Kamado-style grill assemblies including heat spreaders and/or support brackets
US11022316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/928
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kamado-style grill assembly includes a vessel, a fire bowl, and a unit extending through an opening of the vessel for positioning below an opening of the fire bowl. The unit may include a gas burner configured to radiate heat into the fire bowl. In such examples, the grill assembly may further include a heat spreader removably coupled to the unit The heat spreader is formed at least partially of a thermally conductive material to absorb heat radiated from the gas burner and spread heat away from the gas burner. In other examples, the grill assembly may additionally and/or alternatively include a support bracket removably coupled to the fire bowl. The support bracket extends across at least a portion of an opening of the fire bowl for supporting a structure. Other example kamado-style grill assemblies and methods of installing components of kamado-style grills are also disclosed.
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