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US3566856A
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Barbecue grill
Assignee: King Seeley Thermos Co
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Filing: 1968-11-26
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A barbecue grill comprising a fuel containing structure defining a generally horizontally extending support surface, a pair of generally U-shaped support legs each comprising a pair of end sections and an intermediate section extending therebetween, the legs being adapted for pivotal movement between retracted positions extending generally parallel to the support surface and extended positions extending generally normal to the surface, a plurality of support brackets having generally horizontally extending support portions adapted to be fixedly secured to the surface and mounting portions extending generally perpendicular to the surface, means pivotally securing each of the leg end sections to one of the brackets, each of the brackets having an abutment flange section and a pair of detent embossments projecting from one side of the mounting portion thereof, and locking tang means provided adjacent the ends of each of the legs and adapted to be received between the abutment flanges and the adjacent of the detent embossments for releasably maintaining the legs in their respective extended positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Linstead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0704
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In combination in a leg mounting assembly: means defining a support surface; a leg adapted to be mounted on said surface for pivotal movement between a retracted position extending generally parallel to said surface and an extended position extending generally normal to said surface; a bracket having a support portion adapted to be fixedly secured to said support surface and a mounting portion extending generally perpendicular to said surface; means pivotably securing one end of said leg to said mounting portion of said bracket; abutment means projecting between said mounting portion of said bracket and said leg; detent means provided between said bracket and said leg and at a position spaced from said abutment means; and locking tang means movable relative to said first mentioned means in response to pivotal movement of said leg and adapted to be received between said abutment means and said detent means for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination in a leg mounting assembly: means defining a support surface; a leg adapted to be mounted on said surface for pivotal movement between a retracted position extending generally parallel to said surface and an extended position extending generally normal to said surface; a bracket having a support portion adapted to be fixedly secured to said support surface and a mounting portion extending generally perpendicular to said surface; means pivotably securing one end of said leg to said mounting portion of said bracket; abutment means projecting between said mounting portion of said bracket and said leg; detent means provided between said bracket and said leg and at a position spaced from said abutment means; and locking tang means movable relative to said first mentioned means in response to pivotal movement of said leg and adapted to be received between said abutment means and said detent means for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said detent means comprises an embossment formed in said mounting portion of said bracket and extending outwardly from one side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said abutment means comprises a flange portion formed on said bracket and extending outwardly therefrom in the same direction as said embossment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said locking tang means comprises a tang member secured to said leg and adapted to be pivoted therewith relative to said first-mentioned means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said abutment means comprises a flange extending outwardly from one side of said mounting portion of said bracket, wherein said detent means comprises a pair of embossments formed in said mounTing portion one adjacent each side of said flange, and wherein said locking tang means is adapted to be received between either of said embossments and said flange for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 which includes mounting means for fixedly securing said bracket support portion to said support surface, said mounting means including a tab portion provided on said bracket and adapted to be inserted through an opening in said surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said mounting means comprises a tab extending generally parallel to said support portion and spaced outwardly therefrom, said tab being insertable through said opening in said surface and being cooperable with fastening means extending between said surface and said support portion for fixedly securing said bracket to said surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 which includes camming means engageable with said flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination in a barbecue grill assembly: a fuel containing structure defining a support surface; a generally U-shaped support leg comprising a pair of end sections and an intermediate section extending therebetween; said leg being adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position extending generally parallel to said support surface and an extended position extending generally normal to said surface; a pair of spaced support brackets having support portions adapted to be fixedly secured to said surface and mounting portions extending generally perpendicular to said surface; means pivotally securing each of said end sections of said leg one to one of said support brackets; each of said brackets having an abutment flange section projecting from one side of said mounting portion thereof; each of said brackets also having detent means provided thereon at positions spaced from said flange sections thereof; and locking tang means provided adjacent said end sections of said leg and movable relative to said structure upon pivotal movement of said leg and adapted to be received between said abutment flanges and said detent means on said brackets to releasably maintain said leg in said extended position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
189 words
In combination in a barbecue grill assembly: a fuel containing structure defining a support surface; a generally U-shaped support leg comprising a pair of end sections and an intermediate section extending therebetween; said leg being adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position extending generally parallel to said support surface and an extended position extending generally normal to said surface; a pair of spaced support brackets having support portions adapted to be fixedly secured to said surface and mounting portions extending generally perpendicular to said surface; means pivotally securing each of said end sections of said leg one to one of said support brackets; each of said brackets having an abutment flange section projecting from one side of said mounting portion thereof; each of said brackets also having detent means provided thereon at positions spaced from said flange sections thereof; and locking tang means provided adjacent said end sections of said leg and movable relative to said structure upon pivotal movement of said leg and adapted to be received between said abutment flanges and said detent means on said brackets to releasably maintain said leg in said extended position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein said detent means comprises an embossment formed in said mounting portion of said bracket and extending outwardly from one side thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said flange extends outwardly from said mounting portion of said bracket in the same direction as said embossment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 which includes a pair of embossments formed on said mounting portion of each of said brackets, said flanges being disposed between said embossments of each of said pairs thereof, and wherein said locking tang means is adapted to be received between either of said embossments of each of said pairs thereof and the adjacent of said flanges for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
The invention as set forth in claim 9 wherein each of said support brackets comprises a first portion adapted to be attached to the support surface and a second portion connected to the support leg, tab means disposed in spaced parallelism with respect to said first portion of each of said support brackets and fixedly connected to one end thereof and adapted to extend through an opening in the structure and engage said structure on the side thereof opposite said surface and thereby secure said one end of said first portion of each of said brackets to said structure, and fastening means extending through aligned openings in said structure and in the opposite ends of said first portions of each of said support brackets for securing said opposite ends to said structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
148 words
In combination in a support assembly for an object: a support leg adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position; means on the object Defining a mounting element projecting away from the object; means pivotably securing one end of said support leg to said mounting element; first abutment means extending from said mounting element; second abutment means extending from said mounting element at a position spaced from said first abutment means; locking means movable relative to said mounting element in response to pivotal movement of said support leg and including interposable means adapted to be interposed between said first and second abutment means; and said locking means including means frictionally engageable with one of said abutment means when said leg is disposed in said extended position and thereby being cooperable with said interposable means and for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
148 words
In combination in a support assembly for an object: a support leg adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position; means on the object Defining a mounting element projecting away from the object; means pivotably securing one end of said support leg to said mounting element; first abutment means extending from said mounting element; second abutment means extending from said mounting element at a position spaced from said first abutment means; locking means movable relative to said mounting element in response to pivotal movement of said support leg and including interposable means adapted to be interposed between said first and second abutment means; and said locking means including means frictionally engageable with one of said abutment means when said leg is disposed in said extended position and thereby being cooperable with said interposable means and for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
157 words
In combination in a support assembly for an object: a first support member adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position; a second support member adapted to be fixed relative to the object; means pivotably securing one end of said first member to said second member; first abutment means extending from one of said member; second abutment means extending from one of said members at a position spaced from said first abutment means; locking means on one of said members movable relative to the other of said members in response to pivotal movement of said first member and including interposable means adapted to be received between said first and second abutment means; and said locking means including means frictionally engageable with one of said abutment means when said leg is disposed in said extended position and thereby being cooperable with said interposable means and for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
157 words
In combination in a support assembly for an object: a first support member adapted for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position; a second support member adapted to be fixed relative to the object; means pivotably securing one end of said first member to said second member; first abutment means extending from one of said member; second abutment means extending from one of said members at a position spaced from said first abutment means; locking means on one of said members movable relative to the other of said members in response to pivotal movement of said first member and including interposable means adapted to be received between said first and second abutment means; and said locking means including means frictionally engageable with one of said abutment means when said leg is disposed in said extended position and thereby being cooperable with said interposable means and for releasably maintaining said leg in said extended position.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |