Grill
US8042459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/90
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A grill with a removable smoker unit comprises a pan, a body, a pan cover, a smoker unit and a socket unit, wherein the smoker unit comprises a smoker box and a heating tube member with two plug terminals. The smoker unit is removably mounted on one side of the body, wherein there is a hole in the pan where the smoker unit inserts into the body, and a removable insulation lid mounted on the hole. The socket unit is mounted in the body, and provides electrical connection. The socket unit has holes for receiving the plug terminals. The grill with these structures not only has the conventional functions, but also provides an optional smoking function.
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