Gonzalez - Kenosha WI, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 45/10

US Classification:

294027100

Abstract:

Removable handles for use with a cooking utensil. In the preferred embodiment of the present inventions, the cooking utensil is a griddle which is intended for use on a grill to provide for the frying of foods. The removable handles are easily put into or out of engagement with a griddle, and have downwardly extending legs which elevate and support the griddle when placed on a flat surface. It is intended that the handles be removed from the griddle during the period of time that the griddle is used for cooking, such that the handles and leg supports always remain cook. Thus, when the food is cooked, the griddle can be removed from the grill using the handles without the use of oven mitts. Furthermore, the griddle can be set on a flat surface for use as a serving platter. Because the legs will elevate the griddle, it is not necessary to use trivets to prevent heat damage to the surface.

US Patent:

20210212507, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025360

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, JR. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey L. Crull - McFarland WI, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Montel Caruthers - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07
F23N 1/00

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a valve and regulator assembly and a tank blocker. The valve and regulator assembly includes a tank connector configured to removably couple a fuel tank to the valve and regulator assembly. The tank blocker is configured to prevent the portable grill from being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration when the portable grill is in the erected configuration and the fuel tank is coupled to the tank connector.

US Patent:

20210212510, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025336

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, JR. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey L. Crull - McFarland WI, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Montel Caruthers - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg lock assembly. The leg unit is movably coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The leg lock assembly is operatively coupled to the leg unit and located partially within the frame. The leg lock assembly is configured to lock the leg unit in a first position relative to the frame when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to unlock the leg unit from the first position to enable movement of the portable grill from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.

US Patent:

20210212511, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025355

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, JR. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey L. Crull - McFarland WI, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Montel Caruthers - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a cookbox, a lid, and a lid lock assembly. The cookbox is coupled to the frame. The lid is movably coupled to the cookbox. The lid is movable relative to the cookbox between a closed position and an open position. The lid lock assembly is coupled to the frame. The lid lock assembly is configured to enable movement of the lid from the closed position into the open position when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to lock the lid in the closed position in response to the portable grill being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.

US Patent:

20210212512, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025401

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, JR. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Montel Caruthers - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07
F24C 15/08

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a foldable foot pivotally coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The foldable foot is movable relative to the first and second legs between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration. The foldable foot contacts an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the foldable foot is unfolded and the portable grill is erected and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface. The foldable foot provides a handle by which the portable grill can be picked up when the foldable foot is folded and the portable grill is collapsed and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface.

US Patent:

20210212513, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025484

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, JR. - Hickory Hills IL, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Montel Caruthers - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07
F24C 15/08

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a support bar coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The support bar further extends at an angle away from the first and second legs. The support bar is configured to contact an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface. The support bar is further configured to provide a handle by which the portable grill can be hung when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented vertically relative to the underlying surface.

US Patent:

20210212514, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025500

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, Jr. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg latch assembly. The leg unit is coupled to the frame. The leg latch assembly includes a post rigidly coupled to the leg unit, and a swing plate pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing plate includes an opening to receive the post when the portable grill is in a collapsed configuration. The opening includes a first post-receiving portion having a first diameter, and a second post-receiving portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The swing plate is pivotable to selectively locate the post in the first post-receiving portion or the second post-receiving portion. The swing plate is separable from the post when the post is located in the first post-receiving portion, and inseparable from the post when the post is located in the second post-receiving portion. The leg latch assembly latches the leg unit in a fixed position relative to the frame when the post is located in the second post-receiving portion, and unlatches the leg unit from the fixed position when the post is located in the first post-receiving portion.

US Patent:

20210212515, Jul 15, 2021

Filed:

Sep 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/025509

Inventors:

- Palatine IL, US
Karol Polaczek - Hickory Hills IL, US
Karol Polaczek, Jr. - Hickory Hills IL, US
Jerzy Latocha - Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey L. Crull - McFarland WI, US
William R. Mathias - Middleton WI, US
Evan Sparks - Cottage Grove WI, US
Joel Kramka - Madison WI, US
Henry M. Hillstrom - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

Abstract:

Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill includes a cookbox, a lid, a cooking grate, and a grate retainer. The lid is movably coupled to the cookbox, and is movable relative to the cookbox between a closed position and an open position. The lid and the cookbox define a cooking chamber when the lid is in the closed position. The cooking grate is located within the cooking chamber and supported by the cookbox. The cooking grate is movable relative to the cookbox when the lid is in the open position. The grate retainer is coupled to the lid, and extends inwardly from an inner surface of the lid. The grate retainer is configured to restrict movement of the cooking grate relative to the cookbox when the lid is in the closed position.