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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 1994
Filed:
Dec. 11, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:
Doyle Raymer, Freeport, IL (US);
Joseph J Hanagan, Freeport, IL (US);
Patrick L Francomb, Galena, IL (US);
Assignee:
The Thermos Company, Inc., Freeport, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J / ; A47J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
99447 ; 99450 ; 108159 ; 126 / ; 126 / ; 211135 ;
Abstract
The heat distribution plate provides controlled flare-up through a system of drop-in distribution plates having holes or slots to allow dripping fats to be ignited. Good heat uniformity across the entire grill is afforded, and the controlled flare-up provided by the holes are slots gives the food a barbecued rather than baked flavor. The distribution plates are held in position in the containment casting by engaging flanges on the casting. The flanges are arranged to minimize the air gap between adjacent edges of the plates.