Ignition indicator for gas grills
US4441480A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C3/103
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas grill having a visible indicator for indicating ignition of the grill burner. The indicating device includes a sensing device mounted adjacent the burner on a common bracket with a burner igniter. The control for the igniter is mounted in a common housing with the ignition indicator. An encapsulated spark gap, neon bulb, or similar device is connected with the spark igniter for indicating that a spark has jumped an electrode gap.
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