Patent ID: 7152525
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B44B

Abstract:
1. A product branding apparatus in combination with a grilling surface for branding products when heated on a grill having a heating apparatus and the grilling surface, the grilling surface having spaces, comprising: a branding element having indicia configured in the shape of a desired design; at least one elongated heating conductor connected substantially perpendicular to the plane of the branding element in thermal conductivity thereto, the grilling surface having a plurality of product supporting portions, the spaces being in between the product supporting portions; the elongated heating conductor sized to fit within the grilling surface spaces for extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the plurality of product supporting portions; and the elongated heating conductor extending through at least one of the grilling surface spaces and being of a certain length to extend sufficiently toward the heating apparatus of the grill to help conduct heat to the branding element.