US3785275A
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Barbecue cooker
Assignee: Glaser Products Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-26
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A barbecue cooker, which may be adapted for gas operation, comprising a fire bowl, a gas burner provided in the lower portion of said fire bowl, there being an opening in the base of said fire bowl through which extends means for connecting said burner to a suitable source of gas. A grill is supported above said burner and constructed for inclination upwardly from its outer edges toward its center. An annular rib surrounds the fire bowl opening and an aperture is located proximate said rib on the side thereof opposite said opening for communication with a receptacle mounted on said cooker downwardly of said aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 C Leach
- 👤 R Keats
- 👤 H Glaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0704; A47J37/0713
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A barbecue cooker comprising means defining an upwardly opening firebowl having a side wall, a food supporting grill provided within said firebowl, said firebowl having an opening in its lower central portion, means supporting said grill in upwardly spaced relationship to the opening in said firebowl, a source of heat provided in said firebowl opening, said grill having a central opening axially aligned with said firebowl opening, said grill having its portions adjacent its central opening inclined downwardly and outwardly away from said opening for gravitationally directing cooking drippings toward the outer portion of said grill for descent along said firebowl side wall, an upstanding ridge encircling said firebowl opening within said firebowl for preventing cooking drippings flowing downwardly along said firebowl side wall from entering said firebowl opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A barbecue cooker comprising means defining an upwardly opening firebowl having a side wall, a food supporting grill provided within said firebowl, said firebowl having an opening in its lower central portion, means supporting said grill in upwardly spaced relationship to the opening in said firebowl, a source of heat provided in said firebowl opening, said grill having a central opening axially aligned with said firebowl opening, said grill having its portions adjacent its central opening inclined downwardly and outwardly away from said opening for gravitationally directing cooking drippings toward the outer portion of said grill for descent along said firebowl side wall, an upstanding ridge encircling said firebowl opening within said firebowl for preventing cooking drippings flowing downwardly along said firebowl side wall from entering said firebowl opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A barbecue cooker as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said firebowl having an orifice adjacent said firebowl opening but on the opposite side of said ridge, said orifice opening through said firebowl wall for discharge therethrough of cooking drippings and means exteriorly of said firebowl for receiving drippings discharged through said orifice.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A barbecue cooker as defined in claim 2 and further characterized by said means exterior of said firebowl for receiving said drippings comprising a receptacle, bracket means located downwardly of said firebowl for detachably supporting said receptacle in drippings-receiving position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A barbecue cooker as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said source of heat comprising a manifold for discharge of combustible air-gas mixture, said manifold being presented upwardly of said firebowl opening, a source of gas exterior of said firebowl, means extending through said firebowl opening connecting said manifold and said source of gas.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A barbecue cooker as defined in claim 4 and further characterized by a fuel-supporting grid, means for mounting said grid within said firebowl above said manifold and below said grill.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A barbecue cooker comprising means defining an Upwardly opening firebowl having a side wall, a food supporting grill provided within said firebowl, said grill having a central or inner portion and an outer portion, said firebowl having an opening in its lower central portion, means supporting said grill in upwardly spaced relationship to the opening in said firebowl, said grill being inclined downwardly and outwardly away from its central portion for gravitationally directing cooking drippings toward its outer portion for descent along said firebowl side wall, an upstanding ridge encircling said firebowl opening within said firebowl for preventing cooking drippings flowing downwardly along said firebowl side wall from entering said firebowl opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A barbecue cooker comprising means defining an Upwardly opening firebowl having a side wall, a food supporting grill provided within said firebowl, said grill having a central or inner portion and an outer portion, said firebowl having an opening in its lower central portion, means supporting said grill in upwardly spaced relationship to the opening in said firebowl, said grill being inclined downwardly and outwardly away from its central portion for gravitationally directing cooking drippings toward its outer portion for descent along said firebowl side wall, an upstanding ridge encircling said firebowl opening within said firebowl for preventing cooking drippings flowing downwardly along said firebowl side wall from entering said firebowl opening.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |