US3742838A
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Vertical grill device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A grill device for cooking food by means of heating materials such as charcoal or the like, including a housing adapted to enclose and support a food holding member and a pair of heating material holding members adjustably positionable on opposite sides of the food holding member.
Inventors
- 👤 F Luschen
- 👤 R Piccony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0718; A47J37/0611; A47J2037/0617
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In a verticle grill device for cooking food by means of heating material such as charcoal or the like, the combination of: a. a base; b. a box-like housing supported on said base and including: i. a bottom wall; ii. opposed pairs of end walls; iii. opposed pairs of side walls; iv. a cover hingedly attached to at least one of said side walls; c. a first member for holding the food to be cooked; d. a pair of second members for holding the heating material; e. said end walls having raised center portions which present opposed first recesses aligned longitudinally of the housing with each other for removably receiving opposite end portions of said first member; f. said end walls also having, on either side of said first recesses, lower side portions which present opposed sets of second recesses aligned longitudinally of the housing with each other for removably receiving opposite end portions of said second members to provide selectively alternate positions for said second members relative to said first members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In a verticle grill device for cooking food by means of heating material such as charcoal or the like, the combination of: a. a base; b. a box-like housing supported on said base and including: i. a bottom wall; ii. opposed pairs of end walls; iii. opposed pairs of side walls; iv. a cover hingedly attached to at least one of said side walls; c. a first member for holding the food to be cooked; d. a pair of second members for holding the heating material; e. said end walls having raised center portions which present opposed first recesses aligned longitudinally of the housing with each other for removably receiving opposite end portions of said first member; f. said end walls also having, on either side of said first recesses, lower side portions which present opposed sets of second recesses aligned longitudinally of the housing with each other for removably receiving opposite end portions of said second members to provide selectively alternate positions for said second members relative to said first members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1, and including a dripping trough supported on said bottom wall of the housing under said food holding member and having communication with a removable pan detachably positioned on the outside of an end wall of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said end and side walls have inwardly inclined lower portions each presenting a plurality of spaced vent openings therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said cover is hinged to its related side wall by a hinge arrangement wherein said cover is supported in a horizontal plane when in the open position to serve as a shelf for retaining the food holding and heating material holding members for loading or unloading.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said food holding member comprises a basket having projecting outwardly from opposite ends thereof spindle elements, which are receivable in said first recesses of said end walls, and which include handle elements at their outer extremities.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |