Douglas Coleman Holm

US Patent:

7003217, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Nov 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/718172

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Mark Holm - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

A45B 11/00
H05B 3/00

US Classification:

392411, 392422, 135 16

Abstract:

The present invention relates to heating systems for umbrella-shaped structures. The heating system may include a shroud or umbrella-shaped structure defining an inner volume, and a plurality of electrical infrared heating elements positioned generally downward facing in the inner volume of the shroud. The shroud may include radially extending support structures to which the heating elements are mounted.

US Patent:

7056113, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803535

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Robb Edward Bennett - Prior Lake MN, US
Douglas Mark Holm - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Fire Stone Home Products, LLC - Bloomington MN

International Classification:

F23D 14/28

US Classification:

431344

Abstract:

A gas light assembly including a stand member having a recessed portion sized to receive a fuel container. The recessed portion is accessible through an opening of the stand member. A panel member is coupled to the stand member and movable between a closed position covering the recessed portion and an open position wherein the recessed portion is accessible for inserting or removing the fuel container.

US Patent:

D559620, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Sep 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/248817

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Mark Holm - Minneapolis MN, US
Daniel Curtis Shimek - Apple Valley MN, US
Robert Samuel Waddell - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Eric Paul Hawkinson - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Fire Stone Home Products, LLC - Bloomington MN

International Classification:

0702

US Classification:

D 7402

US Patent:

7342202, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803169

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Mark Holm - Minneapolis MN, US
Daniel Curtis Shimek - Apple Valley MN, US
Robert Samuel Waddell - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Eric Paul Hawkinson - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Fire Stone Home Products, LLC - Bloomington MN

International Classification:

A47J 37/06
A47J 37/07
H05B 1/02

US Classification:

219386, 219398, 219477, 219486, 2194621

Abstract:

An electric cooking assembly includes a main body portion that defines a cooking area. First and second cooking surfaces are contained within the cooking area. A first electric heating element arranged to provide heat to at least a portion of the first cooking surface, and a second electric heating element is arranged to heat at least a portion of the second cooking surface. The main body portion may include first and second hood members. The first hood member defines the cooking area and the second hood member is positioned at least partially within the cooking area and configured to decrease heat lost from the cooking assembly during preparation of food products in the cooking area. The second hood member is configured for adjustment between an open position providing access to the cooking surface and a closed position covering at least a portion of the cooking surface.

US Patent:

8030598, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Feb 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/029076

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Mark Holm - Minneapolis MN, US
Daniel Curtis Shimek - Apple Valley MN, US
Robert Samuel Waddell - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Eric Paul Hawkinson - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

The Outdoor Greatroom Company LLLP - Eagan MN

International Classification:

A47J 37/06
A47J 37/07
H05B 1/02

US Classification:

219386, 219398, 219477, 219486, 2194621

Abstract:

An electric cooking assembly includes a main body portion that defines a cooking area. First and second cooking surfaces are contained within the cooking area. A first electric heating element arranged to provide heat to at least a portion of the first cooking surface, and a second electric heating element is arranged to heat at least a portion of the second cooking surface. The main body portion may include first and second hood members. The first hood member defines the cooking area and the second hood member is positioned at least partially within the cooking area and configured to decrease heat lost from the cooking assembly during preparation of food products in the cooking area. The second hood member is configured for adjustment between an open position providing access to the cooking surface and a closed position covering at least a portion of the cooking surface.

US Patent:

20050204645, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/802662

Inventors:

Thomas Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Holm - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E04F019/00

US Classification:

052036300

Abstract:

A surround entertainment system configured for use with a heating appliance such as a fireplace includes a decorative surround, a display monitor coupled to the surround, a sound system positioned at least partially within the surround, and a signal module positioned at least partially within the surround and configured to provide a video signal to the display monitor and an audio signal to the sound system. The surround may include several recessed portions sized to receive the display monitor, sound system, and signal module.

US Patent:

20050205281, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/802529

Inventors:

Thomas Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Douglas Holm - Minneapolis MN, US
Brynn Rogers - Burnsville MN, US

International Classification:

H02G003/08

US Classification:

174050000

Abstract:

An electronic connection system suited for use with a fireproofed electronic device. The system includes a heat conductive wire having a connection point that includes a heat sensitive connecting material, and a biasing member configured to apply a tension force to the heat conductive wire point. The heat sensitive material is modified when heat is applied to the heat conductive wire such that the tension force from the biasing member thermally separates the heat conductive wire.

US Patent:

20060003276, Jan 5, 2006

Filed:

Jul 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/884634

Inventors:

Thomas Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Robert Waddell - Faribault MN, US
David Oja - Burnsville MN, US
Douglas Holm - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

F24C 3/00
F24C 5/00
F23C 15/00

US Classification:

431125000, 126512000, 431001000, 126503000

Abstract:

A burner for use in a hydrogen burning appliance that includes a gas enclosure defining a gas distribution chamber and a gas aperture, a burner having a combustion surface, a hydrogen gas source coupled to the gas enclosure, and a flame enhancement member positioned in a path of the combusting hydrogen. The hydrogen gas source supplies hydrogen gas to the gas chamber for distribution to the gas aperture for combustion of the hydrogen gas at the combustion surface. The flame enhancement member may alter properties of the flame such as the flame color.