US3557771A
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Barbecue grill with tilting grid
Assignee: HAMILTONIAN INDUSTRIES Inc A CORP OF MI
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Filing: 1968-10-08
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-10-08
Abstract
Abstract Steps are integrally mounted in one of two opposing wall panels of a base portion of a barbecue grill to permit horizontal or a tilting positioning of one or more grid members. In a preferred embodiment the wall panels diverge outwardly from the base portion and are positioned at different heights from the bottom of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Koziol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0704
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A barbecue grill comprising a base portion, opposing wall panels forming said base portion, open step means integrally molded into and forming a part of one of said wall panels, a grid member adapted to be supported at opposing ends by said step means and said opposing wall, said step means constructed and arranged to support said grid member in at least two different positions, said grid member being freely supported by said step means and said opposing wall and said wall panel with said integrally molded open step means and said opposing wall diverging upwardly and outwardly from said base portion and at different heights from the bottom of the said base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A barbecue grill comprising a base portion, opposing wall panels forming said base portion, open step means integrally molded into and forming a part of one of said wall panels, a grid member adapted to be supported at opposing ends by said step means and said opposing wall, said step means constructed and arranged to support said grid member in at least two different positions, said grid member being freely supported by said step means and said opposing wall and said wall panel with said integrally molded open step means and said opposing wall diverging upwardly and outwardly from said base portion and at different heights from the bottom of the said base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said wall panel opposite said step means includes an inclined, substantially smooth surface for contact with said grid member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said grid is constructed in one unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said grid comprises at least two independent members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said grid is comprised of wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said step means extends substantially the entire distance across said wall panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The barbecue grill as defined in claim 2 wherein said opposing wall panel includes a ledge at the base of said smooth surface to provide horizontal positioning of said grid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |