Ash catcher assembly for barbecue grill
US5036832A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0704
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ash catcher assembly (2) for catching ash and debris falling out through openings in the bottom (11) of a barbecue kettle (10) is disclosed. The assembly (2) is easily installed and is removably mounted on the bottom (11) of a barbecue kettle (10). The assembly (2) includes a cylindrical basket (90) for holding the ash that has an interconnected handle member (80) for gripping. Outwardly extending projections (81,84) of the handle member (80) extend outwardly through openings (94,93) in the basket (90) and cooperate with a cylindrical mounting ring (60). The mounting ring (60) has a plurality of slots (62,65) for receiving the projections (81,84). The assembly (2) is secured to the kettle (10) by a transverse mounting band (51) that is fastened to the bottom (11) of the kettle (10) and connected to the mounting band (60).
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