Supporting Frame Patents (Class 126/30)
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Publication number: 20140238377Abstract: A simple grill comprised of a body made from a circular section of seamless metal. The grill consists of an open top and an open bottom, with the grill used by placing vertically on a surface with the open bottom in contact with the surface. A support structure is welded proximate to the open top to support a sub-component, typically comprising a gridiron. Fuel placed though an opening in the side of the body in contact with the surface burns to provide heat for cooking. Two handles welded to the outer side of the body facilitate removing the grill after use, with the ash residue left in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Mark P. Moore, Lloyd McCall
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Publication number: 20140209083Abstract: A portable camping and survival stove includes a stand comprising a pair of flat stock lower cross-members adjoined via a complementary slot in each member, each lower cross-member having a lower edge and a pair of double tabs spaced apart on an upper edge configured to secure on a shelf there between a lower edge of a rigid container. The disclosed stove also includes a cook top comprising a pair of flat stock upper cross-members adjoined via a complementary slot in each member, each upper cross-member having an upper to cooking edge and a pair of double tabs spaced apart on a lower edge configured to secure on a shelf there between an upper edge of the rigid container. Furthermore, the rigid container may be a discarded can or a collapsible four-sided container for flammable material and include holes for air flow in a bottom and at least one side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Clifford Kenneth Young
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Publication number: 20140209084Abstract: A portable cooking station device is disclosed that allows users to cook food outside, over a fire, and supports large quantities of food and multiple pots and pans at the same time. The cooking station device comprises a base unit, a pair of vertical poles, and a horizontal bar secured between the pair of vertical poles for retaining cooking equipment. The base unit is configured to be placed directly over a fire pit. The pair of vertical poles are secured to the opposing sides of the base unit, and can comprise hooks for retaining cooking equipment. The horizontal bar can comprise S-shaped hooks for hanging cooking equipment. A rotisserie bar can be secured between the pair of vertical poles, below the horizontal bar, and a grate can be axially attached to one of the vertical poles to allow it to swivel out across the fire pit when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Guy Cole
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Patent number: 8783241Abstract: A Dutch oven lid holder having a horizontally oriented support ring. Three support leg members have their top ends telescopically received in tubular coupling members formed on the support ring. The area beneath the support ring and within the perimeter of the support leg members defines a lid storage space. A lid support assembly has a horizontally oriented tubular sleeve portion having a tension coil spring passing therethrough. The opposite ends of the coil spring are detachably secured to brackets on the support ring. A vertically oriented anchor leg has its top end adjustably received on a T-connector portion extending downwardly from the tubular sleeve portion. The anchor leg has a hook on its bottom end that loops under the handle of a Dutch oven lid. Anchor arms extending inwardly from the respective support leg members would maintain a downward force on the Dutch oven lid causing the coil spring to be place under tension.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: CompMaid, LLCInventors: Gary E. Sauter, Dale A. Sauter
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Patent number: 8770184Abstract: A collapsible unit for supporting food items over a heat source comprises a collapsible frame enclosure wherein at least one side of the frame is reconfigurable to enable various types of cooking and heating arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Donna Gail Schneider
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Patent number: 8770182Abstract: A unitary barbecue heat source bed and fluid removal channel combination, comprising a plurality of heat source beds, an inclined channel for removing fluid, the heat source beds being adjacent to the channel, wherein the heat source beds and channel are unitary and preferably made from a single sheet of metal.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: James Christopoulos
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Patent number: 8757050Abstract: A hot beverage making device includes a boiler for heating water; a housing for accommodating the boiler and connecting element for connecting the boiler to the housing. During operation of the boiler, water is heated and water vapor bubbles are created inside the boiler. Formation of the bubbles causes varying moments about the center of mass of the boiler. The connecting element is adapted to prevent transmittal to the housing of at least a portion of the moment variations. This keeps the noise produced as a result of vibrations of the housing at an acceptable level. In particular, the connecting element is adapted to let the boiler have at least one rotational degree of freedom.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Michiel Allan Aurelius Schallig, Meindert Gorter
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Patent number: 8695582Abstract: A supporting assembly includes a base installed a portable stove and having extending portions. A plurality of connecting members is pivotally connected with the extending portions. Each of the connecting members includes a connecting wall, first and second jaw portions respectively extending from two opposite distal ends of the connecting wall. A plurality of first supporting members is pivotally connected with the first jaw portions. Each of the first supporting members includes a first supporting portion. A plurality of second supporting members is pivotally connected with the second jaw portions. Each of the second supporting members includes a second supporting portion. The supporting assembly is transformable from a folded storage position to an operative position. The first supporting portions are able to support a cooking vessel thereon. The second supporting portions support the supporting assembly on a supportive substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Lava Outdoor Appliance Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lieh-Tarng Lin
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Patent number: 8662065Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable composite roaster that is small in size, enables a user to selectively use gas, charcoal or the like as a heating means, and is simple and convenient to use for anyone. The roaster has primary, secondary and tertiary heat-isolating screens arranged outside the heating means to effectively isolate heat and to protect a table on which the portable composite roaster is placed or users from heat generated by the heating means such that the users may use the roaster in accordance with the needs thereof. The portable composite roaster of the present invention enables users preferring charcoal-cooked food to roast food using charcoal, and enables users inconvenienced by charcoal to easily use gas instead of charcoal and enjoy delicious food.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventors: Yong Jin Kim, Han Sik Kim
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Patent number: 8607777Abstract: The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table that is pivotally connected to the side of the grill. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and the grill housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: The Grill Company, LLCInventors: John Ducate, Jr., Sond-Kae Ho
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Patent number: 8602017Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a grill configured for quick assembly, a method of partially pre-assembling the grill for shipping from the factory in a container, and a method of assembling the grill when removed from the shipping container. The grill comprises a firebox assembly for mounting on a cart assembly, the cart assembly having first and second support assemblies and at least one linking member interconnecting them. A hinge or pivot in the mid-portion of the linking member divides it into first and second linking member portions, and the opposite ends of the linking member portions are pivotally connected by hinges or the like to the first and second support assemblies. The linking member holds the first and second support assemblies together in a partially pre-assembled state, and the pivotal connections of the linking member portions allow the two assemblies to be folded for packaging in a shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: The Brinkmann CorporationInventors: Randall L. May, Zhi Bing Gu, Liang Shen, Bin Lin, Wenguan Su, Lu Liang, Guolong Chen
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Publication number: 20130298893Abstract: A portable, compact, light-weight, foraged-fuel stove which assembled, provides a sturdy adequate cooking surface and while collapsed, forms a compact case favorable in size and weight for easy storage in pocket, purse, or backpack. The low-profile, square shape of this stove enhances stability and safety while providing a multi-use cooking surface adequate for grilling as well as cooking with pans of most sizes. The stove is designed to work with fuels foraged from one's surroundings, but is also suitable for use with charcoal, gelatinous fuels, alcohol burners, and more. By using foraged fuels, the backpacking weight of this stove is minimized. The stove provides a large opening for adding fuel eliminating the need to move the cooking material to add fuel, and a system of smaller openings in the sides of the stove to allow for adequate airflow to sustain combustion of the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Curtis Linville, Travis Parsons
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Publication number: 20130269674Abstract: A portable fire pit (10) is of a metal construction and has an upper section (12) in which combustible materials are placed for burning. A cooking chamber (14) is mounted beneath the upper section and food placed in the chamber is cooked by radiated heat. Legs (16) are installed at each corner of the fire pit to support the fire pit in an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Steve Junge, SR.
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Patent number: 8550065Abstract: The present invention provides a permanent foundation which supports an open flame cooking assembly which includes a collapsible boom support arm which supports a cooking surface or grill which is height adjustable via a winch and heat resistant rope adjustment assembly, wherein the boom is supported by an upright stanchion of varying length which is removably and rotatably coupled to the permanent foundation support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Scott Arnold Johnson
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Patent number: 8550064Abstract: A barbecue stove with collapsible stand has a grill pan and a stand mounted on the grill pan. The stand has a main leg mounted pivotally on the grill pan and a secondary leg connected pivotally to the main leg. When the main and secondary legs cross each other, the stand is unfolded and supports the grill pan high above a plane. When the main and secondary legs overlap each other and the main leg is pivoted to lie on the grill pan, the stand is folded into a compact size. The stand of the barbecue stove is structurally simplified and therefore is easy to assemble, fold or unfold.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Jui-Ju Yeh
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Patent number: 8511293Abstract: A modular outdoor kitchen comprises a plurality of weather-resistant outdoor kitchen modules. Each module comprises a frame having a plurality of outer faces. The modules are releasably connected together in mating arrangement. A plurality of weather-resistant fascia panels are provided on at least a portion of the pluralities of outer faces of the frames. Each fascia panel includes at least one exterior surface that simulates the appearance of an outdoor building material. The modular outdoor kitchen substantially has the appearance of a built-in outdoor kitchen that is substantially constructed of the outdoor building material when the plurality of outdoor kitchen modules are connected together.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Mediumrare, Inc.Inventors: Arthur Charles Thompson, Bruce Douglas Spangrud
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Patent number: 8505528Abstract: A combined type of barbecue oven comprises a barbecue oven and a coil base frame provided with rollers, the barbecue oven is mounted on the coil base frame, wherein the two ends of the supporting structure of the barbecue oven are provided with a foldable object placement plate. The object placement plate of the barbecue oven is foldable; therefore the occupying space is small. Moreover, the volume of the whole oven body is small, which is convenient for moving. When being moved in a short distance, the barbecue oven does not need to be moved, it only requires to mount the coil base frame with an inclined side and provided with the rollers and the barbecue oven on the coil base frame, so that the whole combined type of barbecue oven can be dragged to move; the barbecue oven is conveniently used, healthful, and suitable for being popularized.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Huizhou Sun Moon Metal & Wooden Product Co., LtdInventors: Hsien Chih Chien, Chih Jen Lin
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Publication number: 20130186384Abstract: A metal air plenum fitted to the inside walls of a solid fuel burning barbeque grill to provide lower temperatures of the outside walls of the grill and provide temperature enhancement of the flame at the heat source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventor: Thomas Russell King
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Patent number: 8469018Abstract: A portable stove includes a frusto-conical body and a grid carried within the body together with an optional cooking surface for the smaller end of the body and stands to elevate the larger end of the body to facilitate establishing an air flow into the body. By rolling a flat piece of metal that has folds on both ends until the folded ends are interlocked, the stove's body is formed. Squeezing the formed body releases it to return to a flattened configuration for storage. The components of the stove can thus be stored in a compact configuration such as in a backpack. An optional oven includes a cooking chamber within a housing. The oven rests on the body and redistributes heat from the burning fuel inside the body to the cooking chamber base, body and lid so that it bakes evenly. The housing confines the heat to the chamber for improved cooking efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey C. West
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Patent number: 8459247Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a frame with an upper section for holding a pot and a lower section for resting upon an underlying support surface. The frame has a burner element that can be a nozzle tube having a commercially available burner nozzle for generating a cooking flame during use. The nozzle can be fueled with propane, butane or the like using a commercially available tank, regulator and supply hose. The frame can include an upper ring, lower rings, the upper ring providing legs, pot support bars or members for holding the bottom of a pot. A heat shield is comprised of multiple specially configured sections that overlap and connect to the frame. The shield is positioned below the flame during use to lessen heat transfer from the flame to the underlying support surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Barbara Bourgeois, Norman Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20130112186Abstract: A vertically disposed charcoal type grill or cook system with an insulated wall, includes concentric design mechanisms for completely surrounding the food material by the solid heat source. The systems provide for a removable fuel basket which carries the fuel material and a set of interchangeable and removable food basket that carry the food to be cooked internal to the fuel system. The grill is covered with a top possessing a reflective under surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Henry B. Crichlow
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Patent number: 8387610Abstract: A grill assembly for attachment to a trailer hitch includes a support post including a trailer hitch received segment having a trailer hitch received end and a grill mounting segment. A convertible grill includes a lower portion that has a back side, a front side, a first end, an open second end, and a bottom side. A charcoal grill insert has a first semicircular end, a second semicircular end, and an exterior wall extending between the ends. The charcoal grill insert can be inserted into the opening so that the convertible grill can be used as a charcoal grill. A propane grill insert has a first crescent end, a second crescent end, and an outside wall extending between the ends. The propane grill can be inserted into the opening and the convertible grill be used as a propane grill.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Robert L. Candelaria, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130032130Abstract: A user adjustable coupling device or hinge adapted to be attachable to a spine is disclosed. The device or hinge comprises a curved, hook end on a horizontally oriented upper bracket, a vertically oriented support brace, and a curved, oval-shaped end on a horizontally oriented lower bracket that gives the hinge a C-shaped configuration. The hook and oval ends allow the hinge to be quickly and easily attached and removed from the spine without the use of tools. The coupling device or hinge may be utilized in an outdoor cooking apparatus. The apparatus comprises an enclosed area defining a heat containment structure, a spine operably connected to the heat containment structure, a collar operably connected to the spine, and at least one cooking support attached or attachable to the coupling device or hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: David A. Jacques, Mark L. Jacques, Mark D. McMullen
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Patent number: 8365717Abstract: An accessory for a barbecue includes a plurality of frames which are arranged in vertically spaced apart relationship and form an array having an outer perimeter and a central cavity. The array is placed on the solid fuel support of the barbecue, and solid fuel such as charcoal is placed around the outer perimeter of the array. The accessory has a base upon which a container is placed to collect juices from the cooking food.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Phillip E. Perry
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Patent number: 8360049Abstract: A windscreen having base positionable adjacent a fire, a first body portion removeably secured to the base in a substantially vertical orientation, and a securing member connected to the first body portion and capable of removeably securing a second body portion above or next to the first body portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Blake Stephens
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Patent number: 8316837Abstract: A gas grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within L-shaped slots below the second end of the gas grill base held horizontally for cooking. Alternately built-in gas jets or an inserted charcoal tray are used to cook. The supports pivot together and stand vertically on the castors. The gas grill base pivots down parallel to the supports so that all are vertical for storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Karo Malumyan
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Patent number: 8312874Abstract: A campfire support unit for burning firewood. The unit has a metal frame that includes a metal support ring with metal tabs and support legs. The frame is made and arranged to support wood for a wood fire in a near-vertical ring position around a central core which contains wood supported in a near-vertical position. An internal core fire is started, using wood placed inside the metal ring. Then wood is leaned against the outer rim of the metal ring. The tabs support the wood leaned against the outer rim, preventing it from falling before, during, and after the outer wood is ignited by the internal core fire.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventor: Daniel L. Dupont
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Patent number: 8272375Abstract: A stove and pot arrangement is provided that affords utility to backpackers and other users having limited space. The apparatus provides a specially configured stove frame having laterally spaced apart channels that are receptive of the pot rim and wall and wherein the pot interior is receptive of a central portion of the frame, the pot and frame having about the same overall height.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Norman Bourgeois, Michael P. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 8272601Abstract: A cooking utensil support apparatus used for the cooking of food in a cooking utensil over a heat source, such support apparatus having stand and a cooking utensil handle support member adjustably positioned on such stand with angle adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the cooking utensil handle support member and the handle supported therein of such cooking utensil.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Charles Kocher
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Publication number: 20120204852Abstract: A fire-resistant collapsible enclosure can include three or more sidewalls coupled with a cross plate internal to the enclosure. A top portion of the enclosure can include a non-linear edge configured to be an airflow outlet, or a bottom portion of the enclosure can include a non-linear edge configured to be an airflow outlet. The fire-resistant collapsible enclosure can be configured for use as an oven, a stove, or a smoker. In an example, two or more of the fire-resistant collapsible enclosures can be used together, such as where one enclosure is configured as a heat source and a second enclosure is configured as a smoker. In an example, the cross plate can include a throttle to control airflow through the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: PAUL MICHAEL BOUCHER
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Patent number: 8201550Abstract: A grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within L-shaped slots below the second end of the grill base held horizontally for cooking. An inserted charcoal tray is used to cook. The supports pivot together and stand vertically on the castors. The grill base pivots down parallel to the supports so that all are vertical for storage and transport.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Karo Malumyan
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Publication number: 20120145139Abstract: A free-standing, portable, multi-function fire pit/barbeque is disclosed, adapted to transition between an enclosed fire pit configuration and an open configuration which serves as a portable barbeque; the invention comprising, in one embodiment, on outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a gridiron, and a baseplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: BJ Deeds
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Patent number: 8151784Abstract: A portable grill is described. The portable grill has a grill member, a frame, and a support arm. The frame supports the portable grill on a support surface. The support arm extends outwardly from the frame. The support arm has a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end is joined to the grill member. The proximal end is pivotally joined to the frame forming a fulcrum therewith. The support arm is pivotable about the fulcrum to raise and lower the grill member relative to the support surface while maintaining the grill member substantially level.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventor: William A. Czajkoski
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Patent number: 8127757Abstract: An outdoor cooking apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus features a cabinet having a firebox that heats an oven interior within the cabinet. The firebox also cooks food items placed on a grill panel that is supported above the firebox with a grill support frame. The firebox and grill support frame can be removably attachable to the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Norman Bourgeois
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Patent number: 8065996Abstract: A leg is adapted to be inserted into a standard removable hitch receiver. The leg has spaced vertical plates. Forward and rearward horizontally spaced lower pivot apertures are provided. A plurality of positioning apertures are provided in an arcuate pattern. A pivoting grill platform has associated plates. Forward and rearward horizontally spaced upper pivot apertures are provided. A coupling assembly includes a pivoting support arm and a pivoting leveling arm. Each arm has an upper aperture and bolt coupling upper pivot apertures of the grill. Each arm has a lower aperture and bolt coupling the pivot apertures of the vertical plates of the leg. A removable self locking pin is positionable through the locking aperture and a preselected one of the plurality of positioning apertures.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Dan Neuvelt
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Patent number: 8047196Abstract: A flexible metallic sheet has a lower edge, parallel side edges and an upper edge. The sheet has spaced long notches. A plurality of rods is provided. Each rod has an interior end with a tab. Each tab is formed with an aperture. Each rod has an exterior end. A primary cap has a circular bottom, a cylindrical side wall and a recess. A ring is provided within the recess. The ring pivotally supports the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: David Schacht
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Patent number: 8001956Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a frame with an upper section for holding a pot and a lower section for resting upon an underlying support surface. The frame has a burner element that can be a nozzle tube having a commercially available burner nozzle for generating a cooking flame during use. The nozzle can be fueled with propane, butane or the like using a commercially available tank, regulator and supply hose. The frame can include an upper ring, lower rings, the upper ring providing legs, pot support bars or members for holding the bottom of a pot. A heat shield is comprised of multiple specially configured sections that overlap and connect to the frame. The shield is positioned below the flame during use to lessen heat transfer from the flame to the underlying support surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventors: Barbara Bourgeois, Norman Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois
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Patent number: 8001955Abstract: A stove and pot arrangement is provided that affords utility to backpackers and other users having limited space. The apparatus provides a specially configured stove frame having laterally spaced apart channels that are receptive of the pot rim and wall and wherein the pot interior is receptive of a central portion of the frame, the pot and frame having about the same overall height.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventors: Norman Bourgeois, Michael P. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20110192390Abstract: The present invention provides a permanent foundation which supports an open flame cooking assembly which includes a collapsible boom support arm which supports a cooking surface or grill which is height adjustable via a winch and heat resistant rope adjustment assembly, wherein the boom is supported by an upright stanchion of varying length which is removably and rotatably coupled to the permanent foundation support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Scott Arnold Johnson
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Publication number: 20110174286Abstract: A vertical campfire containment device comprising, a circular top ring, a base member smaller than the circular top ring, plurality of vertical support members, and plurality of support legs. The vertical campfire containment device provides a structure where wood and other solid fuels are placed into and burned. The vertical nature of the containment device allows individuals to quickly create a campfire that is raised off of the ground allowing the ample supply of oxygen and moving smoke higher and away from the individuals surrounding the fire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: FIRE FUNNEL, LLCInventor: Albert W. Carlson
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Patent number: 7980241Abstract: An apparatus to assist in cooking over a campfire is herein disclosed, comprising a generally “Y”-shaped support that rests over an open fire by means of three (3) legs. An adjustable steel cable, controlled by a mechanically-operated winch, is provided at the center of the “Y”-shaped support, which depends downward and connects centrally to four (4) chains, each of which connects to a corner of a rectangular grilling surface. The grilling surface comprises a heat-resistant material and can be made in varying dimensions. The grilling surface is height-adjustable to accommodate cooking needs and fire output permits. Once cooled, the apparatus can be disassembled and transported in a supplied pouch or hard case.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: Kevin A. White
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Patent number: 7934494Abstract: A collapsible unit for supporting food items over a heat source comprises a collapsible frame enclosure wherein at least one side of the frame is reconfigurable to enable various types of cooking and heating arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Donna Gail Schneider
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Patent number: 7913682Abstract: A barbeque grill includes a grill body and two stands foldably mounted on a bottom of the grill body. Each of the stands includes a support bracket, two support legs, two pivot units, two locking members, two fastening units, and two elastic members. Thus, each of the support legs is rotatable relative to the support bracket so that each of the support legs is foldable to fold each of the stands to reduce the whole volume of the barbeque grill, thereby facilitating packaging, storage and transportation of the barbeque grill. In addition, each of the support legs is locked onto or unlocked from the support bracket by releasing or pulling each of the locking members so that each of the support legs is expandable and foldable easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Kiosky Chung
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Patent number: 7913681Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf 300 for a barbecue grill frame assembly 302 of a barbecue grill. The shelf 300 has a perimeter that is cooperatively dimensioned with the interior space of the barbecue grill frame assembly 302 such that the shelf 300 is positioned within the interior space. The securing member 308 secures the shelf 300 to the barbecue grill frame assembly 302 in a first position. The securing member 308 adjusts to a second position to detach the shelf 300 from the barbecue grill frame assembly 302.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products Co.Inventors: Daniel S. Choi, Adrian A. Bruno
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Publication number: 20100319674Abstract: The present invention relates to an outdoor grilling assembly for open firing cooking comprising: a vertical stake assembly, where said vertical stake assembly includes a rotating outer sleeve, a tension collar, a tension bolt, and an anchor pipe; an arm extension attached to the top end of the rotating outer sleeve via a channel iron; a threaded screw extending through an opening of the channel iron; a handle, where said handle is attached to the top end of the threaded screw; and a grill, said grill includes a channel/angle iron where said channel/angle iron provides a means to connect the grill to the distal end of the threaded screw and arm extension assembly. The rotating outer sleeve extends over the anchor pipe, where the tension collar and tension bolt provide a means to adjust the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: DOUG SCHNEIDEWEND
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Patent number: 7802566Abstract: A barbecue kit includes a threaded rod having a bore in its interior along its longitudinal axis. An elongated stake having a sharp and a blunt end loosely fits into the interior bore of the threaded rod. The combination of rod and stake include a functional mechanism for allowing the threaded rod to act as a slide hammer to drive the stake into the ground without allowing the rod to fall along the entire length of the stake. A grill having a handle includes a plate with a substantially circular cut-out. The distance and configuration of the cut-out and handle are dimensioned in such a way that the grill can be hung at any place on the threaded rod with the circular cut-out engaging the threads. A pan suitable for holding items to be cooked, or charcoal, or like fuel suitable for cooking, has a like handle which is nevertheless removable and reversibly mountable on the pan. The pan can be similarly hung on the rod either with its hollow or with its substantially flat side up on the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Robert Faught
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Patent number: 7775202Abstract: A barbecue stove includes a body with a hole and a grease plate. The hole is formed on the bottom of the body. The body further includes a frame around the hole and secured with the body. A receive space is formed between the frame and the bottom of the body for receiving the grease plate. A plurality of pivots are fixed on the bottom of the body. Two feet are pivotally connected with the pivots individually. The grease plate includes a bent portion. When the barbecue stove is in use, the grease plate can be mounted on the frame by the bent portion. When the barbecue stove is not in use, the grease plate can be locked by the feet.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Pro-Iroda Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jan-Nan Chen
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Patent number: 7753047Abstract: A barbecue grill stand. A stand is provided for supporting a barbecue grill. The stand has a top section and a bottom section. The top section may be independently used without the bottom section to provide for a compact apparatus that may be rested on a table, the tailgate of a pickup truck, or the like. The top section may be engaged upon the bottom section to provide a full-size barbecue grill stand that may free-stand upon the floor or ground. The top section connects and disconnects with and from the bottom section simply and without the use of tools or complicated fasteners. The apparatus employs one or two sets of wheels to provide for easy movement, and can be easily and quickly collapsed into a small space for transportation and storage between uses.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Melvin G. Trammell
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Patent number: 7735416Abstract: A portable cooking apparatus is light, packable, compatible with back-country hiking, and is multi-functional for use over a heat source. An arm of the apparatus may elongate and shorten and may have an attachment system on the arm that allows the attachment of a plurality of food and drink holding attachments. The attachments may be coupled to a strap connected to a handle. The handle may include a compartment for holding parts of the apparatus or other articles so that the apparatus may be disassembled and stowed. A rotisserie mode enables rotation of food over an open flame. A rotisserie handle can be releasably coupled to the apparatus handle. The rotisserie handle can be placed in a locked condition to prevent rotation in a variety of cooking positions. A pivoting arm stabilizer enables cooking food to be horizontally pivoted to and from the heat source.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Lane A. Ekberg
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Patent number: 7707928Abstract: A vertical rotisserie sub-assembly, comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a motor; (c) an energy source; (d) a switch; (e) a rotating member; (f) a lower suspending member; and (g) an upper suspending member.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Robert A. Kamps