Abstract: A radiant baffle assembly for gas-fired outdoor grills wherein food mounted on a spit in a cooking zone is cooked from the side by a vertically extending baffle structure which is heated to radiant temperatures by its contact with combustion gases and radiant energy provided by burning gaseous fuel from a horizontal gas burner. A forwardly facing surface of the baffle structure radiates heat transversely toward a side of the cooking zone, while an upper portion of this surface directs rising combustion gases transversely toward the same side of the cooking zone. The baffle structure may include a baffle member having ridges and grooves in a lower portion for enhancing heating of the baffle structure and its radiation of heat energy.

Abstract: A work counter assembly for outdoor grills comprising a pair of spaced-apart brackets for securing the assembly to a grill, a work counter support member extending between the brackets and provided with U-shaped lip segments along inner and outer edge portions, and a work shelf slidably fitted between and engaged by the U-shaped lip segments to retain the work shelf on the support member.

Abstract: A portable grill comprising a portable housing, a pair of spaced-apart leg members mounted in opposing relation on the portable housing, a pedestal for supporting the housing on a support surface, and a pair of fastening assemblies each for detachably connecting a corresponding one of the leg members to the pedestal. When detached from the pedestal, the leg members independently support the housing on a support surface. Mounted on the housing may be a hinged lid, and a gas system including a gas burner, control valve, ignitor, pressure regulator, and a connector for connecting the gas burner to either a portable gas container transportable with the housing or a hose from a tank enclosed in a cabinet formed by the pedestal. The lower end of the pedestal may include a wheeled platform for moving the grill when the housing is attached to the upper end of the pedestal.

Abstract: Safety apparatus for a stove-top burner, especially for a side cooker apparatus for a gas-fired grill. The safety apparatus is a barrier at least partially surrounding a cooking container placed over the burner. The barrier may be in the form of a band or a plurality of spaced-apart coaxial wires which are secured to a stove top to prevent pots and pans from sliding off the burner. The cooking apparatus for which this safety device is well-suited is a side cooker.

Abstract: A side cooker apparatus for a gas-fired grill which is detachably secured at one side of the grill by a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart bars which are attached to the framework of the side cooker apparatus and extend into a pair of correspondingly spaced apart channels which form part of a framework for the gas-fired grill. A safety barrier may be provided for retaining cooking utensils on the side cooker.