US4331123A
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Accessory table for portable kettle type barbecue grill
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-29
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-08-29
Abstract
Abstract An accessory table for a portable kettle type barbecue grill includes a table top surface with an inner edge contoured to match the arcuate shape of the kettle, the inner edge being mounted to the kettle in a spaced apart orientation by two pairs of clips which capture the lip of the grill by fitting over and under its rolled edge. A tubular strut supports the outer edge of the table surface by extending therefrom to the grill's axle. The strut is held in position on the axle by a retaining pin, and at the table surface by a swivel mount which permits it to be leveled by changing the swivel mount's position. A plastic tie wrap is used to strap a medial portion of the strut to the third support leg of the kettle grill. The accessory table may thereby be provided in kit form for installation on a kettle grill without detracting from its portability as it is supported entirely from the grill itself.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Alles
- 👤 Walter J. Alles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A work table for a barbecue grill, the barbecue grill being supported by a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to an axle and a support leg, said grill being thereby repositionable by lifting the side of the grill adjacent said support leg and moving the grill so that it rolls on said wheels, said kit including a table, clip means for attaching one side of said table proximate to said grill cooking surface, said grill having a lip with said clip means adapted to attach to said lip, and a strut sufficiently long to extend from substantially near the outer edge of said table and diagonally beneath the grill to said axle, and means to attach said strut to said axle to thereby provide a support for said table which maintains the same degree of portability for the grill as without said work table kit installed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A work table for a barbecue grill, the barbecue grill being supported by a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to an axle and a support leg, said grill being thereby repositionable by lifting the side of the grill adjacent said support leg and moving the grill so that it rolls on said wheels, said kit including a table, clip means for attaching one side of said table proximate to said grill cooking surface, said grill having a lip with said clip means adapted to attach to said lip, and a strut sufficiently long to extend from substantially near the outer edge of said table and diagonally beneath the grill to said axle, and means to attach said strut to said axle to thereby provide a support for said table which maintains the same degree of portability for the grill as without said work table kit installed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The kit of claim 1 further comprising means to adjust the angle at which said table may be mounted to said grill.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means includes means to vary the position at which said strut is mounted to said table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein the said clip means includes an upper clip for sliding over the top of said lip and a lower clip for fitting against the lower edge of said lip, and means to mount said clips to the table and thereby secure said lip between said clips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The kit of claim 4 wherein said clips are stainless steel and the mounting means includes screws for fastening said clips to the lower surface of the table.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said grill has a cover for enclosing the cooking surface, said clip means conforming to the contour of the lip to provide minimal interference with the fit between said cover and said lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said table further comprises a Tee moulding secured to its periphery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein the grill is in the approximate shape of a kettle, the lip thereof being arcuate in shape, the inner side of the table having substantially the same arcuate shape, the clip means mounting said table in a spaced apart relationship to said lip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said strut is a hollow tube, said strut attaching means including a strengthening insert disposed in the end of said strut with means defining a slot in said strut and insert to receive the axle, and a retaining pin for extending across said slot to capture said axle within said slot, said strut and insert having means defining a hole for receiving said pin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The kit of claim 9 wherein said pin has a flattened head, a shank, and ridges around said shank to retain said pin within its hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kit of claim 1 further comprising a tie means to secure said strut at a medial point thereof to said support leg.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
171 words
A work table kit for a kettle type barbecue grill, said grill having a lip and supported by a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to an axle and a support leg, said grill having a removable cover, the kit including a table, clip means for attaching one side of said table proximate to said grill cooking surface, said clip means including at least one upper clip adapted to closely fit over the lip of the grill and an associated lower clip adapted to fit underneath the lip, the lip having an edge so that said clips capture the edge therebetween, each clip being fastened to the lower surface of the table, a strut, a swivel mount for an upper end of said strut, means to fasten the swivel mount to the lower surface of the table and near its outer edge, and means to mount the lower end of the strut to the grill axle so that once installed, the work table does not interfere with the portability of the grill.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
171 words
A work table kit for a kettle type barbecue grill, said grill having a lip and supported by a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to an axle and a support leg, said grill having a removable cover, the kit including a table, clip means for attaching one side of said table proximate to said grill cooking surface, said clip means including at least one upper clip adapted to closely fit over the lip of the grill and an associated lower clip adapted to fit underneath the lip, the lip having an edge so that said clips capture the edge therebetween, each clip being fastened to the lower surface of the table, a strut, a swivel mount for an upper end of said strut, means to fasten the swivel mount to the lower surface of the table and near its outer edge, and means to mount the lower end of the strut to the grill axle so that once installed, the work table does not interfere with the portability of the grill.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
72 words
The kit of claim 12 wherein the strut is a hollow tube, and the lower end mounting means includes a strengthening insert disposed in the end of said strut with means defining a slot in said strut and insert to receive the axle, and a retaining pin for extending across said slot to capture said axle within said slot, said strut and insert having means defining a hole for receiving said pin.
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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) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |