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US3648679A
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Collapsible barbecue apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-16
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Collapsible barbecue apparatus having a pair of end frames releasably connected in upright, spaced apart relationship and a grill disposed between the frames. Connectors loosely connecting the grill and the end frames provide vertical adjustability of the grill.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel P Quinn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0763
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A collapsible barbecue apparatus including: a. a grill having end bars, b. a pair of inverted U-shaped end frames each having legs and a crossbar, c. means for releasably connecting the end frames in spaced apart parallel relationship, d. connectors permanently connecting the end frames and the end bars of the grill, e. means for vertical adjustment of the grill, f. means on the frame legs for supporting the grill in selected position beneath the crossbar of the end frames.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A collapsible barbecue apparatus including: a. a grill having end bars, b. a pair of inverted U-shaped end frames each having legs and a crossbar, c. means for releasably connecting the end frames in spaced apart parallel relationship, d. connectors permanently connecting the end frames and the end bars of the grill, e. means for vertical adjustment of the grill, f. means on the frame legs for supporting the grill in selected position beneath the crossbar of the end frames.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means e. include connectors having a loose slideable fit on the end bars and crossbars and legs of the frames.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the means c includes: i. socket means on each leg of each end frame and, ii. longitudinal braces having downwardly extending pintles at each end, the pintles being adapted to fit the socket means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connectors are rings adapted loosely to connect the end bars of the grill and the legs and crossbars of the end frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein the socket means includes a pair of cross braces extending transversely between the legs of each of the end frames, the cross braces having eyes at opposite ends, the eyes at adjacent ends of each pair of cross braces being in registration for receiving the pintles of the longitudinal braces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 including: h. a U-shaped support connected in an inverted position to the cross braces of each end frame, each support having a crosspiece disposed below the crossbars of the end frames for supporting spits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 in which the crosspieces of the supports have upwardly opening squared seats and an end portion of each spit is squared to fit in the seats so as to prevent rotation of the spits.
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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |