US3789822A
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Hinged cover deep fat fryer, griddle and barbeque
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-30
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A portable gas stove supporting for separate use a deep fat fryer, griddle and barbeque with a uniquely designed cover which serves as a griddle when in a closed position, a deep fat fryer in a reversed or inverted position and a barbeque heat reflector and windshield when opened to a vertically extending position. The stove has an open top within which a gas burner is provided. The open top of the stove supports the cover in a closed position where the flat top surface of the cover acts as a griddle. Hinge means enable the cover to be opened to a vertical position acting as a heat reflector and windshield. When the cover is reversed its open box like structure enables it to receive grease to act as a deep fat fryer. Hinged means are provided enabling the cover to rest upon the open top housing of the stove and be quickly hinged to a vertically extending in open position for use as a barbeque and to further enable the cover to be removed and reversed to act as a deep fat fryer.
Inventors
- 👤 J Schantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1242; F; F24; F24C; F24C3/00; F24C3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A portable gas grill comprising a housing receiving a burner positioned below an open top of the housing, said open top being defined by top rims on vertically extending front rear and side walls of the housing, at least three of said rims being provided with inwardly extending support means positioned below top surfaces of the rims, an invertable cover serving as a deep fat fryer and griddle supportable on the top of the housing and means further supporting said cover in verticle position on the top of the rear rim, said cover being dish-shaped on one side and having a flat griddle surface on the opposite side, said cover being supportable in the inverted deep fat fryer position upon said inwardly extending support means and in the griddle position on the top of the rims.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A portable gas grill comprising a housing receiving a burner positioned below an open top of the housing, said open top being defined by top rims on vertically extending front rear and side walls of the housing, at least three of said rims being provided with inwardly extending support means positioned below top surfaces of the rims, an invertable cover serving as a deep fat fryer and griddle supportable on the top of the housing and means further supporting said cover in verticle position on the top of the rear rim, said cover being dish-shaped on one side and having a flat griddle surface on the opposite side, said cover being supportable in the inverted deep fat fryer position upon said inwardly extending support means and in the griddle position on the top of the rims.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which a hinge means is provided for the cover comprised of a rigid plate-like hinge support member extending rearwardly from the top of the rear rim of the housing, said member being provided with an elongated laterally extending slot, a forward edge of the slot having an arcuate bearing surface receiving an arcuate spur-like member extending rearwardly from a rear wall of the cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which said housing is provided with post means supporting the cover in inverted position within the open top of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gas grill of claim 3 in which said post means serve as a support for cooperating stud means formed in the outside walls of the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The gas grill of claim 2 in which said housing is provided with post means supporting the cover in inverted position within the open top of the housing and said post means serving as a support for cooperating stud means formed in the outside walls of the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which said walls of the housing have indentations at rear portions of the top rims receiving a food warming grill.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The gas grill of claim 3 in which said post means receiving a barbeque grill when the cover is removed, said grill being supported beneath the top rims of the walls of the housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gas grill of claim 7 in which said side walls of the housing have indentations at rear portions of the top rims receiving a food warming grill.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which said housing is provided with a laterally extending accessory shelf, said shelf being attached to the bottom of the housing and extending to one side thereof and said shelf has grill support means comprising a shallow U-shAped member supporting a barbeque grill or rack underneath the shelf.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gas grill of claim 9 in which a stop means is connected to the bottom of the housing serving as a stop for the barbeque grill when butted thereagainst.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which said housing is provided with a laterally extending accessory shelf, said shelf being attached to the bottom of the housing and extending to one side thereof and said shelf has a slot separating the shelf surface from the housing, said slot receiving fry basket handles adapted to be hung on support hooks provided on the side wall of the housing above said slot.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The gas grill of claim 9 in which said shelf has a slot separating the shelf surface from the housing, said slot receiving fry basket handles adapted to be hung on support hooks provided on the side wall of the housing above said slot.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
64 words
The gas grill of claim 1 in which said housing is provided with a laterally extending accessory shelf, said shelf being attached to the bottom of the housing and extending to one side thereof and said housing is supported on a post extending from a two wheeled stand, said rigid shelf serving as a handle for wheeling the housing and stand to desired locations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The gas grill of claim 13 in which said stand is provided with levelling means.
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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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |