Griddle
US9357879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0676
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A griddle (10) is disclosed which includes a base (11) and a griddle plate (13). The base includes a frame (15) and a removable grease trough (16). The frame includes sidewalls (18) with top surface (22) having a grease collection channel (23) with a capture hole (24) located so that liquids within the grease collection channel flow through the grease capture hole and into the grease trough. The base has a grease trough well (26) configured to receive the grease trough therein. The grease trough includes a trough collection catch (28) with a sump (32), a handle base (29), and a thermally insulative handle or handle insert (30). The griddle plate has a top surface (38) and a stepped bottom surface (39) defined by a peripheral side edge (40). The stepped bottom surface includes a groove (44) which forms a drip edge (45) positioned above the grease collection channel.
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