U.S. patent application number 16/160498 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-14 for firebox basket system for a grill.
The applicant listed for this patent is Transworld Imports, Inc.. Invention is credited to Ashish Kohli.
Application Number | 20190049116 16/160498 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60677325 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190049116 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kohli; Ashish |
February 14, 2019 |
FIREBOX BASKET SYSTEM FOR A GRILL
Abstract
A firebox basket system for use in a firebox of a grill,
including a bowl-shaped basket formed of annular rings of metal,
the bowl-shaped basket including a pair of opposed divider supports
secured to an inner surface of the basket, a flat bottom plate
disposed in a bottom portion of the basket, and a divider plate
having a pair of side edges that extend between a top and a bottom
edge of the divider plate, wherein the side edges of the divider
plate are slidably received in the divider supports, thereby
dividing an interior volume of the basket into equal halves.
Inventors: |
Kohli; Ashish; (Atlanta,
GA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Transworld Imports, Inc. |
Suwanee |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
60677325 |
Appl. No.: |
16/160498 |
Filed: |
October 15, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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15480827 |
Apr 6, 2017 |
10125995 |
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16160498 |
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62318956 |
Apr 6, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F24B 1/003 20130101;
A47J 37/0786 20130101; A47J 37/0704 20130101; F24C 3/00 20130101;
F24B 1/195 20130101; A47J 37/06 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F24B 1/195 20060101
F24B001/195; F24B 1/00 20060101 F24B001/00 |
Claims
1. A firebox basket system for use in a firebox of a grill,
comprising: a bowl-shaped basket formed of annular rings of metal,
the bowl-shaped basket including a pair of opposed divider supports
secured to an inner surface of the basket; a flat bottom plate
disposed in a bottom portion of the basket; and a divider plate
having a pair of side edges that extend between a top and a bottom
edge of the divider plate, wherein the side edges of the divider
plate are slidably received in the divider supports, thereby
dividing an interior volume of the basket into equal halves.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 15/480,827 filed Apr. 6, 2017, which claims
the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/318,956,
filed Apr. 6, 2016, which applications are hereby incorporated by
reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to devices for the
preparation of food items and, more specifically, to firebox
systems for grills to facilitate both igniting and maintaining fuel
sources for cooking therein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a firebox
basket system for use in a firebox of a grill, including a
bowl-shaped basket formed of annular rings of metal, the
bowl-shaped basket including a pair of opposed divider supports
secured to an inner surface of the basket, a flat bottom plate
disposed in a bottom portion of the basket, and a divider plate
having a pair of side edges that extend between a top and a bottom
edge of the divider, wherein the side edges of the divider plate
are slidably received in the divider supports, thereby dividing an
interior volume of the basket into equal halves.
[0004] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more
embodiments of the invention and, together with the description,
serve to explain the principles of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] A full and enabling disclosure of the present invention,
including the best mode thereof, directed to one of ordinary skill
in the art, is set forth in the specification, which makes
reference to the appended drawings, in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an embodiment of a firebox
basket system in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the firebox basket system shown
in FIG. 1, including a bottom plate;
[0008] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the firebox basket system
shown in FIG. 1, including a cylindrical fire can;
[0009] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the firebox basket system
shown in FIG. 1, including a cylindrical fire can;
[0010] FIGS. 5A through 5C are top, side and bottom plan views of a
firebox divider plate for use with the firebox basket system shown
in FIG. 1; and
[0011] FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the firebox divider shown in
FIGS. 5A through 5C installed in the firebox basket system shown in
FIG. 2.
[0012] Repeat use of reference characters in the present
specification and drawings is intended to represent same or
analogous features or elements of the invention according to the
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Reference will now be made in detail to presently preferred
embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Each example is provided
by way of explanation, not limitation, of the invention. In fact,
it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications
and variations can be made in the present invention without
departing from the scope and spirit thereof. For instance, features
illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used on
another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is
intended that the present invention covers such modifications and
variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and
their equivalents.
[0014] Referring to the figures, the present disclosure is related
to a firebox basket system 11 for use in a firebox 22 of a grill
12. Preferably, the firebox basket system 11 includes a firebox
basket 10, a fire can 30 and a firebox divider plate 40. As best
seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, firebox basket 10 includes a bowl-shaped
body 16 that includes a pair of handles 14 extending outwardly
therefrom, and a pair of divider supports 18 that are disposed
opposite each other within the inside of body 16. Firebox basket 10
is preferably formed of stainless steel wire and has an open bottom
end. The bottom end of the basket's body 16 is configured to
support a bottom plate 20, as shown in FIG. 2, that is preferably a
grate with openings to allow airflow therethrough, as well as allow
ash to pass downwardly therethrough. Divider supports 18 are
U-shaped channels that are configured to slidably receive opposing
side edges 42 of firebox divider plate 40, as is shown in FIGS. 5A
through 5C and FIG. 6.
[0015] Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, firebox basket 10 also
includes a cylindrical fire can 30 that is removably received
within body 16. Fire can 30 may be used either with or without
bottom plate 20 being present in basket 10, depending upon its use.
Fire can 30 also includes top panel 32, or stainless steel grate,
that is removably received adjacent its upper perimeter. As well,
fire can 30 is vented to allow for even heat distribution
throughout firebox 22 (FIG. 4) of the grill. In alternate
embodiments, fire can 30 includes a bottom plate secured to its
bottom end as well as a top plate that may be opened and closed,
yet remains attached to fire can 30. As such, coal or wood can be
completely secured within fire can 30.
[0016] Referring specifically to FIGS. 5A through 5C, firebox
divider plate 40 includes a pair of curved side edges 42, and top
and bottom edges 46 and 44, respectively, that extend therebetween.
As shown, the shape of side edges 42 conforms to the shape of the
basket's side walls, so that they are slidably receivable within
divider supports 18, as shown in FIG. 6. As shown, bottom edge 44
of firebox divider plate 40 is preferably straight so that it may
be used when bottom plate 20 is present in firebox basket 10.
Preferably, firebox divider plate 40 is formed of a ceramic
material similar to that which is used to construct firebox 22 of
grill 12. Note, however, other materials may be used.
[0017] In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, firebox basket 10 may
be used to hold charcoal as it burns in firebox 22 of grill 12. As
such, a user may remove firebox basket 10 from an operating grill
with handles 14, and place firebox basket 10 in an alternate grill
that he desires to use. For example, a second grill of a different
size may still be designed to receive firebox basket system 11
therein. As well, firebox basket 10 may be removed from an
operating grill simply to facilitate shutting the grill down.
Referring additionally to FIGS. 5A through 5C, firebox divider
plate 40 may be secured in firebox basket 10 with divider supports
18, thereby allowing lit charcoal to be maintained in only one half
of firebox 22. This facilitates indirect cooking as food items may
be placed over the empty side of firebox 22. As shown in FIGS. 3
and 4, fire can 30 may be used in conjuncture with firebox basket
10 to receive charcoal therein. This allows a reduced amount of
charcoal to be utilized than is necessary to fill the entire
firebox 22. Alternately, when using the grill in a smoking mode,
chunks of wood may be placed within fire can 30, whereas charcoal
is disposed in firebox basket 10 between its body 16 and the outer
surface of fire can 30.
[0018] While one or more preferred embodiments of the invention are
described above, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the
art that various modifications and variations can be made in the
present invention without departing from the scope and spirit
thereof. It is intended that the present invention cover such
modifications and variations as come within the scope and spirit of
the appended claims and their equivalents.
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