US4149515A
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Broiling device for stove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A broiler device for a space heating stove having an access opening in one of its generally vertical side walls to receive wood, charcoal or other suitable fuel for heating. The broiler device includes a frame detachably secured to the said generally vertical side wall, and a broiler tray adapted for vertically adjustable connection to the frame so that an open panel of the tray can be supported inside the stove in a generally horizontal position. The open tray supports a grille for holding food to be broiled at the vertically selected height above the fuel in the stove.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:34
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/26; A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/90; Y02A40/924; Y02A40/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A detachable broiler device for use with a stove having an access opening in one of its generally vertical side walls, the said device including a frame which is detachably secured to said one side wall at said access opening, and a broiler tray adapted for vertically adjustable connection with said frame, said tray including an open panel which projects through said access opening and is supported generally horizontally inside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected for support of a broiler rack or grille, the said tray also including a shelf supported generally horizontally outside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A detachable broiler device for use with a stove having an access opening in one of its generally vertical side walls, the said device including a frame which is detachably secured to said one side wall at said access opening, and a broiler tray adapted for vertically adjustable connection with said frame, said tray including an open panel which projects through said access opening and is supported generally horizontally inside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected for support of a broiler rack or grille, the said tray also including a shelf supported generally horizontally outside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The broiler of claim 1 wherein said shelf is pivotally connected with the open panel so that they can be pivoted toward each other for compact stowing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A detachable broiler device for use with a stove having a generally rectangular access opening in one of its generally vertical side walls, the said device comprising a frame having vertical frame members adjacent opposite sides of the access opening and top and bottom frame members connected thereto, the bottom frame member having a downwardly opening channel to receive the bottom edge of the stove access opening and the top frame member having a latch for releasable connection with the vertical side wall of the stove adjacent the top margin of the access opening, and a broiler tray adapted for vertically adjustable connection with said frame, the tray including an open panel supported generally horizontally inside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected for support of a broiler rack or grille.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A detachable broiler device for use with a stove having a generally rectangular access opening in one of its generally vertical side walls, the said device comprising a frame having vertical frame members adjacent opposite sides of the access opening and top and bottom frame members connected thereto, the bottom frame member having a downwardly opening channel to receive the bottom edge of the stove access opening and the top frame member having a latch for releasable connection with the vertical side wall of the stove adjacent the top margin of the access opening, and a broiler tray adapted for vertically adjustable connection with said frame, the tray including an open panel supported generally horizontally inside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected for support of a broiler rack or grille.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The broiler device of claim 3 wherein said tray also includes a shelf supported generally horizontally outside the stove when the tray is so adjustably connected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The broiler device of claim 4 wherein said shelf is pivotally connected with the open panel so that they can be pivoted toward each other for compact stowing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The broiler of claim 3 wherein the vertical frame members define a plurality of vertically spaced slots, and the broiler tray has a pair of laterally projecting pins at each of its sides to be received in selected adjacent slots in the vertical frame members whereby to support the tray generally horizontally in selected vertical position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |