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 convertible barbecue capable of grill cooking and rotisserie cooking. The barbecue includes one or more radiant such as briquette trays for holding refractory briquettes underneath a food item to be cooked. In the grill-cooking mode, the briquette trays are supported horizontally underneath a grill rack, while in the rotisserie mode a front briquette tray is removed and a rear briquette tray is angled so as to be out from underneath a spit for rotisserie cooking of food items. In an alternative configuration both front and rear briquette trays may be repositioned toward the rotisserie spit.

Abstract: A combination outdoor cooker and smoker having a cooker configuration for use as an outdoor cooker and a smoker configuration for use as a smoker comprising a cooker assembly including substantially cylindrical hollow housing having a heat source therein and a support grate supported thereon disposed in heat exchange relationship relative to the heat source and a plurality of support legs attached to the substantially cylindrical hollow housing each having a first support configuration to support the combination outdoor cooker and smoker on a table and a second support configuration to support the combination outdoor cooker and smoker on the ground, a smoker enclosure detachably mountable on the cooker assembly when the combination outdoor cooker and smoker is in the smoker configuration and a retention assembly comprising a plurality of retention brackets attached to the cooker assembly each having a cooker retention configuration to retain a cooking utensil in operative relationship relative to the support

Abstract: A barbecue grill having a venturi shaped body. Inner and outer spaced rings are attached to a support pan and the body respectively. A removable support column attaches the support pan to a base. A dome shaped grill is supported on the venturi shaped body.

Abstract: An indoor/outdoor grill and fry cooker comprising a main body portion with a generally cylindrical side wall, a generally hemispherically-shaped bottom with legs extending downwardly therefrom, an open top and a hollow lower chamber therewithin; an upper cover positionable over the open top of the main body portion with an upper region and a lower region and an upper chamber therewithin, a handle formed in the lower region of the cover, and a mouth plate extending downwardly from the lower region into the main body portion; a coal pot positionable within the chamber of the main body portion, the coal pot having a generally cylindrical side wall, a pair of supports secured to the top of the side wall; and a plurality of operational components positioned between the main body portion and cover during operation and use including a circular heat/smoke cover plate with rollers therebeneath positioned on the supports, a circular screen-type filter thereabove, an imperforate circular grease trap thereabove, and a ci

Abstract: A rugged, flatly folding, portable chafing dish assembly is comprised of a cover, food pan, water pan, collapsible stand and heat source. The collapsible stand is rectangular and is comprised of four rigid plates forming the sides of the rectangular stand which are rotatably coupled together by means of a flatly folding piano hinge. The hinge is integrally formed with the sides and can be disassembled for cleaning. The two lateral sides of the stand are identical and interchangeable, as are the two end sides. The rectangular stand is provided with apertures through the lateral and end sides, both for air access to create a heat draft for the burner source when placed within the stand, as well as access to the burners when the chafing dish assembly is assembled. A rigid rectangular tray extends the length of the stand and connects to the end sides along an access aperture edge thereby rendering the otherwise collapsible rectangular stand rigid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for removing a rack from a grill. In the present invention, a pair of strap members are attached to each side of the rack. These strap members have clips which engage the rack. The clip members are joined together by a strip. The strip can have a sufficient number of notches. A holder is also provided which has a handle joined to a base by two walls. The base comprises a pair of cradles each having a groove and tip. The handles are used so that the grooves engage the strap and the tips are engaged by the notches. The rack can then be removed from the grill at the desired time. The meat can then be turned without risk of flameup. The rack and meat can then be placed back on the grill.

Abstract: A barbecue oven integrally made from a plane metal plate by punching at one time. Before used, the barbecue oven has a substantially flat cross-like pattern, including a bottom section, two long side sections and two short side sections. Multiple equally spaced elliptic holes are punched along four adjoining portions between the bottom section, long side sections and short side sections to form four bending lines, whereby the long and short side sections can be bent and securely connected by lateral engaging lugs thereof to form a box-like pattern defining a chamber. Multiple equally spaced circular holes are formed on the long and short side sections for ventilation. Support legs and ventilating slots are formed on the bottom section by punching. The support legs can be outward bent to support the barbecue oven and the ventilating slots can be selectively opened according to ventilation requirement. Bendable support portions and handle portions are formed on the short side-sections.

Abstract: The tabletop device for the preparation of meals comprises a burner, which may preferably be placed on a plate of wood, stone or the like in a nonslipping manner, and a grilling material carrier removably disposed above the burner. The burner is surrounded, at a lateral distance from it, by a chimney-like hood at least partly spaced from the plate and rising above the burner, whose side walls in combination with the walls of the burner delimit air flow channels communicating with ambient air at the bottom end. As a result of these measures an air flow acting upwards from below will be generated when the burner flame is ignited, spreading the flame across the entire burner surface and enriching it with oxygen to a great extent.

Abstract: A barbecue grill includes a fire bowl for supporting a plurality of grids, two pairs of legs extending from the fire bowl for supporting the barbecue grill above the ground, a lid with a grip in the center, top portion thereof, a resilient handle secured on the opposite sides of the fire bowl via two fixation blocks each defining an L-shaped channel for receiving the handle and an aperture in the corner of the L-shaped channel for the handle to extend therethrough and couple with the fire bowl so that a user may expand the resilient handle and pivotally adjust a position of the handle and the lid may be retained in a vertical position among the fire bowl, one pair of the legs, and the handle when the handle is in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A compact outdoor cooking unit having a cooking mode and a transport and storage mode. The outdoor cooking unit has a foldable stove. In the cooking mode, the stove is in the extended state. A base plate of a firebox has a hook flange and the foldable stove has a releasable locking flange along the lower end of an end wall thereof. The locking flange of the stove is releasably secured to the hook flange of the base plate when the foldable stove is in an extended state for the cooking mode. The outdoor cooking unit also includes a base, a pan, and a griddle. In the transport and storage mode, the pan is seated on the base within the upstanding walls of the base. In the transport and storage state, a griddle seats on the pan with the depending walls of the griddle surrounding the pan. The base, the pan, and the griddle, respectively, have vertically aligned handle hooks.

Abstract: A combination outdoor cooker and smoker having a cooker configuration for use as an outdoor cooker and a smoker configuration for use as a smoker comprising a cooker assembly including substantially cylindrical hollow housing having a heat source therein and a support grate supported thereon disposed in heat exchange relationship relative to the heat source and a plurality of support legs attached to the substantially cylindrical hollow housing each having a first support configuration to support the combination outdoor cooker and smoker on a table and a second support configuration to support the combination outdoor cooker and smoker on the ground, a smoker enclosure detachably mountable on the cooker assembly when the combination outdoor cooker and smoker is in the smoker configuration and a retention assembly comprising a plurality of retention brackets attached to the cooker assembly each having a cooker retention configuration to retain a cooking utensil in operative relationship relative to the support

Abstract: A new and improved multi smoke cooker with a hollow container having an open top, a closed bottom, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls. An upper opening is formed in the front wall. A lower opening is formed in the front wall downward of the upper opening. An inner lining is secured within the hollow container. The inner lining has two vertical posts. Each of the vertical posts has a plurality of inwardly extending pieces integral therewith. A grill is coupled with each vertical post and extends outwardly towards the open top of the hollow container. A grill grate is coupled with one of the plurality of inwardly extending pieces and aligned with the upper opening of the container. The grill grate serves to hold coals. A coal catcher with outer handle is removably coupled with two of the inwardly extending pieces and slidably extends outward of the lower opening of the hollow container. A top lid has a lower portion and an upper portion.

Abstract: A barbecue grill including a lifting mechanism controlled to lift the cooking grid thereof, the lifting mechanism including a transmission rod having two reversed worms and driven by a crank handle, two driven gear wheels respectively meshed with the reversed worms and having a respective coupling hole at the center, and two links each having one end fixedly fastened to said coupling of either worm gear and an opposite end pivoted to either side of said cooking grid respectively.

Abstract: Portable barbecue apparatus comprising a series of longitudinally extending, laterally spaced grill rods; and laterally extending, longitudinally spaced cables connected to the rods; the cables being flexible, whereby the rods and cables may be rolled up into a bundle for transport, and unrolled to form a cooking grill.

Abstract: A gridiron (1) is movable both vertically and horizontally and can thus be moved in space with a single handle. A locking device consisting of a simple screw or clampdevice may be provided to securely hold the gridiron in a determined position. The movability of the gridiron (1) is achieved using a parallelogram device (9-16) by means of which the gridiron (1) remains horizontal in all positions. The disclosed gridiron design allows food to be placed and removed from the gridiron much more easily and also the cooking stage of individual parts of the grilled foods to be checked. In addition, the grilled foods can be swivelled to a serving, so that the guest may choose the piece they wish. The gridiron (1) is provided with a holding device (17-20) which can be mounted either directly on a garden grill or on a separate stand.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable cooking unit for use in tents is disclosed. It is designed for use in the mountains, where lightweight equipment is essential. The unit will fit in a backpack when disassembled. The heating chamber has a lower burner unit to hold a common mountain stove burner such as those developed by MOUNTAIN SAFETY RESEARCH. The heating chamber vents to a stack that transmits the combustion gases and moisture safely outside the tent by means of a tent roof jack that protects the fabric from the heat. The stack is also fed with ambient air that mixes with the combustion to cool the exhaust to safe levels. The device can be disassembled and stored in a compact package.

Abstract: A portable and nestable grill having two generally conical shaped sections forming inverted conical housings removably joined together at the smaller ends forming a midsection or waist of reduced diameter. The upper conical shaped housing defines an upper grilling section for supporting a cooking grate near the upper end and a means for supporting charcoal or other solid fuel at the lower end of the upper housing forming the waist section. The lower conical shaped housing defines a charcoal starter/ash catcher base section. A plurality of apertures are sized, shaped, and positioned to provide sufficient draft to create a venturi effect at the position of the fuel support means to provide fast pre-ignition of the solid charcoal fuel and superior convective heat transfer for cooking. The upper housing may be detached from the lower housing and the lower housing inverted and nested within the larger upper housing for transporting and storage.

Abstract: A camping stove includes a pair of bases pivotally coupled together, the bases can be opened and fixed in parallel to each other for cooking food, and the bases can be folded to a compact configuration for facilitating transportation purposes. A pair of legs are coupled to the bases for supporting the base when the bases are opened, the legs form a handle for carrying the camping stove when the bases are folded. The burning device includes a board having a number of air holes for uniformly distributing gas.

Abstract: A portable pit cooking apparatus includes a heat distributing assembly which permits controlled burning of a solid fuel material and substantially uniform distribution of heat across the cooking region of the apparatus, a towing assembly which supports the heat distributing assembly above a support surface for rendering it mobile for transport over the support surface to a desired cooking site and for retaining a stationary once the desired site has been reached, a fire height adjusting assembly which permits tailoring of the position of the fire to the type of cooking to be carried out, a rotisserie assembly which provides for uniform and slow cooking of a large quantity of food and permits easy and quick removal and disassembly to clean the parts thereof and to convert to other cooking options, an adjustable hood assembly for covering the cooking chamber, and an ash collection and removal assembly which permits easy washout and cleanup of the apparatus.

Abstract: A bowl 10 and lid 11 of a barbecue are pressed from sheets of steel using press tools (not shown). Surplus steel, which occurs at the corners of the bowl 10 and lid 11 during pressing, is accommodated in elongate channels 14 which project into the bowl 10 and lid 11 and which appear as recesses on the outside of the bowl 10 and lid 11. The channel 14 extends substantially all the way around the undersurface of the bowl 10 but is not of uniform depth all the way around. Instead the depth of the channel 14 is increased at certain points to form shoulders which in use support first and second grill portions which should themselves respectively support portions of food to be cooked and simulated solid fuel.

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: Portable cooking apparatus which comprises a support stand for supporting the apparatus above a cooking fire; a pair of flat cooking grills between which food to be cooked may be placed and suspension members connecting the pair of cooking grills to the support stand. The suspension members are manipulatable for moving the pair of grills from a horizontal position to a vertical position and then to another horizontal position as the relative position as one grill on top of the other is reversed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an outdoor cooking system which is portable and collapsible, and which is adaptable for use as a fuel ignitor, as a food warmer and as a cook stove. The system includes an upstanding combustion tube which incorporates an elongate, tubular fire chamber and a plurality of flaps extending perimetrically from at least one of the fire chamber's ends. The flaps are pivotally adjustable so as to accommodate control over the fire chamber's intake and outflow of air. Food is cooked using a conventional cooking utensil which rests across the upper opening of the tube. A radial tray extends about the perimeter of the fire chamber.

Abstract: A knock-down camp stove unit adapted to go over an open campfire and providing its own support for a cooking-baking compartment which comprises a first angled side panel; a second angled side panel; means removably connecting the upper ends of said side panels together; a cooking panel insertable between and supported by said side panels; and a pair of tapered end-closure panels removably engaging with said side panels and said cooking panel to form an enclosed compartment therewith.

Abstract: A combination smoker and cooker comprising adjustably spaced grills so as to make easier access to the grills and to replenish cooking fuel. The cooker comprises a grill support bar for supporting multiple grills including a water pan steamer assembly, at adjustable vertically spaced intervals in a housing. The grill support bar comprises pairs of vertically spaced slots cut into oppositely facing sides thereof and is held in the housing by a socket which is sized and shaped to firmly receive a bottom end of the support bar and secure the support bar in place in the cooker.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking unit comprises a hollow, hemispherical base that increases in diameter from top to bottom. Detachably secured to the hemispherical base is a hollow, hemispherical firebox that decreases in diameter from top to bottom. Supported by the firebox is a hollow, hemispherical cover that increases in diameter from top to bottom. Disposed within the firebox is an adjustable fuel element holder, which is contractable and expandable to regulate the concentration and diffusion of heat provided by the fuel elements. A heat sensitive device controls the expansion of the fuel element holder in accordance with the intensity of the heat in the firebox.

Abstract: The transformer heating unit can be transformed into six different modes, namely:a stove, a cooking oven, a roaster, a barbecue grill unit, a foodstuff smoking unit, and an indoor space heating furnace.The whole transformer unit is enclosed into a compact, box-like casing, which can be deployed into either of the six modes. In its furnace mode, its combustion gas outlet port is coupled to an exhaust flue pipe, for controlled escape of combustion gases outwardly of the room where the occupants are located, whereby smoke intoxication is prevented.

Abstract: A free standing collapsible, portable barbeque (1) adapted to be moved between a closed/folded configuration and an open/assembled configuration and from an open/assembled configuration to a closed/folded configuration thereby assuming the character of a portable suitcase; the barbeque comprising a substantially cubic receptacle (2) supported by legs (5, 6, 7 and 8) pivotally attached to the underside of the receptacle so that they fold inwardly to a plane parallel with the base of the receptacle.A lid (15) is pivotally connected to the receptacle which when open acts as a rear baffle and when closed as a cover for the receptacle.The barbeque has first and second side baffles (11 and 12) which are adapted to move independently of the lid (15) each pivotally connected to the base of the the receptacle and between a sidewall of the receptacle; and a well (37) formed within said receptacle which acts as a cooking waste trap.

Abstract: A portable fire ring comprises a plurality of curved sections which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship to form a semi-circle. A grill extension is then assembled and connected to the ends of the semi-circle. A pivotal grill extends over the grill extension to permit the fire chamber of the grill section to be opened to enable coals to be placed in the fire chamber. Disassembled, the fire ring may be lifted and moved to the desired position or moved to a new location. The portable fire ring is easily assembled and disassembled and may be carried in a bag or the like when disassembled.

Abstract: Barbecue apparatus includes a housing and a top defining a primary vent interconnecting the interior of the housing to the ambient atmosphere. A fuel grate is located within the housing interior spaced from the housing bottom. A grill is located in the housing interior at a location between the fuel grate and the primary vent. A secondary vent is positioned below the grill and above the grate for venting potentially harmful combustion gases, such as carbon monoxide gas, from the housing interior.

Abstract: A barbecue grill is disclosed having a plurality of vertical leg members, a cooking vessel, a bracket for securing the vertical leg members and supporting the cooking vessel, wherein the bracket has a pair of oppositely disposed shelf attachments. Each of the shelf attachments has a pair of horizontally and vertically offset extensions with slots therein, and at least one side shelf has a pair of horizontally and vertically offset pins on opposite sides thereof adapted to slide within respective ones of the slots for selectively: 1) locking the shelf in a horizontal position; 2) pivoting the shelf downwardly from the horizontal position to a vertical position; and 3) removing the shelf from the bracket.

Abstract: A cart for barbecue grills. The cart has a shelf, a table, two first legs and two second legs. The shelf has two parallel beams for carrying a barbecue grill. The beams each have a first end, a second end and a curved slot formed therein near the second end thereof. A pivot joins together the first ends of the supports. A bar joins together the second ends of the supports. The table has two supports pivotally attached to the beams and a number of slats transversely attached on the supports. The first legs each have a first end, a second end and a linking point sited between the first and second ends thereof. The first ends of the first legs are pivotally attached to the first ends of the supports by the pivot. The second ends of the first legs are joined together by a handle. The second legs each have a first end, a second end and a linking point sited between the first and second ends thereof. The first legs are pivotally linked to the second legs at the linking points thereof.

Abstract: A roll-up portable table or cooking grill which presents, when in an open first condition for use, a relatively flat, substantially rectangular, upwardly facing table adapted to be supported to define a generally horizontal rigid cooking surface. When in a rolled up second condition for transport or storage, the table is configured to be contained within a generally cylindrical container. The portable table or grill includes a plurality of bars, each having a straight, stiff, longitudinally extending, central rod spaced from and mutually parallel with respect to every other central rod; and two generally J-shaped hook portions, one at each end of that rod. The J-shaped hook portions of each bar each include a shank, a first end of which extends integrally from one end of the rod. These hook portions each include a hook which extends integrally from a second end of the shank.

Abstract: A multi-purpose gas heated cooking apparatus has a framework rack for holding a cooking container to be heated to cook the container's contents. The cooking apparatus has a shelf which can be positioned in a plurality locations within the framework rack for supporting a cooking container and the cooking apparatus has a centrally positioned hook at the top of the framework for hanging a cooking container such as a hanging kettle. A cooking container supported within the apparatus can be heated with propane gas burned in a specially adapted propane gas burner which itself can at least partially support a cooking container. The shelf and the specially adapted propane burner can be positioned in several different ways depending upon the type of cooking to be done and cooking container to be used. The apparatus can be alternately used for frying, stewing in an old-fashioned type kettle, deep-frying in an old-fashioned type kettle, steaming, or grilling.

Abstract: The invention is a very lightweight pad or base for use with a small portable stove such as those used by backpackers or mountaineers. It provides a stable bearing surface when the stove is used on unstable surfaces such as snow or sand. The pad comprises an exterior frame which completely encloses a spider-like structure on which the stove rests. Preferably two legs of the spider have upstanding cleats to engage the base of the stove. A third leg has an attached spring which also engages the stove base to bias it firmly against the cleats and hold the stove in place. These legs are preferably spaced about 120.degree. apart. The spider may contain additional legs to increase strength and bearing surface. Since the cleats are of very low profile the pad is essentially planar and takes up little space in a backpack.

Abstract: A low profile portable wind resistant Camp Stove that is small enough, pint size, to fit inside a small SIERRA MUG mess kit, for use with HEXAMINE, a solid chemical fuel. Variations are provided for altitude adjustment and two or more heat ranges.

Abstract: A barbecue pit is arranged to include a rotary shaft mounted in adjacency to the pit having an extension shaft, wherein a mesh basket is arranged for selective positioning over the barbecue pit for ease of access to the basket and for food components positioned thereon. A rotisserie housing is mounted to the basket structure in an intercommunication to permit selective rotation of the basket over the pit structure.

Abstract: A grill, which may be portable, includes an open support lattice surrounded by upright walls. The support lattice forms a plurality of adjoining bays each dimensioned to receive and support a fuel module in the form of a disposable non-flammable tray and charcoal briquettes within the tray. Various food supporting devices may be used to support items of food to be cooked on the upper edges of the walls or at selected lower levels by use of terraced steps cut out in the walls. By placing fuel modules in less than all the bays, both the size and the shape of the cooking area can be selected. When no fuel modules are used a flat plate can be placed on top of the support lattice on which conventional briquettes can be placed.

Abstract: A disposable system provides means for caterers to transport, serve, and display food, although the system may also be used by campers, picnickers, or the like. A plurality of bent wires and plastic legs are provided in a kit form which may be assembled into a knock-down stand for supporting disposable utensils. The plastic legs are shaped to avoid marring a supporting structure. The bent wires also support a suitable burner.

Abstract: A combustion heater/pot combination for rapid and efficient heating of liquids and foodstuffs comprises a cylindrical shell enclosing both a heat source and a container whereby products of combustion are constrained to flow through an annular flue defined by the shall wall and the container within and spaced from the shell wall by guide elements. The shell is elevated above a support surface, such as the ground or a hearth, by a plurality of struts, whereby air is admitted to a combustion zone. The struts are releasably engaged to the shell by structures which assure stability of attachment. Combustion air preheat and/or draft control shells resting on the support surface may embrace the shell strut combination for improved efficiency.

Abstract: A barbecue or outdoor grill or cooking assembly structured from a plurality of interlocking and cooperative components which are readily assembled and disassembled at a given site so as to allow the subject assembly to be easily installed and removed from a given location. The plurality of components define a substantially enclosed interior in which a grill assembly is adjustably positioned such that the grill portion thereof may be raised or lowered relative to a platform designed to support a fire bed or other heat generating source so as to regulate the heat applied to the food being cooked which is positioned on the adjustable grill portion of the grill assembly.

Abstract: A support (S) includes a back (8) with integral first and second side portions (11) and (12). Sides (6) and (7) and back (8) have integral shoulder supports which are stamped in the sides and back. There are three rows (TR), (MR) and (BR) of shoulder supports in the sides and two rows (24), (25) of shoulder supports in the back of the support (S). The three rows of stamped shoulder supports in the sides (6) and (7) and the two rows in the back (8) each preferably have one shoulder support in each row, and the stamped shoulder supports in each row are vertically aligned. The two rows of shoulder supports in the back are horizontally aligned with the rows (MR) and (BR) in the sides. A grill (G) is pivotally connected to the first and second side portions (11) and (12) to hang down adjacent the back when not in use, but can be pivoted up so that continuous edge (18) thereon can be engaged with the support shoulders in the row (TR) to hold the grill horizontally in the support S.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking unit in which a foldable pedestal stand supports above the ground a foldable firebox with an inverted, truncated pyramidal configuration. Disposed within the firebox is a fire grate. A cooking grill is disposed above the fire grate. The foldable pedestal stand includes a foldable pillar having an inverted, truncated pyramidal configuration. The firebox is supported by the pillar of the pedestal stand. The pedestal stand also includes a foldable base which supports the foldable pillar. The pillar is detachably secured to the base. A cover plate and a clamping plate are secured to panels of the firebox along the quadrilateral lower perimeter thereof to rigidify the firebox while in the extended state.

Abstract: A barbecue grill assembly including a main cooking chamber, a removable cooking grid positioned within the main chamber above a primary heat source, a frame for supporting the cooking grid and a drawer element connected to and supporting the frame for rollably withdrawing the cooking grid from the main chamber. The assembly also includes an elevator mechanism for raising and lowering the frame and cooking grid without the need to remove any elements from within the main chamber. A rotisserie is also provided removably supported on the frame which facilitates withdrawal of the spit and cooking food held on the spit from the main chamber for attending without the need for handling hot food or spit. An overhead infrared heating element, side grill elements, a warming chamber and other features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A smokeless and scorchless grill pan comprising a food plate, an oil pan placed under the food plate, and a lower pan placed under the oil pan for burning a fire to heat the oil pan and the air in a hollow space between the oil pan and the food plate, the oil pan having a bottom corrugated with a plurality of holes for heated air to flow through and two opposite recesses near a circumferential edge, the food plate also corrugated and having a plurality of oil holes for oil coming out of food placed on the food plate to flow through down to drop on the oil pan and then flow into the two opposite recesses of the oil pan.

Abstract: A portable camp stove is disclosed. It consists of a frusto-conical main body, a preheating chamber, and spiral flue chambers. The stove may be placed over a fire in a pit in the earth, or the stove may completely contain a fire within it when its bottom plate and legs are attached. Other accessories of the stove include a stovepipe and oven combination, a water heating system, and a grill and a rotisserie.

Abstract: A candle holder with devices for allowing fragrance to be volatilized and for warming a cup. The candle holder has a base with a holder attached thereto and a positioning seat with a socket formed therein. A plurality of vents are formed in the base which introduces fresh air into a wind shield which is placed around the seat. A top of the wind shield is placed a bowl on which fragrance is deposited. On top of the bowl is an upper supporting device on which a cup is placed.

Abstract: An oven device (4) is adapted for use with a source of heat (24), such as a camp stove, and a cooking utensil (6), such as a covered (12) pot or pan (8), positioned over and separated from the heat source by a heat shield (20). The oven device includes a high temperature flexible, foldable convection dome, such as one made of aluminized fiberglass, having a vertically oriented sidewall (34) and a top (36). The top has a central vent opening (40). The convection dome is supported on the lid covering the pan by a number of radially extending pockets (42). The material from which the convention dome is made of is flexible enough to permit the convection dome to be folded up into a compact rectangular configuration but stiff enough to allow the pockets to support the convection dome above the lid of the pan with the sidewalls of the convection dome spaced apart from the sides of the pan.

Abstract: A two-part smoker assembly having a slide-detachable fire chamber engageable to a separable smoking chamber, the latter capable of being mountably rested atop the firebox walls of a grill. The slide-detachable smoking chamber has front and rear access doors, a side opening for side-attaching the fire chamber thereto, a top-opening for mounting a cover lid thereon, and food racks for supporting food materials within the smoking chamber. Within the smoking chamber, rack supports for the food racks are provided for adjusting the food racks to various levels. The cover is hinged and consists of a central piano hinge, which divides the cover lid into two openable halves and allows access to the food racks from the top front or top rear of the assembly.