Abstract: An attachment for gas grills with automatic ignition gas burner includes a two-way, plunger actuated valve remotely mounted from the cooking area immediately around the burner. The valve plunger is actuated by an arm or actuator rod B having a pivotal mounting C shielded from the cooking area. Attached to the arm is a ring or actuator member E that provides a large contact area allowing actuation by the periphery of a cooking utensil. Placing the utensil over the burner depresses the ring against the force of the torsion spring D actuating the valve, allowing gas to flow to the burner where it is automatically ignited for cooking. Removal of the utensil closes the valve, shutting off the flow of gas, thus extinguishing the flame at the burner.

Abstract: An attachment for gas grills with automatic ignition gas burner includes a two-way, plunger actuated valve remotely mounted from the cooking area immediately around the burner. The valve plunger is actuated by an arm or actuator rod B having a pivotal mounting C shielded from the cooking area. Attached to the arm is a ring or actuator member E that provides a large contact area allowing actuation by the periphery of a cooking utensil. Placing the utensil over the burner depresses the ring against the force of the torsion spring D actuating the valve, allowing gas to flow to the burner where it is automatically ignited for cooking. Removal of the utensil closes the valve, shutting off the flow of gas, thus extinguishing the flame at the burner.