Abstract: A support system for a cooking apparatus for allowing a user to mount cooking apparatus to a deck rail. The support system for a cooking apparatus includes a pair of support members that are designed for support the cooking apparatus from the rail of the deck. Each of the support members includes a securing portion that is designed to be removably coupled to the rail of the deck. A bracing portion is coupled to the securing portion such that the bracing portion is designed to support the cooking apparatus when the securing portion is coupled to the rail of the deck.

Abstract: Combination cooking grills and thermal chests are provided. One such combination includes a thermal chest that defines an interior and which includes an opening communicating with and providing access to the interior. The combination also includes a grill that defines a cooking interior and which incorporates a grilling surface mounted within the cooking interior. A repositioning assembly is mounted to the thermal chest. The grill is movable, via the repositioning assembly, between a lowered position in which the grill limits access to the interior of the thermal chest via the opening, and a raised position in which the grill is spaced from the thermal chest such that access to the interior of the thermal chest is provided via the opening.

Abstract: A barbecue grill and cart assembly having a firebox for cooking food including a heat source therein and a firebox support assembly for receiving and supporting the firebox. In one embodiment the grill and cart apparatus of the present invention includes a fuel source support platform and a fuel source support guard to facilitate storage of a fuel source on the grill and cart assembly. In one embodiment the grill and cart assembly comprises a warming rack fixed to the firebox. Also, in an embodiment, the grill and cart assembly of the present invention comprises a folding shelf extending from the firebox support and movable between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A barbecue grill assembly includes a cook unit and a casing. The cook unit has a cooking base, a grill member disposed in the cooking base, a top cover, and a handle formed on the top cover. The casing includes front and rear casing parts that have first edges hinged to each other, and second edges fastened releasably to each other by a pair of fastening units. The casing is formed with two handle openings at the second edges, and is mounted with a wheel unit and a pull member above the wheel unit. The casing confines a receiving space for receiving the cook unit. The handle on the cook unit is extendible through the handle openings. The pull member is operable for pulling the casing to move along a ground surface by virtue of rolling contact of the wheel unit with the ground surface. The casing is adapted to be disposed uprightly on a ground surface for supporting the cook unit thereon.

Abstract: What is disclosed is an improved barbecue grill for outdoor cooking, having an upper cooking chamber portion; a lower fuel storage portion and a countertop member. The upper cooking chamber portion is made up of a hollow cylindrical drum, having a planar rack portion supported horizontally therein. Drum has first and second end plates and a sidewall, with an opening downward in said drum sidewall. Aan arcuate door movably hinged is located on the upward side of said drum. The drum is horizontally positioned and supported upon said countertop member. Countertop member is supported on the lower fuel storage portion and includes an opening therethrough. The lower fuel storage portion is a vertical skirt portion, having an opening upwardly and a bottom plate. A pair of doors covers an aperture in the skirt portion for accessing the interior of said skirt portion. A fuel shelf and a sliding shelf portion for removal of ashes are located inside of the skirt portion.

Abstract: A compact multipurpose, multi-component cooking apparatus adaptable for use in an outdoor environment, the cooking apparatus comprising an annular ring, a basin having a flange to mate and engage with the annular ring, a cooking surface suspended from within the basin, a grate suspended in the lower portion of the basin for supporting wood, charcoal and the like; at least three adjustable legs threadly attached to the annular ring; a dome-shaped cover having a rim extending outwardly therefrom to mate with the flange extending from the basin; a turbine to rotate a cooking surface about a heat source to uniformly heat and cook foods and the like residing atop of the cooking surface; and a common linear support having a first end engaged to an elongate handle fixedly attached to the dome-shaped cover and a second end to serve as a common point for connecting at least three linear members which serve to suspend the cooking surface, grate or turbin above the heat source.

Abstract: A gas cooking stove is disclosed to which a very-small gas cylinder is joined in a one-touch manner and the state of joining is reliably maintained. When the gas cooking stove is used, the gas cooking stove can stably be installed. When the gas cooking stove is not used, the overall size can be reduced to save the space. Thus, the operability, safety and the portability can be improved. A valve mechanism, an operation member for opening/closing the valve mechanism and a piezoelectric spark unit are provided. Moreover, a stove body is provided which has an upper portion to which a dish is joined and a lower portion provided with a gas-cylinder joining portion to which a gas cylinder is joined. A grate is rotatively supported by the dish.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for a canned heat fuel cell wherein the stand has a side wall, an upper marginal edge and a lower marginal edge, the side wall being sized to be slightly larger than the fuel cell side wall, inwardly extending groove dividing the side wall into upper and lower portions with the upper portion having a height greater than the lower portion and also having a plurality of apertures to permit an air supply therethrough, grill bars for sheeting on the top of the side wall, the arrangement being such that the stand will sit on the upper marginal edge of the canned heat fuel cell. The arrangement provides an efficient means of using the fuel cell while preventing bums to the user and/or damage to the substrate surface.

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooker for cooking foods is provided. The cooker comprises a substantially circular heat transfer plate, a plurality of individually controllable burners disposed beneath the heat transfer plate, and a frame assembly for supporting the heat transfer plate and burners above the ground and in relation to one another. The heat transfer plate has a center and a perimeter, and includes a cooking surface. The plurality of burners includes an inner burner and an outer burner, the outer burner being positioned adjacent the perimeter of the heat transfer plate and the inner burner being positioned closer to the center of the heat transfer plate than the outer burner such that the cooking surface can be made hotter adjacent the perimeter of the heat transfer plate than adjacent the center of the heat transfer plate.

Abstract: A cart configured for receiving a kettle-type barbecue having a lid and a kettle portion, the cart including a lower bracket having at least three corners, each corner having a first female frusto-conical section shape and being configured to receive and securely hold a corner post having a male frusto-conical section shape. An upper bracket has at least three corners, each corner having a second female frusto-conical section shape and being configured to receive and securely hold a corner post having a male frusto-conical section shape. Also provided are a plurality of corner posts having a plurality of spaced annular grooves, and a plurality of male frusto-conical members configured for engaging the grooves and being disposed at a selected position on the corresponding corner post for engaging the female frusto-conical shapes on the corners. A kettle bracket is associated with the upper bracket and is configured for receiving the kettle portion of the barbecue in a frictional relationship.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable outdoor fireplace with a fire screen assembly is easily broken down into its constituent components, which are stored in a space between the cover and bottom members of the fireplace. A fire screen assembly is supported between the cover and bottom members and includes a series of individual screen panels that are hinged together. The fireplace has a support structure that supports it off the ground and includes pairs of legs that are attached to the bottom member. The legs may extend either up through the cover and bottom members or alongside the bottom member. These support legs terminate in handle portions. The legs include moveable joints that permit the handles to be collapsed upon the cover member to retain the cover and base member together.

Abstract: A barbecue grill and cart including a right leg frame assembly and a left leg assembly. Each of the right and left leg assemblies includes a bracket member disposed on an upper portion of the right and said left leg assemblies. Each of the bracket members includes a contact portion for engaging a barbecue grill when the right and left leg assemblies are in generally vertical positions. Securing means are provided for rotatably attaching the right and said left leg assemblies to the barbecue grill such that the right and said left leg assemblies can be rotated between a stowed position and said generally vertical position.

Abstract: A quick assembly barbecue grill comprising a grill casting and a plurality of legs pivotally mounted to the grill casting. The legs are configured to pivot about said grill casting between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A barbeque grill arrangement is provided having a grill unit removably mounted on a rack which attaches to an exterior vehicle wall to form a stable grill support solely by the vehicle connection. At least part of that connection can utilize a standard indoor/outdoor stove support bracket. The rack maintains all elements of the grill at least predetermined distance from the vehicle wall, sufficient to avoid heat-induced damage to the wall. The grill is connectable to the same fuel supply as is used by an interior stove. Grill heat is vented away from the vehicle. A cover stop is mounted within the cover hinge.

Abstract: A combination of a table bar, grill and cooler all blended together in a single apparatus. The grill (19) is equipped to work with either a gas burner or charcoal, and comes equipped with a lid. A container for use with ice is provided to work as a cooler (23) where drinks may be placed for chilling. A wine rack (17) and gas tank (35) compartment is provided as well as a storage area with service door (16). Additionally two umbrella holders (14, 15) are place on either side to allow the use of umbrella shades. Adjustable legs (27) are provided for leveling the apparatus with the floor. It is composed of five major elements: grill section, cooler section and the three tabletops and it is assembled using only 11 bolts. A variety of aesthetic designs and finishes can be incorporated in the faceplates to create a unique presentation.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for a canned heat fuel cell wherein the stand has a side wall, an upper marginal edge and a lower marginal edge, the side wall being sized to be slightly larger than the fuel cell side wall, inwardly extending groove dividing the side wall into upper and lower portions with the upper portion having a height greater than the lower portion and also having a plurality of apertures to permit an air supply therethrough, grill bars for sheeting on the top of the side wall, the arrangement being such that the stand will sit on the upper marginal edge of the canned heat fuel cell. The arrangement provides an efficient means of using the fuel cell while preventing bums to the user and/or damage to the substrate surface.

Abstract: This invention describes a grill cabinet with a small footprint when stored. The cabinet holds at least one swing-out shelves that contains a cooking burner that can be used to cook warm foods, and at least one standard pull-out drawer which can hold cooking supplies or for preparing foods. A smoker oven can be added in the base of the cabinet. The cabinet has an area that can hold a small bottle of LP gas, valves and gas supply lines, as well as the smoker.

Abstract: A burner case (14) has at least one burner (11) therein and has an upper surface (12) formed with at least one opening (13). A flame produced by the burner (11) is introduced externally through the opening (13) for heating an object put on the upper surface (12) of the burner case (14). The upper surface (12) of the burner case (14) is formed along the opening (13) with an upwardly projecting louver (15). The louver acts as a windshield for the flame. For instance, the opening (13) is an annular opening, and the louver (15) is formed in inclination along the annular opening at an outer edge of the annular opening.

Abstract: A portable gas grill features a combination of quick heat up and quick cool down in a compact and truly portable self contained grill for camping, tailgating, and other activities. The gill includes a lower housing containing a multilayer metal foil insulation/reflector member, a grill surface, a radiant heating element, and a grill cover with a multilayer metal foil insulating/reflector member. The radiant heating element utilized in the gas grill includes a gas jet burner in combination with a heat radiating tube which contains the flame extending from the jet burner. The radiant heat generated by the radiant heating tube heats a grill surface of 170 square in. or greater to adequate grilling temperatures such as 700° F. and higher.

Abstract: A warming device having a base plate on which is positioned a heat source. A plurality of carrier struts are pivotally mounted with respect to the base plate and are circumferentially arranged and each have a part surface. The part surfaces together form a standing surface. On the carrier struts are arranged lugs which each has an eccentric platelet and a lug pin. An actuation element, such as an annular disk, has radial slots into which the lug pins engage. By rotating the actuation element all carrier struts can be pivoted with the part surfaces to vary a size of the standing surface.

Abstract: A barbecue grill with multiple functions has a base, a body securely mounted on the top face of the base, at least one barbecue holder detachably held in the body, a main frame mounted on the top edge of the body and a heater pivotally mounted in the main frame. A thermo-conductive pan is detachably mounted on the main frame and abuts the heater. By such an arrangement, the barbecue grill can cook on the pan or roast foods in the body by the heater when the heater is rotated relative to the main frame upward or downward. Consequently, the functional use of the barbecue grill will be improved.

Abstract: A barbecue table having a frame and a top connected to the frame. The top serves as a table and is formed by a flat metal plate. A heating element is arranged under the metal plate and connected to the frame. The heating element is mounted on the underside of the metal plate and heats the metal plate allowing food to be prepared thereon.

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooker is provided which includes a round, sheet-like heat transfer plate adapted for easy movement between operative and inoperative positions by a single person. The heat transfer plate has an upwardly facing convex cooking surface with a downwardly directed outer rim around the periphery. The convex cooking surface is smooth and continuous and has sufficient slope to cause any juices produced by cooking food to run off the outer rim. A drip pan is disposed under the outer rim to collect the juices. The portable outdoor cooker also includes a frame assembly with a stand, a suspension device and a shell. The frame assembly is configured to support and position the heat transfer plate, drip pan and burner in relation to one another. The shell includes open top and bottom ends and a sidewall. The sidewall surrounds and deflects wind from the burner. The heat transfer plate rests upon the suspension device and is thereby positioned over the burner in the operative position.

Abstract: A removable gas manifold assembly for a gas grill having a manifold bracket and a gas manifold connected to the manifold bracket. The manifold bracket has a substantially horizontal portion thereto at each end thereof, respectively, defining engaging surfaces. The engaging surfaces slidingly engage support surfaces of support members connected to a frame of the gas grill. The manifold has a gas valve with an exit port which is adapted to be in fluid communication with an entry port of a burner of the gas grill when the manifold is operationally positioned.

Abstract: A supporting device used to securely mount a selectively removable portable stove and a fuel tank to a planar supporting structure without the use of hand tools. A base which includes an upper surface, lower surface, stove receiving region and tank receiving region has positioned above the stove receiving region a stove mounting plate. The stove mounting plate is positioned a fixed distance above the upper surface of the base. The spacing insulates the base from the heat of the stove.

Abstract: An appliance, such as a cooking range, a clothes dryer, a clothes washer, an oven or the like, includes a console along a rear edge of the appliance which can pivot between an upright in-use position and a lower shipping, repair and/or servicing position. The console is preferably of a two-part construction including a front housing body having an integrally injection molded encapsulation or frame peripherally retaining a touch sensor control panel which can be readily accessed when the console is in its lower repair position.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking stove assembly includes a burner tube, a plurality of support legs and a fuel supply pipe. The burner tube is adapted to receive fuel from the fuel supply pipe through an open lower end portion of the burner tube. The fuel is ignitable within a combustion chamber of the burner tube such that a sustained flame projects upwardly through the burner tube and out from an upper end portion thereof. One support leg is fixedly mounted to the burner tube while the other support legs are pivotally mounted thereto. Each pivotally mounted support leg is pivotally movable relative to the burner tube and fixedly mounted support leg between first and second angularly-spaced positions. Each pivotally mounted support leg in the first position is disposed adjacent and in a generally parallel relationship to the fixedly mounted support leg such that the assembly is in a collapsed condition for storage and transport of the assembly.

Abstract: A portable gaseous fuel heated cooker which connects via flexible hose to a pressurized gas source such as a propane bottle. The cooker as such comprises four parts, a round bottom wok-like disk, a burner unit, a tubular post and a coplanar base. The disk has a threaded stud depending therefrom which is threadably received in the top of the burner unit, the bottom of the burner unit is similarly connectable to the tubular post which, in turn, is similarly connectable to the base. The burner unit has radial flanges which extend a short distance above a cylindrical shield of the burner unit, the overall unit is about thirty-two inches in height but with the tubular post removed is about twelve inches in height.

Abstract: A patio table and outdoor barbecue combination in which a burner pit is positioned in the upper section of a table central, hollow-core pedestal, and can be covered when not in use by a lid flush with the upper surface of the table slab. In the charcoal-fuel embodiment, the cooking griddle, charcoal plate, and ash-collecting bucket are held at successively space-apart levels within the inner wall of the burner pit which has an inverted frusto-conical shape. In the gas-fired embodiment, a small propane canister is conveniently located under the table top.

Abstract: A miniature gas stove support mainly including lower seat and upper locating ring distantly connected to one another by vertical bars, three equally spaced outward inclined legs connected to a bottom of the seat, and multiple petal-shaped wind shielding members connected to and along a top of the locating ring. Bolts are threaded downward to screw the locating ring and the vertical bars together while head portions of the bolts project from the locating ring to adjustably support a cooking utensil above a burner of the miniature gas stove. The petal-shaped wind shielding members fixed along the locating ring effectively shield the burner from wind to avoid undesired extinguishment of fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable stove mounting apparatus used to securely mount a removable portable stove to a planar supporting structure without the use of hand tools. The portable stove mounting apparatus includes a planer base supporting structure wherein connecting devices secure the portable stove and fuel supply to the planer base supporting structure. Insulation is disposed between the connecting devices and the planar supporting structure.

Abstract: A retrofitable wind screen for portable gas cookers. The device, made of sheet metal, readily adjusts to fit almost any portable gas cooker and fits around the outside of the cooker frame extending a minimum of three inches above the cooker grate. The device shields the gas flame from the effects of wind and increases the overall cooking efficiency of a gas cooker. Finally, because the device extends above the cooking surface, it provides a measure of safety by preventing the accidental movement of a cooking utensil from the cooking surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable stove. The portable stove comprises a body member which contains burners. The portable stove includes shelves which lock into place onto the body member during use and storage. A griddle having a heat dispersement plate is removably mounted to the body member above the burner. Legs are hingedly and slidingly attached to the body member. The legs may be folded to either a standing position or a carrying position. Accordingly, the shelves, griddle and legs may be secured to the stove during storage.

Abstract: A barbecue grill including a cart with attached side work shelves is disclosed. The cart having a first frame with a plurality of vertical members joined by weldment to least an upper and lower first horizontal members, and a second frame with a plurality of vertical members joined by weldment to at least an upper and lower second horizontal members, and at least two transverse cross members joining the first frame in spaced relation to the second frame. The attachment of the side work shelves to a support member of the cart, including at least one generally vertical projection on either the support member or the work shelf, and at least one generally vertical receiver on the other, whereby the projection and receiver cooperatively dimensioned such that the projection is removably inserted in the receiver to provide cantilever support of the work shelf.

Abstract: The invention provides a table accessory to an outdoor grill accessory, which is a pair of opposed work surfaces in the form of side tables. The accessory is easily retrofitted to the fire bowl of a conventional kettle type grill. In an illustrated embodiment, novel clips hook into the rim slot of the bowl to advantageously prevent air leaks. One or both of the side tables can be folded down when not in use. The accessory, when installed on the grill, does not impede the portability of the grill.

Abstract: An alcohol fuel burner which comprises a fuel container having a base and a side wall, a cover for the upper portion of the container, the covering having a plurality of inlet apertures as well as a central aperture, draft control means to control the amount of air permitted through the air inlet apertures, an inner chimney extending upwardly from the centrally located aperture and an outer chimney extending upwardly from the fuel container with the outer chimney being spaced from the inner chimney. The device permits efficient burning of the fuel in the container.

Abstract: A grill 10 is disclosed having: a burner housing 12; a frame 14 to support the burner housing 12; work surfaces 16, 18, and 20; and a gas supply system 22. These components provide a means for relatively easily adjusting the grill 10 between a cooking configuration and a storage configuration. Work surfaces 16 and 18 are positionable between a horizontal cooking position and a vertical storage position. A work surface 20 is removably attachable to grill 10. When work surfaces 16 and 18 are in a vertical position, and the work surface 20 is removed, the burner housing 12 and work surfaces define a first smallest perimeter around the grill. This configuration is ideal for moving and storing the grill 10. Depending on how many of the working surfaces 16, 18, and 20 are in a cooking position, second, third and fourth perimeters are defined. Thus, there is provided ample working surface space with optional reduction thereof for using, moving, and storing the grill 10.

Abstract: A portable stand supports both a lighting device and a heating device, such as a lantern and a space heater or stove, and directs fuel to these devices from a single source. The lighting device and heating device are both quickly and easily mountable on the stand, enabling easy assembly and one-piece transport to an outdoor site where both heat and illumination are desired. The stand preferably is a unitary assembly with easy connection and disconnection of fuel lines, and is compact and allows close mounting against a wall or other structure, such as the wall of an ice-fishing house. Embodiments of the invention have application to fishing, particularly ice fishing, as well as to other outdoor activities such as photography, maintenance, farming, construction and utility work, to name a few.

Abstract: A portable fuel element made from stacked sheets of cardboard impregnated and held together with paraffin wax. In a preferred embodiment, each portable fuel element contains at least one match that is protected from moisture by the paraffin wax and cardboard. The embodiment is made from a stack of five sheets of paraffin wax impregnated recycled cardboard. The stack, which is about 3/4 inch high, is perforated into 21/2 inch squares. Rectangular blocks that measure 3/4 inch high, 21/2 inches wide, and 5 inches long are broken out along the perforations, leaving a perforation in the middle of each block which separates each rectangular block into two 21/2 inch square, 3/4 inch thick blocks attached at the perforation. A wick is placed into each half of each block and two matches are inserted inside the rectangular block along the line formed by the perforation. The rectangular block is then dipped into paraffin wax to get a wax coating.

Abstract: A cooking range, especially useful in commercial and domestic environments, wherein a grate and a wok ring are interchangeably mounted thereon. The range supports the wok ring and the grate over a gas fired burner element. The grate and the wok ring include a support plate which selectively engages the cooking range in a preferred orientaton. The wok ring includes a preferred configuration of the support ring.

Abstract: A sideburner assembly attaches to the legs of a barbecue grill and has a substantially flat top surface. The sideburner assembly has a base plate onto which a gas valve, a control knob, and a burner element are mounted. The burner element is mounted in a recessed portion of the base plate and is separated from the gas valve and control knob by a heat shield. The sideburner assembly also comprises a cover plate that has an opening for a cooking grate and an opening for the control knob. The cover plate and the openings in the cover plate are sized so that the top of the control knob and the top of the cooling grate are flush with the top surface of the cover plate.

Abstract: A side table for a barbecue grill, comprising: a table member and means for rotatably supporting the table member on a vertical leg of the barbecue grill such that the table member is rotatable in horizontal plane about the vertical leg.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a barbecue grill and a cooking related device such as an additional grill, burner or table top, to a support structure such as a post or cart. The mounting device is especially suitable for gas barbecue grills and allows for various size grill units to be combined whether the two units are of the same size or different sizes. In one embodiment, only a single grill is utilized, and the area adjacent the grill is used as a working surface. In another embodiment, a single grill unit is employed, and the support surface adjacent the grill has an auxiliary burner. The mounting assembly is fabricated from few parts and permits ease of installation.

Abstract: A campstove is provided with an adjustable grate legs for supporting a cooking utensil. The grate legs are movable between a compact, storage position and an extended position in which they provide a relatively stable support for a pan or a pot. The campstove includes a base, a fuel tube which extends upwardly from the base, and a burner mounted on the top of the fuel tube. A burner bowl is rotatably mounted on the fuel tube for rotation relative to the base. Each of the grate legs includes a bottom portion which is rotatably mounted in the base, an intermediate portion which extends below the burner bowl away from the axis of rotation of the leg, and a top portion which extends above the bowl toward the axis of rotation. Abutments on the burner bowl are engageable with each of the legs for rotating the legs when the burner bowl is rotated relative to the base.

Abstract: An energy-efficient barbecue grill includes an insulated top for retaining heat within the cooking area and a drain to remove grease from the cooking surface of the grill. A preferred embodiment of the grill is provided with an electric heat source.

Abstract: A heat radiator for an outdoor cooking unit having a base. Formed in the upstanding walls of the base are openings for the entry of combustion air. Within the base and seated on the base above the combustion air openings is a fire grate. Above the fire grate and supported by the base is a cover. The cover includes a generally flat, horizontal top plate that is formed with parallel rows and columns of relatively small openings for the flow of hot air from the heat radiator. The openings formed in the top plate are sufficiently large to inhibit the accumulation of foreign material thereon and are sufficiently small to inhibit the rapid burning of fuel elements on the fire grate.

Abstract: A charcoal lighter apparatus includes a housing and a barrier assembly supported within the housing. The barrier assembly divides an internal space defined by the housing into a lower gas-bottle-storage region and an upper charcoal-briquet-storage region. The barrier assembly also divides the housing into a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion, and the barrier assembly includes a heat transfer channel which permits transfer of heat from the gas-bottle-storage region to the charcoal-briquet-storage region. A gas bottle assembly is supported by the lower housing portion and includes a bottle portion supported by the lower housing portion within the gas-bottle-storage region. The gas bottle assembly includes a manually operated gas controller connected to the bottle portion. The manually operated gas controller extends from outside the housing to the bottle portion within the gas-bottle-storage region.

Abstract: A portable gas range with a folding tripod. The portable gas range includes a bracket mounted on the gas range housing and rotatably supporting the inner ends of the pair of rotatable tripod members hinged to opposed sides of the bracket by hinge pins. This bracket has a pair of arcuate guide slits centering about the hinge pins. The guide pins are fixedly mounted on the inner ends of the rotatable tripod members and received in the arcuate guide slits. The moving plate is placed on the bracket such that it is linearly moved on the bracket. This moving plate mounts the rear tripod member on its rear end and is provided with a pair of longitudinal openings for receiving the guide pins penetrating the arcuate guide slits. The tripod folding lever has a push handle at an end thereof projecting out of the range housing. The other end of the tripod folding lever is connected to the moving plate, thus to linearly move the moving plate when the push handle is pushed.

Abstract: A gas burner is mounted in the base of a surrounding bowl, with an encircling open wire stand for a cooking utensil. A utensil supported on the stand is heated directly by the burner. Optionally, the utensil can be removed and a metal plate supported on the stand, with a top grill rack fitted in the upper portion of the bowl. In that case, heat from the burner is distributed by the metal plate substantially uniformly to the top grill rack for grilling food. Consequently, the composite cooker is quickly and easily convertible for use as a stove to heat a cooking utensil or as a barbecue for grilling.

Abstract: An improved outdoor cooking device is provided, which consists of a barbeque grill. A base is for supporting the barbeque grill. Components are for mounting the support base to a structure in a level stabilized manner, so that the barbeque grill cannot be knocked over when in use.