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Ignition indicator for gas grills

US4441480A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 5, 1981
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 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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