Abstract: A grill, such as an outdoor charcoal or gas grill includes a conventional bottom portion having a heat generating source and a rack for supporting a food product above the heat generator. The grill includes a cover which serves to enclose an air space above the rack to permit roasting or baking of food products supported on the rack. The cover also includes an opening and a transparent panel is provided for the opening, preferably by an elongate hinge. The hinge is located at the bottom of the panel and the cover also includes an opening mechanism, whereby the upper portion of the panel may be displaced from the cover to create an opening in the vicinity of the top of the cover. The opening of the panel permits grilling or broiling of the food product, and the user of the grill, by observation of the cooking process occurring in the grill through the transparent panel can open and close the panel by desired amounts and at appropriate times to control cooking operations.

Abstract: A gas cooking grill comprises a casing which is generally L-shaped in side view, the casing enclosing a front horizontal cooking grid in the foot or front portion and a rear horizontal cooking grid at a higher elevation in the vertical or rear portion of the L. A gas burner and a bed of briquettes is disposed under the front grid. The front of the casing is formed by an upper door and a lower door each of which is hinged for swinging movement about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking grill designed specifically for use on porches, apartment balconies or confined outdoor living areas, where people, combustible clothing and furnishings are in close and hazardous proximity to the grill. Means are provided to assure optimum safety during the cooking operation.