Abstract: A convertible guard device for a fire heating appliance. The guard device having a plurality of panels and a base portion, wherein the panels may be configured to be arranged in a guard configuration and a tabletop configuration. The base portion may define a fire area and have an upper surface configured to receive the panels arranged in the guard configuration, and an inner surface having a ledge extending therefrom, the ledge configured to receive a perimeter edge of the panels when the panels are arranged in the tabletop configuration.

Abstract: An outdoor heating appliance for support by a surface may include a top portion configured for arrangement at a distance offset from the surface, a burner arranged in the top portion and configured for supplying a substantially open flame, and a reclaiming portion configured for absorbing energy from the flame, transferring the location of the energy, and emitting the energy in the form of heat at or near the surface.

Abstract: A burner for a fire heating appliance may include a plenum for holding a quantity of fuel and a burn surface. The burn surface may include an apex wherein the burn surface slopes away from the apex and a plurality of orifices for passing fuel from the plenum therethrough. Each orifice may be surrounded by a sidewall. An outdoor heating appliance may include a base portion, a top portion, and a burner. The burner may be arranged in the top portion and may be configured for releasing fuel to form a flame. The burner may include a top pan portion and a bottom pan portion. The top and bottom pan portions may be arranged to form a plenum for containing and releasing fuel. The top pan portion may include a plurality of orifices having a raised sidewall.

Abstract: An air-intake assembly adapted for use with a fire container assembly includes a first plate and a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes is engaged to the first plate. Each of the vanes includes a first longitudinal side engaged to the first plate and an oppositely disposed second longitudinal side. The plurality of vanes defines a plurality of pathways. A chamber is cooperatively defined by the first plate and the plurality of vanes. The chamber extends through the first plate. The plurality of pathways swirl air about a longitudinal axis of the chamber.

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.