US3696803A
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Mobile kitchen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-07
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-07-07
Abstract
Abstract ''''Chuck Wagon'''' type apparatus including a pair of generally cylindrical barbecue type grills which may also be utilized as ovens is located on one side of a trailer. Deep fry apparatus is located on the other side and means located at the rear of the trailer is included for making and dispensing hot and cold beverages.
Inventors
- 👤 Alta Holloway Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
A cooking apparatus comprising in combination: a housing having at least front and rear wall portions, said front wall portion additionally having an opening therein for receiving a removable fire box drawer; a generally cylindrical broiler grill body mounted on said front and rear wall portions of said housing and including a pair of flat end walls, a curvilinear body wall portion attached to said pair of end walls, a curvilinear lid hingedly attached to said curvilinear body wall portion, said lid and body wall defining a substantially circular cross section when said lid is in a closed position, said body wall additionally having an aperture facing the interior of said housing by means of a cutout in the lower portion of said curvilinear body wall portion, a broiler grid mounted in a substantially horizontal plane within said curvilinear body wall portion, and heat deflector means mounted in the curvilinear body wall portion intermediate said grid and said aperture and extending across the aperture to facilitate the distribution of heat entering into said broiler body by means of said aperture; a slidably removable fire box drawer adapted to contain combustible contents for providing cooking heat for said grill body, having a bottom portion including an opening therein, said drawer when inserted in said housing being located adjacent said aperture and substantially in registration with said heat deflector means; and a fuel burner located under said housing being substantially in registration with said opening in the bottom portion of said drawer when inserted in said housing, said burner being adapted to ignite said combustible contents of said drawer and/or to supply heat to said housing through said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
A cooking apparatus comprising in combination: a housing having at least front and rear wall portions, said front wall portion additionally having an opening therein for receiving a removable fire box drawer; a generally cylindrical broiler grill body mounted on said front and rear wall portions of said housing and including a pair of flat end walls, a curvilinear body wall portion attached to said pair of end walls, a curvilinear lid hingedly attached to said curvilinear body wall portion, said lid and body wall defining a substantially circular cross section when said lid is in a closed position, said body wall additionally having an aperture facing the interior of said housing by means of a cutout in the lower portion of said curvilinear body wall portion, a broiler grid mounted in a substantially horizontal plane within said curvilinear body wall portion, and heat deflector means mounted in the curvilinear body wall portion intermediate said grid and said aperture and extending across the aperture to facilitate the distribution of heat entering into said broiler body by means of said aperture; a slidably removable fire box drawer adapted to contain combustible contents for providing cooking heat for said grill body, having a bottom portion including an opening therein, said drawer when inserted in said housing being located adjacent said aperture and substantially in registration with said heat deflector means; and a fuel burner located under said housing being substantially in registration with said opening in the bottom portion of said drawer when inserted in said housing, said burner being adapted to ignite said combustible contents of said drawer and/or to supply heat to said housing through said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined by claim 1, wherein said heat deflector means comprises a relatively flat member disposed substantially horizontally across the interior of said body wall portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined by claim 1, wherein said fire box drawer additionally includes a substantially semi-cylindrical shelf member mounted above said opening for holding a relatively large piece of combustible material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined by claim 3, wherein said opening includes dimensions at least equal to the cross sectional dimensions of said fuel burner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined by claim 1 and additionally including a wheeled frame including means for attaching said housing thereto whereby said cooking apparatus can be transported to any desirable site.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined by claim 5, wherein said wheeled frame comprises a trailer-type vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined by claim 6, wherein said trailer-type vehicle comprises a frame and wherein said front wall portion of said housing is disposed substantially along one side thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
The invention as defined by claim 7, and additionally including a second housing attached to said frame having respective front and rear wall portions and wherein said front wall portion thereof is disposed substantially along the opposite side of said frame, a relatively flat hinged lid attached to the rear wall portion and adapted to close on said front wall portion in a generally horizontal plane, and a bottom wall portion secured to said front and rear wall portions a predetermined distance above said frame, said wall portions thereby defining a deep frying cooking compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention as defined by claim 8, and additionally including burner means positioned on said frame under the bottom wall portion of said deep frying cooking compartment for providing cooking heat to said compartment, and drain means connected to said compartment for selectively emptying the contents thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined by claim 9, and additionally including a fuel tank mounted on said frame and including fuel line and control valve means selectively coupling said fuel tank to said fuel burners.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
The invention as defined by claim 7, and additionally including at least one table support bracket secured to said frame, said bracket having a relatively horizontal bar for table attachment, and a serving table having supporting legs located at one end thereof and means located at the other end thereof adapted to attach to said horizontal bar member, said table when attached to said bar providing a relatively flat table surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |