US3722402A
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Barbecue griddle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-18
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1989-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A barbecue griddle adapted to overlie a charcoal fire or the like and including a heat conductive plate with an upper cooking surface. A plurality of smoking apertures are spaced generally evenly about the plate and extend therethrough from the upper cooking surface to the lower plate surface. A downwardly extending flange defines, together with the lower plate surface, a smoke collection chamber for collecting smoke flowing upwardly from the fire and for directing the collected smoke upwardly through the smoking apertures so as to overlie the cooking surface. The outer periphery of the cooking surface is provided with an upwardly extending retainer means that inhibits grease from flowing over the side of the cooking surface and also serves to prevent food from freely sliding off the cooking surface. A suitable handle may be provided for the griddle.
Inventors
- 👤 E Plumley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A barbecue griddle adapted to overlie a source of heat and smoke, the griddle comprising: a heat conductive plate member having a continuous, smooth upper cooking surface and a lower surface, said plate member being provided with a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from said upper cooking surface to said lower surface and disposed in a network sufficient to provide for smoke flavoring of food while excluding food from passing through said plate member, handle means connected to said plate member, and means, including said lower surface of said plate member and a flange means projecting downwardly therefrom, for defining a smoke collection chamber operative to collect smoke flowing upwardly from the smoke source and direct the collected smoke upwardly through said smoking apertures so as to overlie said upper cooking surface of said plate member; said flange means defining a generally planar support for said griddle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A barbecue griddle adapted to overlie a source of heat and smoke, the griddle comprising: a heat conductive plate member having a continuous, smooth upper cooking surface and a lower surface, said plate member being provided with a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from said upper cooking surface to said lower surface and disposed in a network sufficient to provide for smoke flavoring of food while excluding food from passing through said plate member, handle means connected to said plate member, and means, including said lower surface of said plate member and a flange means projecting downwardly therefrom, for defining a smoke collection chamber operative to collect smoke flowing upwardly from the smoke source and direct the collected smoke upwardly through said smoking apertures so as to overlie said upper cooking surface of said plate member; said flange means defining a generally planar support for said griddle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A barbecue griddle according to claim 1 wherein: said flange means is integral with said plate member and extends peripherally about said flange member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A barbecue griddle according to claim 1 and further including: retaining means, adjacent the outer periphery of said upper cooking surface and extending upwardly therefrom, for inhibiting grease from dripping downwardly over the outer periphery of said cooking surface and for inhibiting food on said cooking surface from sliding from said cooking surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
189 words
Cooking apparatus for cooking food under the influence of a source of heat and smoke comprising in combination: a grill having a relatively open grill network overlying the source of heat and smoke; and a barbecue griddle removably resting on said grill in any selected one of a plurality of positions, said barbecue griddle comprising: a heat conductive plate member having a continuous, smooth upper cooking surface and a lower surface: said plate member being provided with a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from said continuous, smooth upper cooking surface to said lower plate surface; said smoking apertures being disposed in a network relatively closed as compared to said open network of said grill, and sufficient to provide for smoke flavoring of food while excluding food from passing through said plate member; handle means connected to said plate member; and imperforate retaining means, adjacent the outer periphery of said smooth, upper cooking surface and extending upwardly therefrom, for inhibiting grease from dripping downwardly over and through the outer periphery of said cooking surface and for inhibiting food on said cooking surface from sliding from said cooking surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
189 words
Cooking apparatus for cooking food under the influence of a source of heat and smoke comprising in combination: a grill having a relatively open grill network overlying the source of heat and smoke; and a barbecue griddle removably resting on said grill in any selected one of a plurality of positions, said barbecue griddle comprising: a heat conductive plate member having a continuous, smooth upper cooking surface and a lower surface: said plate member being provided with a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from said continuous, smooth upper cooking surface to said lower plate surface; said smoking apertures being disposed in a network relatively closed as compared to said open network of said grill, and sufficient to provide for smoke flavoring of food while excluding food from passing through said plate member; handle means connected to said plate member; and imperforate retaining means, adjacent the outer periphery of said smooth, upper cooking surface and extending upwardly therefrom, for inhibiting grease from dripping downwardly over and through the outer periphery of said cooking surface and for inhibiting food on said cooking surface from sliding from said cooking surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Cooking apparatus according to claim 4 wherein: said apertures extending from said continuous, smooth upper cooking surface to said lower plate surface are generally arcuately bonded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: the surface area of said cooking surface exceeds the surface area defined by said smoking apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: said smoking apertures are generally evenly spaced about said plate member.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
184 words
A Method of cooking food under the influence of a source of heat and smoke comprising: supporting food to be cooked on a handled barbecue griddle comprised of a heat conductive plate member with a continuous smooth upper cooking surface, a lower surface and a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from the upper cooking surface to the lower surface and disposed in a network sufficient to provide for smoking flavoring of the food while excluding the food from passing through said plate member; removably resting the barbecue griddle on a barbecue grill overlying the source of heat and smoke and having a relatively open grill network as compared to the aperture network of said plate member; manipulating the food on the heat conductive plate member; moving the griddle from its supported position on the grill utilizing the handle; and inhibiting grease from dripping downwardly over and through the outer periphery of said cooking surface and inhibiting food on said cooking surface from sliding therefrom, both with imperforate retaining means disposed adjacent the outer periphery of said cooking surface and extending upwardly therefrom.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
184 words
A Method of cooking food under the influence of a source of heat and smoke comprising: supporting food to be cooked on a handled barbecue griddle comprised of a heat conductive plate member with a continuous smooth upper cooking surface, a lower surface and a plurality of spaced smoking apertures extending therethrough from the upper cooking surface to the lower surface and disposed in a network sufficient to provide for smoking flavoring of the food while excluding the food from passing through said plate member; removably resting the barbecue griddle on a barbecue grill overlying the source of heat and smoke and having a relatively open grill network as compared to the aperture network of said plate member; manipulating the food on the heat conductive plate member; moving the griddle from its supported position on the grill utilizing the handle; and inhibiting grease from dripping downwardly over and through the outer periphery of said cooking surface and inhibiting food on said cooking surface from sliding therefrom, both with imperforate retaining means disposed adjacent the outer periphery of said cooking surface and extending upwardly therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cooking method according to claim 8 wherein the step of manipulating the food in the heat conductive plate member includes the step of: directing a spatula like member underneath the food and across the continuous, smooth upper cooking surface in any selected direction.
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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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |