Abstract: The present invention is a pocketed cover to be used on an outdoor cooking appliance. This cover may be utilized for a barbecue grill and can be designed to appropriately fit a particular type of grill. This item may be designed for use on other outdoor equipment that also needs protection from the elements. Some examples of such equipment are smokers, lawn tools, and furniture such as chairs, umbrellas, and tables. The pocket of this cover increases the functionality of the cover, allowing for storage of items such as grill utensils. In some embodiments, the pocket can be used to store the cover itself when it is not in use. In some embodiments, the pocket is located on a front panel of the cover.

Abstract: A vented burner shield for use with a burner element of a grill, the shield including a first and a second sloped surface, each of said first and second sloped surfaces having a proximal edge and a distal edge, the proximal edge being adjacent a central ridge and the first and second sloped surfaces sloping downwardly therefrom. Also included is a pair of opposed edges, each of the opposed edges are disposed at opposing ends of said central ridge, and at least one corner edge, the corner edge intersecting one of said proximal edges and one of said opposed edges.

Abstract: The present invention is a pocketed cover to be used on an outdoor cooking appliance. This cover may be utilized for a barbecue grill and can be designed to appropriately fit a particular type of grill. This item may be designed for use on other outdoor equipment that also needs protection from the elements. Some examples of such equipment are smokers, lawn tools, and furniture such as chairs, umbrellas, and tables. The pocket of this cover increases the functionality of the cover, allowing for storage of items such as grill utensils. In some embodiments, the pocket can be used to store the cover itself when it is not in use. In some embodiments, the pocket is located on a front panel of the cover.