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Barbecue grill and support frame assembly

US6976485B2 · kind B2 · utility

15Cited by
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25Claims
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Filing dateApr 4, 2005
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J2037/0777
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a barbecue grill assembly with a grill body having a firebox and a cover and a burner element. The firebox is supported on a frame structure having a first frame member assembly and a second frame member assembly. The frame assemblies are secured together by combination of at least one cross member secured to the upper portion and being secured to the firebox at a lower region, without the need for additional cross members at the lower region. The invention further provides a frame with pivoting shelves secured to the frame, adapted to move from a use position to a storage position within the grill cooking chamber. The present invention further provides a frame assembly having a lateral slot for receiving and supporting a heat shield positioned below the firebox.

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