Abstract: A hummingbird feeder having a cover portion and a bottom portion of a base, as well as a nectar reservoir, is disclosed. The cover portion includes a reservoir coupling region, a feeding region, and a first mating region. The reservoir coupling region is configured to be coupled to the nectar reservoir. The feeding region is configured to accommodate a beak of a hummingbird to access nectar. The a bottom portion includes a second mating region, which is configured to mate with the first mating region of the cover portion. Preferably, the bottom portion further includes a retaining wall located within an outer ridge of the bottom portion. The retaining wall retains liquid within an inner region of the bottom portion and restricts liquid from flowing to an outer region of the bottom portion, providing easier maintenance and less mechanical force on the cover portion during feeder use. The reservoir optionally contains a wide opening for easy maintenance.

Abstract: A side burner for a barbecue grill comprising: a base member for housing a burner unit; a lid hingeably connected to the base member; the lid being pivotal between a closed position in which the lid covers the burner unit and an open position in which the lid has been pivoted away from the burner unit to provide access thereto; and a grid hingeably connected to the lid; the grid being movable from a first position to a second position when the lid is pivoted from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An improved hood for a cooking apparatus, such as an outdoor barbecue grill. The hood includes integrally formed hinges on the sides thereof comprising a pin-in-saddle assembly. The hood also includes a stop for limiting the rearward travel of the lid with respect to the cooking surface.

Abstract: A gas tank retainer for a barbecue grill. The retainer allows the gas tank to be positioned in a recessed relationship with respect to the lower shelf of the grill. The lower shelf is spaced a predetermined distance from the underside of the grill, such that the gas tank cannot be stored vertically beneath the grill, creating a potential fire hazard, rather must be stored in the recessed portion designed for holding the tank.

Abstract: A barbecue kettle grill including an ash-catcher assembly for catching ash and debris falling through a centrally disposed opening in the bottom of the kettle is disclosed. The ash-catcher assembly further allows the opening and closing of an air draft in the bottom of the kettle. The kettle further includes a lid catch bracket for hanging the kettle lid on the base of the kettle when not in use, one or more handles having a substantially hollow interior supported by internal support ribs and attached to the kettle with insulating washers disposed therebetween in order to minimize heat transfer to the handles. The kettle grill further includes four legs comprised of two-legged tubular members, each having an attachment flange joining the two legs for attachment to the base of the kettle.