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WO2018208919A1 - Barbecues et barbecues à granulés dotés de contenants de matière aromatisante - Google Patents

Barbecues et barbecues à granulés dotés de contenants de matière aromatisante Download PDF

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WO2018208919A1
WO2018208919A1 PCT/US2018/031806 US2018031806W WO2018208919A1 WO 2018208919 A1 WO2018208919 A1 WO 2018208919A1 US 2018031806 W US2018031806 W US 2018031806W WO 2018208919 A1 WO2018208919 A1 WO 2018208919A1
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Fu Du Feng
Jon Scott Walters
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
    • A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
    • A47J37/0704—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with horizontal fire box
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
    • A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
    • A47J37/0704—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with horizontal fire box
    • A47J37/0713—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with horizontal fire box with gas burners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
    • A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
    • A47J37/0754—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with blowers providing forced air circulation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
    • A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
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  • Grill assemblies are provided which can burn pellets, gas or charcoal as the fuel source.
  • the grill assembly can include a pellet burner that can be easily removed and replaced with a propane gas burner or with a conventional charcoal or wood burning unit and ash tray if an alternative fuel source is preferred.
  • Charcoal or wood may be burned in a container within the grill assembly to alter the flavor of the food.
  • Liquid flavorizers may also be used.
  • a grill which includes an upper shell, a lower shell, and a pellet burner.
  • the lower shell defines an opening therethrough.
  • the upper shell and the lower shell together define a cooking chamber.
  • the pellet burner is adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the pellet burner further includes an air duct, a fan, a pellet box, an auger and a hot rod.
  • the air duct includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned outside of the lower shell and the second end is positioned inside of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the fan is positioned to blow air through the air duct and through the second end of the air duct.
  • the pellet box is configured to hold a plurality of pellets.
  • the auger is configured to move pellets from the pellet box to a position adjacent the second end of the air duct.
  • the hot rod is positioned adjacent the second end of the air duct. Also, at least one of the following is present:
  • the lower shell is substantially constructed from a clay, ceramic, refractory material, earthen material, cement rock, or terra cotta composition
  • both the upper shell and the lower shell include a cavity respectively therein wherein each such cavity contains an insulation material; or (c) the lower shell further includes a track for slidably mounting the pellet burner in the opening in the lower shell; or
  • the grill further includes a handle secured to the pellet burner to facilitate removal of the pellet burner from the lower shell;
  • the grill further includes a gas burner interchangeable with the pellet burner and adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell.
  • a pellet burner for use with a grill, the grill comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell defining an opening therethrough, and the upper shell and the lower shell together defining a cooking chamber.
  • the pellet burner further includes an air duct, a fan, a pellet box, an auger and a hot rod.
  • the air duct includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned outside of the lower shell and the second end is positioned inside of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the fan is positioned to blow air through the air duct and through the second end of the air duct.
  • the pellet box is configured to hold a plurality of pellets.
  • the auger is configured to move pellets from the pellet box to a position adjacent the second end of the air duct.
  • the hot rod is positioned adjacent the second end of the air duct. Also, at least one of the following is present:
  • the pellet burner further includes a gasket adapted to seal the opening in the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell;
  • the pellet burner further includes a latch for releasably securing the pellet burner in the opening in the lower shell;
  • the second end of the air duct is positioned in a center position of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell;
  • the pellet burner further includes a metal heat exchanger adapted to be positioned at the second end of the air duct;
  • the pellet burner is adapted to be slidably mounted on a track through the opening in the lower shell.
  • a combination in yet another aspect, includes (A) a pellet burner for use with a grill, the grill comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell defining an opening therethrough, and the upper shell and the lower shell together defining a cooking chamber.
  • the pellet burner includes an air duct, a fan, a pellet box, an auger and a hot rod.
  • the air duct includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned outside of the lower shell and the second end is positioned inside of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the fan is positioned to blow air through the air duct and through the second end of the air duct.
  • the pellet box is configured to hold a plurality of pellets.
  • the auger is configured to move pellets from the pellet box to a position adjacent the second end of the air duct.
  • the hot rod is positioned adjacent the second end of the air duct. Also, at least one of the following is present:
  • the pellet burner can further include a gasket, wherein the gasket is adapted to seal the opening in the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the second end of the air duct can be positioned in a center position of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the fan of the pellet burner can be positioned to both blow air through the air duct and also to apply a positive air pressure to the pellet box which is relieved through a passage containing the auger.
  • the second end of the air duct of the pellet burner can be positioned in a center position of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the auger of the pellet burner can be horizontal or substantially
  • the rotational speed of the auger can correspond to the speed of the fan.
  • a handle can be secured to the pellet burner to facilitate removal of the pellet burner from the lower shell.
  • the pellet burner can further include an extension box adapted to fit on top of the pellet box to increase a capacity of pellets that can be held by the grill.
  • the pellet burner can further include a mechanical latch for securing the extension box to the pellet box.
  • the pellet box can include a removable lid and the removable lid can also be adapted to fit on the extension box.
  • the pellet burner can further include a mesh screen sized to fit adjacent an interior surface of the metal heat exchanger.
  • the pellet burner can further include a metal heat exchanger adapted to be positioned at the second end of the air duct.
  • the metal heat exchanger can further include a perforated cylindrical side wall and an unperforated flat top surface.
  • the heat exchanger can be sized to cover a plurality of burning pellets thereunder.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a lava stone and a support adapted to locate the lava stone above the metal heat exchanger.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a mesh screen sized to fit adjacent an interior surface of the metal heat exchanger.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a latch for releasably securing the pellet burner in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a metal heat exchanger comprising a perforated cylindrical side wall and an unperforated flat top surface; a lava stone; and a support adapted to locate the lava stone above the heat exchanger.
  • the metal heat exchanger and the lava stone can be positioned in a center position of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a temperature sensor adapted to sense a temperature in the cooking chamber or a temperature of a piece of food in the cooking chamber; an input switch adapted to provide a signal indicative of a desired temperature in the cooking chamber; and a control circuit responsive to the temperature sensor and the input for controlling a speed of the fan and a rate at which the auger moves pellets from the pellet box to a position adjacent the second end of the air duct as a function of the sensed temperature and the desired temperature.
  • the upper shell and the lower shell of the grill can both be constructed from the clay or ceramic composition, or from the same material.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a gas burner interchangeable with the pellet burner and adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the gas burner can further include a propane gas burner and a metal heat exchanger, wherein the propane gas burner and the metal heat exchanger are positioned in a center position of the lower shell when the gas burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the metal heat exchanger for the pellet burner can be the same heat exchanger as the metal heat exchanger for the gas burner.
  • the lower shell of the grill or combination can further include a track.
  • the pellet burner can be adapted to be slidably mounted on the track through the opening in the lower shell.
  • the gas burner can be adapted to be slidably mounted on the track through the opening in the lower shell.
  • the ash tray can be adapted to be slidably mounted on the track through the opening in the lower shell.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include an ash tray interchangeable with the pellet burner and adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell wherein the ash tray is further adapted to collect ash.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a fire bowl adapted to be supported by the lower shell; and an ash tray interchangeable with the pellet burner and adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell wherein the ash tray is further adapted to collect ash dropped from the fire bowl.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include an ash tray interchangeable with both the pellet burner and the gas burner.
  • the ash tray can be adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell wherein the ash tray is further adapted to collect ash.
  • the grill, pellet burner, or combination can further include a fire bowl adapted to be supported by the lower shell; and an ash tray interchangeable with both the pellet burner and the gas burner.
  • the ash tray can be adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell wherein the ash tray is further adapted to collect ash dropped from the fire bowl.
  • the lower shell of the grill can be substantially constructed from a clay, ceramic, refractory material, earthen material, cement rock, or terra cotta composition.
  • Both the upper shell and the lower shell of the grill can include a cavity respectively therein wherein each such cavity contains an insulation material.
  • a grill assembly which includes a grate having an upper surface configured to support an item of food to be cooked, a cooking chamber, a gas burner or a pellet burner, and a container.
  • the gas burner or pellet burner is adapted to be installed within the cooking chamber and below the grate and to operate using a gaseous fuel or a pellet fuel.
  • the container includes an interior wall, a floor, and an exterior wall adapted to be positioned within the chamber, below the grate, and with the interior wall adjacent the gas burner or the pellet burner. At least one of the interior wall, the floor and the exterior wall of the container defines an opening for allowing a hot gas from the gas or pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • the container can be adapted to hold charcoal and/or wood.
  • the cooking chamber can be formed from an earthen material and adapted to support the grate within the cooking chamber.
  • the cooking chamber can be formed from metal.
  • the gas burner of the grill assembly can be adapted to operate using the gaseous fuel, or the pellet burner of the grill assembly can be adapted to operate using the pellet fuel.
  • the grill assembly can include a fire bowl adapted to be positioned inside the cooking chamber.
  • the container can be adapted to be suspended from the fire bowl or adapted to rest on and be supported by a surface of the fire bowl.
  • the grill assembly can include a heat spreader adapted to be positioned over the gas or pellet burner.
  • the grill assembly can include a water pan adapted to be positioned above the gas burner or the pellet burner and below the grate.
  • the water pan can be further adapted to be positioned above the container.
  • the water pan can be further adapted to be positioned on top of and supported by the container, and thereby adapted to cover the top of the container.
  • the water pan can include a lid adapted to be removably fastened to the water pan.
  • the lid can define an opening to allow the water pan to be refilled without removing the lid.
  • the lid can include a transparent portion, whereby a water level in the pan is visible while the lid is fastened to the water pan.
  • the grill assembly can include a handle for lifting the water pan and/or a bracket for suspending the water pan from a fire bowl inside the cooking chamber.
  • the grill assembly can include a second container sized to fit within the container, the second container being adapted to hold a liquid.
  • the grill assembly can further include a removable chassis adapted to mount the gas burner or the pellet burner; and a fire bowl adapted to be positioned within the cooking chamber and including an opening extending between an interior of the fire bowl and an exterior of the fire bowl.
  • the chamber can include an opening for receiving the removable chassis and positioning the gas or pellet burner below the fire bowl.
  • the cooking chamber can include an upper shell and a lower shell.
  • the opening for receiving the removable chassis can be in the lower shell.
  • the grill assembly can further include an attachment interface coupled to the lower shell adjacent the opening in the lower shell, the attachment interface configured to receive the removable chassis when the removable chassis is inserted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • the cooking chamber can include an upper shell and a lower shell.
  • the opening for receiving the removable chassis can be in the lower shell.
  • the lower shell can include a protrusion defining the opening in the lower shell for receiving the removable chassis.
  • the container can comprise metal or an earthen material, and preferably comprises metal.
  • the opening in the container can further include an opening in the interior wall, and/or an opening in the floor and/or an opening in the exterior wall.
  • the opening in the container can further include an opening in the interior wall and an opening in the exterior wall.
  • the opening in the exterior wall can be located near the top of the exterior wall.
  • the opening in the exterior wall can be located adjacent or below a midpoint of the exterior wall, the midpoint being a position about one half of a distance up the exterior wall measured from the floor.
  • the opening in the interior wall can be located adjacent the floor.
  • the container can include a plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or a plurality of openings in the exterior wall for allowing a hot gas from the gas burner or the pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • the container can include an adjustable cover to selectively cover one or more of the plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or the plurality of openings in the exterior wall for controlling burning of the charcoal or wood within the container.
  • the container can further include a removable lid spanning the interior wall and the exterior wall.
  • the lid can define an opening for enabling smoke generated inside the container to exit the container.
  • the container can have various shapes, such as an arcuate shape.
  • the container can be configured as a hollow cylinder wherein the interior wall is an inner cylinder, the exterior wall is an outer cylinder, the floor is a base circle adjoining the inner and outer cylinders, and the volume of the hollow cylinder is adapted to hold the charcoal or the wood.
  • the interior wall and the exterior wall of the container can have a cross-sectional view that defines a pair of substantially concentric circles.
  • a height of the exterior wall of the container can be at least twice a width of the floor.
  • the container can be adapted to be positioned adjacent the heat spreader.
  • the container can include an arcuate shape adapted to be positioned adjacent the heat spreader.
  • the container can include a circular shape adapted to be positioned around the heat spreader with the interior wall adjacent the heat spreader.
  • the heat spreader can have a cylindrical shape, and the interior wall of the container can be adapted to be positioned around the heat spreader such that the heat spreader is adapted to fit within a hollow center of the hollow cylinder.
  • a container adapted to be used with a grill assembly.
  • the grill assembly includes a grate having an upper surface configured to support an item of food to be cooked, a cooking chamber, and a gas burner or pellet burner adapted to be installed within the cooking chamber and below the grate and to operate using a gaseous fuel or a pellet fuel.
  • the container includes an interior wall, a floor, and an exterior wall. The container is adapted to be positioned within the chamber, below the grate, and with the interior wall adjacent the gas burner or the pellet burner. At least one of the interior wall, the floor and the exterior wall of the container defines an opening for allowing a hot gas from the gas or pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • the container is configured to hold charcoal and/or wood.
  • the container can include the features as described above for the container of the grill assembly.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross sectional side view of a kamado-style grill including a unit extending through a chamber opening and a heat spreader removably coupled to the unit according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a removable unit and a heat spreader including perforations.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the heat spreader of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a conical shaped heat spreader.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a rectangular shaped heat spreader.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross sectional side view of a kamado-style grill including a support bracket for supporting a structure.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of the support bracket of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of a support bracket including two nonintersecting cross beams.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the support bracket of FIG. 6 supporting a structure.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross sectional side view of a kamado-style grill including the heat spreader of FIG. 1 and the support bracket of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 1 1 is a top perspective view of a removable unit including a gas port system and an ignition system.
  • FIG. 12 is a top perspective view of the removable unit of FIG. 1 1 with its cover removed.
  • FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of a removable unit including an open flame burner.
  • FIG. 14 is a top perspective view of a removable unit including an ash receptacle, vents and a slidable vent cover.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a removable unit including an ash receptacle and rotatable vent covers.
  • FIG. 16 is a front view of a kamado-style grill including a vent cover and a vent lock for locking the vent.
  • FIG. 17 is a zoomed in front perspective view of a vent cover and a vent lock including a removable pin.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a support frame of a kamado-style grill and a removable unit sleeve coupled to the support frame.
  • FIG. 19 is a front view of the support frame and sleeve of FIG. 18, where the sleeve is storing a removable gas unit.
  • FIG. 20 is a front view of the support frame and sleeve of FIG. 18, where the sleeve is storing a removable charcoal unit.
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective top view of a support frame and a gas source cart coupled to the support frame.
  • FIG. 22 is a perspective top view of the support frame and the cart of FIG. 21 with a gas source coupled to the cart.
  • FIG. 23 shows an assembled grill that is fueled by pellets.
  • FIG. 24 shows the assembly of some components of a grill that is fueled by pellets.
  • FIG. 25 shows a close up view of some of the component parts of a pellet feeder for the use of pellets as a fuel source.
  • FIG. 26 shows a top view of a pellet feeder with the lid to the pellet box in the open position.
  • FIG. 27 shows a view of the control panel and display for setting a desired temperature for a grill and for connecting sensors to the controller.
  • FIG. 28 shows a pellet feeder with an extension box to provide additional capacity for holding more pellets.
  • FIG. 29 shows a pellet feeder without an extension box.
  • FIG. 30 shows an extension box which can be used to increase the capacity of a pellet feeder to hold more pellets.
  • FIG. 31 shows a pellet feeder adapted to have a pellet box beneath a shelf.
  • FIG. 32 is a top partial view of a kamado-style grill having a flavorizing material container according to one example embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 33 is a top view of a flavorizing material container including a receptacle and a handle according to another example embodiment.
  • FIG. 34 is a top partial view of a kamado-style grill having two of the containers of FIG. 33 disposed in the grill, according to yet another example
  • FIG. 35 is a top view of two of the flavorizing material containers of FIG. 33 according to another example embodiment.
  • FIG. 36 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a kamado-style grill having a fire bowl and two flavorizing material containers disposed in the fire bowl according to yet another example embodiment.
  • FIG. 37 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a kamado-style grill having a fire bowl, a flavorizing material container disposed in the fire bowl, and a water pan resting on top of the container according to yet another example embodiment.
  • FIG. 38 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a kamado-style grill having a fire bowl and a flavorizing material container suspended from the fire bowl according to yet another example embodiment.
  • FIG. 39 shows a side view of a curved sheet of metal formed as a side wall of a flavorizing material container.
  • FIG. 40 shows a lid for a flavorizing material container.
  • FIG. 41 shows a water pan and bracket for suspending the water pan from the upper edge of a fire bowl.
  • FIG. 42 shows a cover for a water pan.
  • FIG. 43 shows a second container for holding a liquid and sized to fit within a flavorizing material container.
  • first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
  • Spatially relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can
  • the device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
  • FIG. 1 A kamado-style grill assembly according to one aspect of the present disclosure is illustrated in FIG. 1 and indicated generally by reference number 100.
  • the kamado-style grill assembly 100 (sometimes referred to herein as the grill 100, the kamado-style grill 100, etc.) includes a lower shell or vessel 102 defining an opening 104 extending between an interior of the lower shell 102 and an exterior of the lower shell 102, a fire bowl 106 removably positioned within the lower shell 102 and defining an opening 108 extending between an interior of the fire bowl 106 and an exterior of the fire bowl 106, a unit 1 10 extending through the opening 104 of the lower shell 102 for positioning below the opening 108 of the fire bowl 106, and a heat spreader 1 12 removably coupled to the unit 1 10.
  • the unit 1 10 (sometimes referred to as a gas unit 1 10) includes a gas burner 1 14 configured to radiate heat into the fire bowl 106. As seen, the heat spreaders 1 12
  • the heat spreader 1 12 is formed at least partially of a thermally conductive material to absorb heat radiated from the gas burner 1 14 of the gas unit 1 10 and spread heat away from the gas burner.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 and/or the other heat spreaders disclosed herein transfer heat from one area (e.g., adjacent the burner 1 14) to another area.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 and/or the other heat spreaders disclosed herein may be considered heat exchangers.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 may allow heat to spread throughout the kamado-style grill 100.
  • heat normally concentrated substantially above the gas burner 1 14 can be spread via the heat spreader 1 12 to areas near the perimeter of the fire bowl 106. This allows for a more uniform temperature (and in some cases a uniform temperature) throughout the grill, including a cooking surface of the grill, compared to other grills not including a heat spreader. As such, users may experience better cooking results when using the kamado-style grill 100.
  • the thermally conductive material may include, for example, one or more metallic materials such as iron, aluminum, copper, steel, etc. and/or alloys thereof.
  • the thermally conductive material can include stainless steel such as 304 stainless steel, etc. Additionally and/or alternatively, the thermally conductive material may include other suitable materials such as ceramic materials, carbon based materials, etc.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 is removably coupled to the gas unit 1 10.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 can rest on top of the gas unit 1 10.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 can be removably coupled to the gas unit 1 10 via one or more mechanical fasteners (e.g., screws, clamps, bolts, nuts, etc.), adhesives, etc.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 Preferably, and as shown in FIG. 1 , the heat spreader 1 12
  • the heat spreader 1 12 substantially aligns with the gas burner 1 14 when the heat spreader 1 12 is coupled to the gas unit 1 10. This allows the heat spreader 1 12 to substantially shield the gas burner 1 14 from undesirable materials such as objects falling from above the gas unit 1 10 (e.g., grease, dirt, etc.). As such, the heat spreader 1 12 may protect the gas burner 1 14 from the undesirable materials that may otherwise disrupt and sometimes damage the gas burner.
  • the heat spreader 1 12 may be offset from the gas burner 1 14 when the heat spreader 1 12 is coupled to the gas unit 1 10. For example, the heat spreader 1 12 may overlay about half the gas burner 1 14 or another suitable amount if desired.
  • the unit 1 10 may be attached to the grill 100 if desired.
  • the unit 1 10 may be coupled to the fire bowl 106, the vessel 102 and/or another component of the grill via one or more mechanical fasteners, adhesives, etc.
  • the unit 1 10 may be a removable unit.
  • the removable unit 1 10 may be one of various different units insertable through the opening 104 of the vessel 102.
  • the opening 104 of the vessel 102 may be configured to receive another removable unit when the removable gas unit 1 10 is removed from the vessel 102.
  • the kam ado-style grill 100 can operate as a gas fired grill when the removable gas unit 1 10 is inserted in the opening 104 of the vessel 102 and a charcoal fired grill, for example, when another removable unit is inserted in the opening 104 of the vessel 102.
  • a user can remove a removable charcoal unit from the vessel opening 104 (if previously installed) and insert (e.g. slide, etc.) the removable gas unit 1 10 in the vessel opening 104 such that the gas burner 1 14 is positioned substantially below the fire bowl opening 108.
  • the user can place the heat spreader 1 12 on top of the gas burner 1 14 via the fire bowl opening 108, and optionally attach the heat spreader 1 12 to the removable gas unit 1 10 (e.g., with clamps, adhesives, etc.), as explained above.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate an example heat spreader 212 and/or an example removable gas unit 210, each of which may be employed in the kamado-style grill 100 of FIG. 1 and/or another suitable grill such as those disclosed herein.
  • the removable gas unit 210 includes an input 202 (sometimes called an input gas port) for receiving flammable gas as further explained below.
  • the heat spreader 212 of FIGS. 2 and 3 includes a top surface 302 defining a perimeter 304 and a side surface 306 extending from the top surface 302.
  • the top surface 302 includes a solid surface. This allows the top surface 302 of the heat spreader 212 to shield a gas burner of the unit 210 and/or another suitable unit (e.g., the unit 1 10 of FIG. 1 ) from undesirable materials, as explained above.
  • the side surface 306 extends from the top surface 302 on an interior side of the perimeter 304. Put another way, the top surface 302 extends beyond an edge of the side surface 306. This arrangement between the top surface 302 and the side surface 306 helps shield the gas burner from undesirable materials as explained above. Alternatively, the side surface 306 may extend from the top surface 302 at the perimeter 304 if desired.
  • the side surface 306 may define one or more perforations 308 to allow air to flow through the heat spreader 212.
  • heat may spread throughout a grill (e.g., the kamado- style grill 100 of FIG. 1 and/or another suitable grill) more efficiently than with other employable heat spreaders without perforations (as further explained below).
  • the perforations 308 may be uniformly positioned about the heat spreader 212 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, or alternatively randomly positioned if desired.
  • the perforations 308 may be circular shaped (as in FIGS. 2 and 3) and/or another suitable shape such as triangular, oval, rectangular, etc. Additionally, although the perforations 308 are uniform in size, it should be understood that the heat spreader 212 may include various sized perforations.
  • the heat spreader 212 is substantially cylindrical. This allows the heat spreader 212 to substantially align with a substantially circular gas burner (not shown) without wasting heat spreader material.
  • the heat spreader 212 may have another suitable shape. In such cases, the shape (e.g., the cross sectional shape) of a particular heat spreader may be similar as or different than the shape (e.g., the cross sectional shape) of its corresponding gas burner.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate example heat spreaders 400, 500, respectively, that may be employed in the kamado-style grill 100 and/or another suitable grill.
  • the heat spreader 400 of FIG. 4 is shaped as a cone and the heat spreader 500 of FIG. 5 is shaped as a cube.
  • the cross sectional shape of the heat spreader 400 has a similar shape as the cross sectional shape of a circular gas burner whereas the cross sectional shape of the heat spreader 500 has a different shape.
  • the heat spreader 500 includes various sized and shaped perforations 502 on two of its opposing side surfaces to allow air to flow through the heat spreader 500.
  • one of the side surfaces defines three perforations 502 (e.g., a triangular perforation, a rectangular perforation, and an oval perforation) while the other side surface defines four perforations 502 (e.g., oval perforations).
  • heat spreader 500 may define the perforations 502.
  • a heat spreader may not define perforations.
  • the heat spreader 400 of FIG. 4 does not include perforations.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates another example kamado-style grill 600 substantially similar to the grill 100 of FIG. 1 , but including a support bracket instead of a heat spreader.
  • the kamado-style grill 600 includes the vessel 102, the fire bowl 106, and the unit 1 10 of FIG. 1 , and a support bracket 602 removably coupled to the fire bowl 106.
  • the support bracket 602 extends across at least a portion of an opening 604 of the fire bowl 106 for supporting a structure (not shown).
  • the support bracket 602 includes a transverse portion 606 and leg portions 608 on opposing ends of the transverse portion 606.
  • the leg portions 608 rest on a top surface of the fire bowl 106 and extend downwardly into an interior portion the fire bowl 106 through the opening 604.
  • the transverse portion 606 extends across the opening 604 of the fire bowl 106.
  • the leg portions 608 are configured to allow the transverse portion 606 to extend across the opening 604 and below the top surface of the fire bowl 106.
  • the support bracket 602 is removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 such that the support bracket 602 is positioned substantially within the fire bowl 106.
  • leg portions 608 of the support bracket 602 may not extend downwardly into the fire bowl 106.
  • the transverse portion 606 extends across the opening 604 at or above the top surface of the fire bowl 106.
  • the support bracket 602 may be removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 via one or more fasteners.
  • the leg portions 608 may be removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 with one or more clamps, brackets, and/or other suitable fasteners if desired.
  • the support bracket 602 is removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 after the gas unit 1 10 and the heat spreader 1 12 are installed as explained above. After which, a structure (e.g., a lava stone, etc.) may be placed on the support bracket 602 as further explained below. Alternatively, the support bracket 602 may be removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 before the gas unit 1 10 and/or the heat spreader 1 12 are installed if desired.
  • a structure e.g., a lava stone, etc.
  • the support bracket 602 includes a substantially "X" shape.
  • the support bracket 602 includes four leg portions 608 and two transverse portions (e.g., cross beams, etc.) 606 extending across the opening 604 of the fire bowl 106.
  • the transverse portions 606 intersect each other adjacent the opening 604 of the fire bowl 106 to form the
  • FIG. 8 illustrates another example support bracket 802 employable in the kamado-style grill 600 and/or other grills disclosed herein.
  • the support bracket 802 includes two transverse portions 806 and four leg portions 808 on opposing ends of the transverse portion 806. Similar to the support bracket 602 of FIGS. 6 and 7, the support bracket 802 may be removably coupled to the fire bowl 106 by resting on the top surface of a fire bowl and/or via one or more fasteners as explained above.
  • each transverse portion 806 extends in an arc between its corresponding leg portions 808. This allows the transverse portions 806 to extend near a center portion of the opening 604 of the fire bowl 106 without intersecting each other.
  • the support bracket 802 of FIG. 8 includes a shape resembling seams on a baseball (e.g., a substantially "II" shape).
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the kamado-style grill 600 as including the gas unit 1 10, it should be apparent that other suitable units may be employed without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
  • the grill 600 may include a charcoal related unit, a removable charcoal related unit, a removable gas unit, etc. instead of the gas unit 1 10
  • the support bracket (e.g., the support bracket 602 of FIGS. 6 and 7, the support bracket 802 of FIG. 8, and/or another suitable support bracket) supports a structure (e.g., a cooking surface, etc.).
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a structure 902 removably coupled to the support bracket 602 of FIGS. 6 and 7.
  • the structure 902 rests on the transverse portions (not shown) of the support bracket 602 and the leg portions 608 of the support bracket 602 rest on the top surface of the fire bowl 106 as explained above.
  • the structure 902 can then be used, for example, as a cooking surface to cook desired items (e.g., a pizza as shown in FIG. 9, etc.). Additionally and/or alternatively, the structure 902 can spread heat across an opening of the kamado-style grill 600 and/or other grills disclosed herein. For example, food may be placed on a grate and/or another suitable cooking surface above the structure 902, directly on the structure 902 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 9), etc. In such examples, the structure 902 can spread heat across its surface and the grill's opening so that the food is evenly cooked.
  • desired items e.g., a pizza as shown in FIG. 9, etc.
  • desired items e.g., a pizza as shown in FIG. 9, etc.
  • the structure 902 can spread heat across an opening of the kamado-style grill 600 and/or other grills disclosed herein.
  • food may be placed on a grate and/or another suitable cooking surface above the structure 902, directly on the structure 902
  • the structure 902 may vaporize liquids. For example, when a user cooks food with one of the grills disclosed herein, liquid from that food may drip onto the structure 902. This liquid that contacts the structure 902 may be vaporized (e.g., due to the temperature of the structure 902, etc.) and mix with the smoke within the grill. This causes the food, which is at least partially cooked by the smoke, to have enhanced flavors.
  • the structure 902 may be used at least as a cooking surface, a heat spreader, and/or a vaporization device.
  • the structure 902 includes a lava stone.
  • the lava stone may be formed of natural volcanic rock and/or other suitable materials.
  • other suitable structures may be removably coupled to the support bracket 602 and/or other the support brackets disclosed herein.
  • the structure may include a grate (e.g., a steel grate, etc.), a solid plate (e.g., a metallic plate, etc.), wood (e.g., cedar, etc.), other stones, etc.
  • the grills disclosed herein may include a heat spreader and a support bracket.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a kamado-style grill 1000 substantially similar to the grill 100 of FIG. 1 but including the support bracket 602 of FIGS. 6 and 7 in combination with the heat spreader 1 12 of FIG. 1 .
  • other suitable support brackets and/or heat spreaders may be employed in the grill 1000 of FIG. 10 if desired.
  • FIGS. 1 1 and 12 illustrate a removable gas unit 1 100 including a gas burner 1 1 14, a gas port system 1 102 for receiving flammable gas, an ignition system 1 104, and a housing 1 1 18 for housing various components (e.g., conduits, etc.) of the gas burner 1 1 14 and the systems 1 102, 1 104.
  • a removable gas unit 1 100 including a gas burner 1 1 14, a gas port system 1 102 for receiving flammable gas, an ignition system 1 104, and a housing 1 1 18 for housing various components (e.g., conduits, etc.) of the gas burner 1 1 14 and the systems 1 102, 1 104.
  • the housing 1 1 18 includes a faceplate 1 108, a base support 1 1 16 removably coupled to the faceplate 1 108, and a cover 1 1 12 removably coupled to the faceplate 1 108 and/or the base support 1 1 16.
  • portions of the gas port system 1 102 and the ignition system 1 104 are positioned on an exterior facing side of the faceplate 1 108.
  • inputs such as gas inputs, user inputs, etc. of the systems 1 102, 1 104 are the positioned on the exterior side of the faceplate 1 108.
  • the ignition system 1 104 includes a controller 1214 including one or more user inputs to ignite the gas burner 1 1 14, adjust an amount of flammable gas received by the gas burner, etc.
  • a user may manipulate (e.g., push, rotate, etc.) the controller 1214 to generate a spark to ignite the flammable gas.
  • the controller 1214 may include, for example, one or more igniters such as electronic igniters which may or may not include batteries, piezo igniters, etc. that can generate the spark to ignite the flammable gas.
  • the controller 1214 includes a piezo igniter.
  • the controller 1214 of FIGS. 1 1 and 12 can also be used to adjust an amount of flammable gas received by the gas burner 1 1 14.
  • a user can manipulate (e.g., push, rotate, etc.) the controller 1214 such that the amount of flammable gas from the gas port system 1 102 is controlled.
  • the controller 1214 is rotated to control the amount of flammable gas.
  • the different amounts of flammable gas can be generally represented to a user by indicia such as the "OFF" label and the flame labels as shown in FIG. 1 1.
  • the indicia may include letters, words, phrases, etc.
  • the indicia may include the word "HIGH", "MEDIUM", "MED", and/or "LOW", etc.
  • the indicia disclosed herein may represent discrete positions for a particular amount of flammable gas.
  • the indicia may include a low position, a high position, and an off position representing the only three levels of flammable gas available to a user.
  • the indicia may represent one or more positions on an analog scale ranging from no flammable gas to a particular amount of flammable gas.
  • the ignition system 1 104 may include a device that allows the flow of flammable gas from the gas port system 1 102 after the flammable gas is ignited.
  • the ignition system 1 104 includes a thermocouple 1216 coupled between the gas port system 1 102 and the gas burner 1 1 14.
  • the thermocouple 1216 is latchable to allow flammable gas to flow to the gas burner 1 1 14 when the controller 1214 is actuated.
  • thermocouple 1216 may latch in response to a user manipulating the controller 1214 to ignite the gas burner 1 1 14 and after an internal temperature (e.g., of the thermocouple 1216) reaches a defined value, after a defined period of time (e.g., .5 seconds, 1 .5 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.), etc.
  • the thermocouple 1216 may unlatch after a temperature (e.g., of the thermocouple 1216, adjacent the gas burner 1 1 14, etc.) is equal to, below, or above a defined value.
  • thermocouple 1216 may unlatch based on a sensed temperature thereby blocking flammable gas from passing through conduits in the housing 1 1 18 and to the gas burner 1 1 14 when a flame from the gas burner 1 1 14 is extinguished, reduces below a undesirable level, etc.
  • the gas port system 1 102 includes an input gas port 1218 that is removably coupled to a source of flammable gas.
  • the input gas port 1218 may be shaped, sized, etc. to mate with conventional sources of flammable gas.
  • the gas port 1218 may include one or more conventional couplings for attaching the gas source to the removable unit 1 100 via a hose or the like.
  • the input gas port 1218 may include one or more quick connect/disconnect couplings if desired.
  • the gas port system 1 102 may include a shutoff valve (e.g., an emergency shutoff valve, etc.) to prohibit the fuel from reaching the gas burner 1 1 14.
  • a shutoff valve e.g., an emergency shutoff valve, etc.
  • the functions of the controller 1214 may be performed by different user input components. In such cases, one component can be manipulated to adjust an amount of flammable gas received by the gas burner 1 1 14 and another component can be manipulated to ignite the gas burner 1 1 14.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an example removable gas unit 1300 substantially similar to the removable gas unit 1 100 of FIGS. 1 1 and 12.
  • the removable gas unit 1300 includes a gas port system having the input gas port 1218 of FIG. 1 1 , and a gas control system 1302 and an ignition system 1304. Similar to the controller 1214 of FIG. 12, the gas control system 1302 of FIG. 13 may include a rotatable user input to control an amount of flammable gas.
  • the ignition system 1304 includes a user input (e.g., a push bottom) to generate a spark to ignite the flammable gas from the gas port system. In the particular example of FIG. 13, the ignition system 1304 includes an electronic igniter.
  • a vessel may receive more than one removable unit.
  • one removable unit e.g., the removable gas unit 1 10, 210, 1 100 & 1300
  • another removable unit may be inserted into the vessel as explained above.
  • the other removable unit may be, for example, an unit including a receptacle for collecting ashes from burnt charcoal, one or more vents to allow air to flow through the kamado-style grill, opening(s) for receiving a fire starter, etc.
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate removable units 1400, 1500 (sometimes referred to as removable charcoal units) insertable through an opening of a vessel for positioning below a fire bowl opening, as explained above.
  • the removable charcoal unit 1400 includes an ash tray 1402, a vent (e.g., perforations 1404), and a vent cover 1406 for controlling the amount of air passing through the perforations 1404.
  • the vent cover 1406 is slidable to alter the number of perforations 1404 covered by the vent cover 1406.
  • the removable charcoal unit 1500 of FIG. 15 includes an ash tray 1502, two vent covers 1504 for controlling the amount of air passing through vents (not shown), and a movable cover 1506 that covers an opening (not shown) for receiving a fire starter.
  • the vent covers 1504 are rotatable to alter the amount of area of the vents covered by the vent covers 1504.
  • the cover 1506 is pivotally coupled via one or more hinges to a faceplate 1508 of the unit 1500 to allow the cover 1506 to move thereby exposing the fire starter opening.
  • FIGS. 1 1 -15 illustrate removable units each including specific components (e.g., the user inputs, controls, vents, etc.) at specific locations, it should be apparent that any one of the removable units may have more or less components including components of another removable unit. Additionally, the components of any one of the removable units may be positioned at any suitable location.
  • the removable gas unit 1 100 of FIGS. 1 1 and 12 may include a push bottom ignition system (e.g., similar to the ignition system 1304 of FIG. 13) to generate a spark to ignite the flammable gas from the gas port system. This push bottom ignition system can be positioned adjacent to the input gas port 1218, the controller 1214, etc.
  • the kamado-style grills disclosed herein may include various different optional features.
  • one or more of the kamado-style grills may include an upper shell or lid coupled (e.g., detachably coupled, pivotally coupled, etc.) to a vessel.
  • the upper shell or lid may include an optional vent system positioned adjacent a top of the kamado-style grills.
  • the grill 100 includes an upper shell 1 16 coupled to the vessel 102 and a vent system 1 18 coupled to a top portion of the upper shell 1 16.
  • the upper shell 1 16 is pivotally coupled to the vessel 102 via one or more hinges 120.
  • the vent system 1 18 includes one or more vents (e.g., openings, etc.) 122 to allow air, smoke, etc. to exhaust from the interior of the grill 100 and a vent cover 124 movable relative to the vent(s) for controlling the amount of air, smoke, etc. flowing through (and out of) the grill 100.
  • the vent system 1 18 may work in conjunction with, for example, vent(s) of the charcoal units 1400, 1500 of FIGS. 14 and 15.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a portion of a kamado-style grill 1600 substantially similar to the kamado-style grill 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the grill 1600 includes a vent lock 1602 detachably coupled to the vent cover 124.
  • the vent lock 1602 substantially prevents the vent cover 124 from moving relative to the vent(s) (not shown in FIG. 16).
  • it may be desired to keep the vents at least partially open, closed, etc.
  • a removable gas unit it may be desired to keep the vents at least partially open in case a flame is extinguished and flammable gas continues to flow out of its gas burner. This may ensure the flammable gas can flow out of the kamado-style grill 1600.
  • the vent lock 1602 may include various different suitable devices that substantially prevent the vent cover 124 from moving.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a vent system 1700 substantially similar to the vent system 1 18 of FIG. 1 .
  • the vent system 1700 includes a vent lock, a static platform 1702 that defines vent(s) (not shown in FIG. 17), and the vent cover 124 of FIG. 1 rotatably coupled to the platform 1702.
  • the vent lock includes a plate 1704 coupled to the vent cover 124 and defining an opening, and a pin 1706 slidable through the plate opening and removably coupled to the platform 1702 to substantially prevent the vent cover 124 from rotating relative to the vent(s).
  • the pin 1706 may be removably coupled to the platform 1702 by positioning the pin in an opening defined by the platform 1702.
  • other suitable vent locks may be employed without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
  • the pin 1706 can include a protruding member 1708.
  • the plate 1704 includes a cutout or the like that corresponds to the protruding member 1708.
  • a user can rotate the pin 1706 such that the protruding member 1708 rotates away from the cutout to allow the pin 1706 to fall into the opening defined by the platform 1702. If it is desired to allow the vent cover 124 to move, a user can rotate the pin 1706 such that the protruding member 1708 rotates away from the cutout to allow the pin 1706 to fall into the opening defined by the platform 1702. If it is desired to allow the vent cover 124 to move, a user can
  • the kamado-style grills disclosed herein may include an optional support frame for supporting the chamber, the fire bowl, and/or the lid.
  • the grill 100 of FIG. 1 includes a support frame 126 includes four legs 128 and wheels 130 (e.g., casters, etc.) coupled to the legs 128. As such, the grill 100 can be supported by the support frame 126 and be moved as desired.
  • the grills may include a sleeve for receiving a removable unit (e.g., one of the removable unit disclosed herein, etc.).
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a support frame 1800 of a kamado-style grill substantially similar to the support frame 126 of FIG. 1 , but including a sleeve 1802 coupled to the support frame 1800.
  • the sleeve 1802 defines an opening 1804 for receiving a removable unit. This allows a user to store the removable unit in the sleeve 1802 and use another removable unit for cooking purposes (if desired), as explained above.
  • the sleeve 1802 can store the non-used removable unit when the other removable unit is inserted into the vessel.
  • the removable gas unit 1 100 of FIGS. 1 1 and 12 is positioned in the sleeve 1802 via its opening (not shown), and the removable charcoal unit 1400 of FIG. 14 is inserted in the vessel, as explained above.
  • the removable charcoal unit 1400 is positioned in the sleeve 1802, and the removable gas unit 1 100 is inserted in the vessel, as shown in FIG. 20.
  • the support frame 1800 includes a base 1806 and the legs 128 extending between the base 1806 and a vessel. As shown in FIGS. 18-20, the sleeve 1802 is coupled to the base 1806 between the legs 128. As such, the sleeve 1802 is coupled to the support frame 1800 such that the opening 1804 extends in a
  • the sleeve 1802 may be coupled to the legs 128 and/or another suitable structure of the support frame 1800, grill, etc., and/or be orientated in another suitable manner (e.g., substantially perpendicular position relative to the ground, etc.).
  • the kamado-style grills may include an optional cart to support a gas source coupled (e.g., detachably coupled, etc.) to the support frame.
  • FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate a support frame 2100 for supporting a vessel 2102 of a kamado-style grill, and a cart 2104 coupled to the support frame 2100.
  • the cart 2104 may be coupled to the support frame 2100 via any suitable device, process, etc.
  • the cart 2104 may be welded to the frame 2100, coupled to the frame 2100 via one or more fastening devices (as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22), etc.
  • the cart 2104 includes a frame 2106 for supporting a gas source 2204, two bars 2108 extending between the frame 2106 and the support frame 2100, a wheel 21 10 (e.g., a caster, etc.) coupled to the frame 2106, and mechanical fasteners 21 12 for coupling the bars 2108 (and therefore the cart 2104) to the support frame 2100.
  • the mechanical fasteners 21 12 include a bracket that corresponds (e.g., shape, size, etc.) to a base 21 14 of the support frame 2100 and a fastening device (e.g., a screw, a nut, a pin, etc.) for detachably coupling the bracket to the base 21 14.
  • the cart 2104 may be coupled to the support frame 2100 via the mechanical fasteners 21 12 such that the cart 2104 is attached to the kamado-style grill when the grill is used as a gas fired grill and detached from the kamado-style grill when the grill is used as a charcoal fired grill.
  • the frame 2106 may include an "I" shaped support formed into a substantially circular shape corresponding to a cross sectional shape of the gas source 2204.
  • the inner circumference of the frame 2106 may be slightly larger than an outer circumference of a portion of the gas source 2204 such that this portion of the gas source is able to extend into the circular shaped support when the gas source is coupled to the frame 2106.
  • the frame 2106 may include one or more cross beams extending across the circular shaped support to provide additional stability, support, etc.
  • other suitable supports formed into a different shape may be employed if desired.
  • the gas source 2204 is coupled to the frame 2106 by resting on top of the support (and cross beams if employed), by manipulating one or more mechanical fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, pins, nuts, etc.), etc.
  • the frame 2106 of FIGS. 21 and 22 includes a mechanical fastener 21 16 that detachably couples the gas source 2204 to the cart 2104.
  • the mechanical fastener 21 16 includes a bolt and a rotatable knob coupled to the bolt allowing a user to rotate the bolt. The bolt can be rotated a desired amount such that the bolt is pressed against the gas source thereby securing the gas source in place.
  • the frame 2106 may be adjustable.
  • one or more mechanical fasteners may be manipulated to reduce and/or increase the size of the circular shaped support to accommodate various sized gas sources.
  • one or more mechanical fasteners may be employed to change the shape of the frame 2106 to accommodate various shaped gas sources.
  • the gas source 2204 may be detachably coupled to a gas unit (if employed) via a flexible hose 2122 as explained above.
  • a gas unit if employed
  • one or more other suitable conduits including other types of flexible hoses may be employed.
  • the hose 2122 can be secured to one or more legs 2120 of the support frame 2100 to ensure the hose does not interfere with the wheels of the kamado-style grill and/or the wheel 21 10 of the cart 2104.
  • one or more routing devices 21 18 may be coupled to the support frame 2100.
  • the routing device 21 18 includes a bracket coupled to one leg 2120 and a circular support coupled to the bracket.
  • the hose 2122 can pass through the circular support of each routing device 21 18 thereby securing the hose 2122 to the support frame 2100.
  • other suitable devices such as clamps, etc. may be employed to secure the hose 2122 to the support frame 2100 and/or route the hose 2122 to the gas unit.
  • the cart 2104 is coupled to the support frame 2100 and the gas source 2204 is coupled to the gas unit after the heat spreader 1 12 (if used) and the structure 902 (if used) are installed, as explained above.
  • the cart 2104 may be coupled to the support frame 2100 and/or the gas source 2204 may be coupled to the gas unit before or after the gas unit is installed (as explained above), before the heat spreader 1 12 and/or the structure 902 are installed (as explained above), etc. if desired.
  • FIGS. 23 and 24 show a grill 3000 supported on a support frame 126 having four legs 128 and wheels 130. Grill 3000 is shown there fueled by a pellet burner 3006.
  • FIGS. 25 and 26 (top down view) show additional detail for the structure of the pellet burner 3006.
  • FIG. 27 shows the control panel 3052 for controlling the pellet burner 3006.
  • grill 3000 includes optional working surfaces 3002 on either side.
  • Grill 3000 includes an upper shell 1 16 and a lower shell 102.
  • Lower shell 102 defines an opening 104 there-through.
  • Upper shell 1 16 and lower shell 102 together define a cooking chamber as seen in the space where the grate 3004 is found.
  • Grate 3004 is used to support the food that will be cooked in the grill 3000.
  • Lower shell 102 is substantially constructed from a clay, ceramic, refractory material, earthen material, cement rock, or terra cotta composition.
  • the pellet burner 3006 is adapted to fit in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102.
  • the pellet burner 3006 includes an air duct 3008 having a first end 3010 and a second end 3012, wherein the first end 3010 is positioned outside of the lower shell 102 and the second end 3012 is positioned inside of the lower shell 102 when the pellet burner 3006 is fitted in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102.
  • a fan 3016 is positioned at the bottom of the housing for the pellet burner 3006 to draw air into the housing through holes (not shown) that provide the first end 3010 of the air duct 3008.
  • Fan 3016 blows air through the air duct 3008 as shown by arrows 3018 and through the second end 3012 of the air duct via air holes such as those shown by reference character 3014.
  • the pathway for the air through air duct 3008 as driven by the fan 3016 is that the air enters the first end 3010 of the air duct 3008 via holes (not shown) in the underside of the base of the pellet burner 3006.
  • the air is then pushed through the air duct as indicated by arrows 3018 towards the second end 3012 where the air exits the air duct via holes 3014. This air is used to support the combustion of exemplary pellets 3020 shown in FIG. 26.
  • the pellet burner 3006 includes a pellet box 3022 configured to hold a plurality of pellets.
  • Pellet box 3022 includes a lid 3024. Lid 3024 is shown in the open position in FIG. 23.
  • the sidewalls of pellet box 3022 preferably provide a funnel effect to direct the pellets to an auger 3026 positioned at the bottom of the pellet box 3022.
  • Auger 3026 is configured to move pellets from the pellet box 3022 to a position adjacent the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008.
  • a hot rod 3028 is positioned adjacent the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008 to ignite the pellets delivered by the auger 3026.
  • the floor at the second end 3012 of air duct 3008 holds the pellets as they burn.
  • the pellet burner 3006 includes a gasket 3030.
  • the gasket 3030 is adapted to seal the opening 104 in the lower shell 102 when the pellet burner 3006 is fitted in the opening 104.
  • the grill further comprising a latch (not shown) for releasably securing the pellet burner 3006 in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102.
  • the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008 is positioned in a center position of the lower shell 102 when the pellet burner 3006 is fitted in the opening 104.
  • a metal heat exchanger 3032 is adapted to be positioned at the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008.
  • the metal heat exchanger 3032 preferably comprises a perforated cylindrical side wall 3034 and an unperforated flat top surface 3036.
  • the heat exchanger 3032 When in position over the second end 3012, the heat exchanger 3032 is sized to cover a plurality of burning pellets thereunder.
  • a lava stone 3038 is supported with brackets 602 adapted to locate the lava stone 3038 above the metal heat exchanger 3032.
  • a mesh screen 3040 is preferably sized to fit adjacent an interior surface of the metal heat exchanger 3032 to contain smaller ash particles.
  • the metal heat exchanger 3032 and the lava stone 3038 are preferably positioned over the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008 in a center position of the lower shell 102 when the pellet burner 3006 is fitted in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102.
  • Fan 3016 is positioned to both blow air through the air duct 3008 and also to apply a positive air pressure to the pellet box 3022 which is relieved through a passage 3042 containing the auger 3026.
  • Pellet burner 3006 may include a guide 3044 secured thereto for slidably mounting the pellet burner 3006 in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102.
  • Lower shell 102 may include a corresponding track 3045 shown in phantom box 3060.
  • Track 3045 is mounted inside the lower shell 102 to receive the pellet burner 3006.
  • a handle 3046 secured to the pellet burner 3006 facilitates removal of the pellet burner 3006 from the lower shell 102.
  • Guide 3044 is shown to have a cross section in the shape of a "C," such as that made from channel iron or any other suitable material.
  • Guide 3044 may also be made from angle iron or any other suitable material such as that shown for guide 3044A attached to the removable charcoal unit 1500 in Fig. 15.
  • Guides 3044 or 3044A may be attached to any pellet burner 3006, gas burner 210, charcoal unit 1500, or ash tray 1502 to make it easier to slidably mount these
  • Track 3045 may also be used inside the lower shell 102 to receive such removable units and support them in position during grilling. Track 3045 is shown to have a cross section in the shape of a "C," such as that made from channel iron or any other suitable material. Track 3045 may also be made from angle iron or any other suitable material. Figures 2, 15, 19-20, 24 and 26 show the optional guides 3044 / 3044A connected to the respective removable receptacles shown there.
  • removable receptacles shown in Figures 1 , 6, 10-14 and 25 do not include such optional guides.
  • Grill 3000 preferably includes a temperature sensor 3048 adapted to sense a temperature in the cooking chamber and/or a temperature sensor 3050 adapted to sense a temperature of a piece of food in the cooking chamber.
  • a control panel 3052 includes an input switch 3054 adapted to provide a signal 3056 indicative of a desired temperature in the cooking chamber.
  • a control circuit (not shown) is responsive to the temperature sensors 3048 and 3050 and the input switch 3054 for controlling a speed of the fan 3016 and a rate at which the auger 3026 moves pellets from the pellet box 3022 to a position adjacent the second end 3012 of the air duct 3008 as a function of the sensed temperature and the desired temperature.
  • the speed of the fan 3016 is preferably increased and decreased with respective increases and decreases in the speed of the auger 3026 to provide an appropriate amount of combustion air given the rate at which the augered pellets are to be burned to maintain the desired temperature in the cooking chamber.
  • FIG. 28 shows pellet burner 3006 with a larger capacity for holding more pellets.
  • Pellet burner 3006 includes pellet box 3022, as in the above description, but it also has an extension box 3080 secured to the top of pellet box 3022 by a pair of mechanical latches 3082.
  • Extension box 3080 can be filled with pellets in addition to the pellets held by pellet box 3022 to extend the fuel capacity of the grill and to allow for additional hours of grilling without the need to add more pellets.
  • lid 3024 for pellet box 3022 also fits on top of extension box 3080 and is held securely thereto by a second pair of mechanical latches 3084.
  • FIG. 29 shows pellet burner 3006 with the extension box 3080 removed. As seen, lid 3024 is held securely over the pellet box 3022 by mechanical latches 3082.
  • FIG. 30 shows the extension box 3080 standing alone.
  • Extension box 3080 includes a groove 3086 for receiving the gripping end of latch 3082 for when the extension box 3080 is secured on pellet box 3022.
  • Extension box 3080 may include tapered edges 3088 for a good fit with pellet box 3022.
  • lid 3024 is shown securely held to the top of extension box 3080 by latches 3084
  • the pellet box can be located beneath one of the shelves if desired by loosening the metal banding in order to reposition the shock absorber, shelves and hinge on the lower shell.
  • FIG. 31 shows a grill similar to the grill of FIG. 23 wherein the pellet box 3022 is repositioned clockwise by 90 degrees, and then the banding is tightened down onto the lower shell.
  • Upper shell 1 16 and lower shell 102 of grill 3000 are preferably both constructed from a clay or ceramic composition.
  • a benefit of grill 3000 is that it can be fueled by pellet burner 3006 for burning wood pellets or other common pellet fuel, or if preferred, by a gas burner that is interchangeable with the pellet burner 3006.
  • the gas burners shown in FIGS. 1 & 6 are adapted to fit in the opening 104 in the lower shell 102 and can each be used interchangeably with pellet burner 3006.
  • such gas burners may use a propane gas burner with a metal heat exchanger positioned in a center position of the lower shell 102 when the gas burner is fitted in the opening 104.
  • grill 3000 can also be fueled by conventional charcoal or wood.
  • the ash trays shown in FIGS. 14 (1402) and 15 (1502) can be used with the fire bowl 106 supported by the lower shell 102 in FIG. 6 to burn charcoal or wood.
  • these ash trays are adapted to collect ash dropped from the fire bowl 106 and can each be used interchangeably with pellet burner 3006.
  • These ash trays may be used with the other structures shown there, including the vents 1404 and vent covers 1406/1504 (covering vents not shown) for controlling the amount of air passing through the vents.
  • grill 3000 may be readily fueled with pellets via an automatic feeder, with a propane burner, or with conventional charcoal or wood by simply replacing one fuel source for the other in opening 104 of lower shell 102.
  • the lower shell 102 and upper shell 1 16 may include a cavity respectively therein wherein each such cavity contains an insulation material (not shown).
  • the shell of the grill may be made with a material that has good insulation properties, such as clay, ceramic, refractory material, earthen material, cement rock, or terra cotta material. In some situations, the shell may be made using less expensive materials such as metal. A steel kettle may also be used.
  • the burner of the gas units may include various different types of burners.
  • the gas units may include an infrared burner as shown in FIGS. 1 1 and 12, an open flame burner (or the like) as shown in FIG. 14, etc.
  • the flammable gas disclosed herein may include any suitable combustible gas, a combination of combustible gases, a combination of combustible gases and noncombustible gases, etc.
  • the gas may include natural gas, propane and/or another suitable gas.
  • the flammable gas may be provided via a gas source such as a refillable tank (e.g., a propane tank), a gas line from a home gas system, etc.
  • the kamado-style grill 7100 includes a fire bowl 7102 defining an interior 7104, a heat source 7106 adapted to heat the interior 7104 of the fire bowl 7102, and a container 7108 disposed in the grill 7100 (and preferably in the fire bowl 7102).
  • the container 7108 is adapted to hold a flavorizing material that, when heated by the heat source, alters the flavor of food cooked by the grill.
  • the container 7108 is preferably comprised of metal, but could also be comprised of an earthen material.
  • the heat source 7106 may heat the interior 7104 of the fire bowl 7102 to cook food in the grill 7100. This heat may cause the flavorizing material 71 10 in the container 7108 (sometimes referred to as a smoke tray) to smoke, which in turn may enhance or otherwise alter the flavor of food cooked in the grill 7100.
  • the food cooked in the grill 7100 may have a smoked flavor, a charcoal flavor, etc.
  • the heat source 7106 includes a flammable gas heat source, as further explained below.
  • the heat source 7106 may include another suitable heat source such as a charcoal heat source, pellet burner 3006 in FIGS. 23 to 25, electric heat source, or similar heat source.
  • the container 7108 includes a base 71 12 for holding (e.g., supporting, etc.) the flavorizing material 71 10. Additionally, the container 7108 may include one or more walls extending from the base 71 12 to at least partially surround the flavorizing material 71 10 when placed in the container 7108 (e.g., on the base 71 12, etc.). A lid (not shown) may be positioned over the top of container 7108. The lid may define openings to let air pass into and out of the container 7108 to allow smoke and/or flavorings into the cooking chamber.
  • the container 7108 may not include side walls extending from the base 71 12.
  • the grill 7100 is shown to include one container 7108 in FIG. 28, the grill 7100 may include one or more containers without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
  • the grill 7100 may include two or more containers 7108 having the same or different configurations if desired.
  • the container 7108 may have any suitable shape.
  • the container 7108 may have a rectangular shape.
  • the container 7108 may have a circular shape, a triangular shape, an arcuate shape, etc.
  • FIG. 33 illustrates a container 7200 that is substantially similar to the container 7108 of FIG. 28, but having a arcuate shape.
  • the container 7200 may be employed in the grill 7100 of FIG. 28 (and/or any other suitable grill including those disclosed herein). When employed in the grill of FIG. 28, the container 7200 may be used instead of and/or in addition to the container 7108.
  • the container 7200 includes a receptacle 7202 and a handle 7204 extending from the receptacle 7202.
  • the receptacle 7202 includes a base 7206, and four walls 7208, 7210, 7212, 7214 extending from the base 7206. As shown, the walls 7208, 7212 are formed into arcs to form the arcuate shaped container 7200.
  • the receptacle 7202 may hold flavorizing material (not shown) that alters (e.g., enhances) the flavor of food cooked in the grill, as explained above.
  • the handle 7204 has a "J" shaped profile that facilitates moving (e.g. removing, manipulating, etc.) the container 7200 by hand.
  • a user may grasp a portion of the handle 7204 and place the container 7200 in the grill 7100 of FIG. 28, remove the container 7200 from the grill 7100 (e.g., for cleaning the container 7200, removing spent flavorizing material, etc.), etc.
  • the handle 7204 includes two portions 7216, 7218 extending parallel to each other and forming the "J" shaped profile.
  • the portions 7216, 7218 each include one end attached to the wall 7208 and/or the base 7206, and another end coupled together via a cross brace 7220.
  • the portions 7216, 7218 each include three segments 7222, 7224, 7226, 7228, 7230, 7232. As shown, the segments 7222, 7226 of the portion 7216 and the segments 7228, 7232 of the portion 7218 extend in substantially parallel planes, and the segment 7224 of the portion 7216 and the segment 7230 of the portion 7218 extend in substantially parallel planes. As shown, the segments 7224, 7230 extend in plane(s) substantially perpendicular to the segments 7222, 7226, 7228, 7232. In other embodiments, the handle 7204 may include more or less portions and/or segments orientated the same or differently.
  • the handle 7204 may be shaped for coupling to a fire bowl (e.g., a rim of one of the fire bowls disclosed herein).
  • a fire bowl e.g., a rim of one of the fire bowls disclosed herein.
  • the segments 7224, 7230 may rest on a top rim of a fire bowl
  • the segments 7222, 7228 may be positioned on an interior side of the fire bowl
  • the segments 7226, 7232 may be positioned on an exterior side of the fire bowl.
  • one or more of the walls may define openings for allowing air to pass through the receptacle 7202.
  • the walls 7208, 7210, 7212, 7214 each include multiple openings 7234. These openings 7234 allow air including oxygen to facilitate combustion of the flavorizing material (if desired), and/or move smoke from the container 7200.
  • a lid (not shown) may be positioned over the top of receptacle 7202. The lid may define openings to allow air to pass through.
  • FIG. 34 illustrates another example of a kamado-style grill 7300 including a fire bowl 7302 defining an interior 7304, a heat source 7306 for heating the interior 7304 of the fire bowl 7302, and two of the containers 7200 of FIG. 33 removably coupled to the fire bowl 7302.
  • the containers 7200 are coupled to the fire bowl 7302 on opposing sides of the fire bowl 7302 in a mirroring configuration.
  • the containers 7200 may be coupled adjacent each other (e.g., side-by-side containers, contacting containers, etc.), etc.
  • FIG. 35 illustrates two mirrored containers 7200 of FIG.
  • the mirrored containers 7200 of FIG. 35 may be employed in any suitable kamado-style grill including the grill 7300 of FIG. 34.
  • the structure shown by the two containers 7200 in FIG. 35 could be constructed as a single circular container having an opening about the center to provide room for a gas burner, pellet burner, and/or heat spreader as same are shown in the various figures disclosed herein.
  • Such a single circular container could be made without end walls 7210 and 7214 to provide a container without any internal obstructions.
  • Such a single circular container would thus be configured as a hollow cylinder wherein the interior wall is an inner cylinder, the exterior wall is an outer cylinder, the floor is a base circle adjoining the inner and outer cylinders, and the volume of the hollow cylinder is adapted to hold charcoal, wood, or other flavorizing material.
  • the fire bowl 7302 includes a rim 7308 adjacent a top portion of the fire bowl 7302.
  • the containers 7200 may be coupled (e.g., removably coupled) to the rim 7308 when the containers 7200 are disposed in the grill 7300.
  • the segments 7224, 7230 of each handle 7204 rest on the top rim 7308 of the fire bowl 7302.
  • the segments 7222, 7228 of each handle 7204 are positioned on the interior side of the fire bowl 7302, and the segments 7226, 7232 of each handle 7204 are positioned on the exterior side of the fire bowl 7302, as explained above.
  • the containers 7200 may have the same or different shapes, sizes, etc.
  • the handle 7204 of one or both containers 7200 may be longer and/or shorter than the handles shown, the handle(s) 7204 may be angled differently (relative to the fire bowl 7302), the receptacle 7202 of one or both containers 7200 may have a different shape (e.g., a rectangular shape), etc.
  • the configuration of the container(s) 7200 may depend on, for example, the size and/or shape of the fire bowl 7302.
  • the grill 7300 is shown to include two mirrored containers 7200 for holding flavorizing material, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the grill 7300 may include different containers in addition to and/or in place of the two containers 7200 of FIG. 34.
  • the grill 7300 may include one container 7200 of FIG. 33 and one container 7108 of FIG. 28, three containers 7200 of FIG. 33, four containers 7108 of FIG. 28, etc.
  • the kamado-style grill 7300 includes a cooking vessel 7310 for supporting the fire bowl 7302.
  • the fire bowl 7302 may be positioned within the cooking vessel 7310 (as shown in Fig. 34) such that a bottom of the fire bowl 7302 rests against an interior (e.g., bottom) surface of the cooking vessel 7310.
  • the fire bowl 7302 may be removably positioned within the cooking vessel 7310 such that the fire bowl 7302 may be placed in the cooking vessel 7310 for a period of time (e.g., during cooking, etc.), and then removed (e.g., for cleaning, etc.).
  • the heat source 7306 of FIG. 34 may be any suitable heat source.
  • the heat source 7306 may include a gas burner configured to direct heat into the fire bowl 7302.
  • the gas burner may receive a gaseous fuel such natural gas, propane, etc.
  • the heat source 7306 may be a part of a removable unit (e.g., a removable gas unit, etc.) that is insertable through an opening of the cooking vessel 7310 (e.g., an opening on a side of the cooking vessel 7310).
  • a removable unit e.g., a removable gas unit, etc.
  • Examples of removable units such as removable gas units including gas heat sources employable in the kamado-style grills disclosed herein are disclosed in U.S. Application No. 14/920,028 filed October 22, 2015, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • other suitable heat sources may be employed including, for example, a charcoal heat source, an electric heat source, etc.
  • the grill 7300 may optionally include a heat spreader 7312 removably coupled to a top surface of the heat source 7306, as shown in FIG. 34.
  • the heat spreader 7312 may be formed at least partially of a thermally conductive material to absorb heat radiated from the heat source 7306 (e.g., a gas burner, pellet burner, etc.) and spread heat away from the source 7306. Examples of heat spreaders employable in the kamado-style grills disclosed herein, e.g., in FIGS. 1 -3, 10, 24-25, 30 & 32, are also disclosed in U.S. Application No. 15/428,717 filed February 9, 2017, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the kamado-style grills disclosed herein may include various optional features.
  • the grill 7300 may include a lid removable and/or pivotably coupled to the cooking vessel 7310, a support frame for supporting the cooking vessel 7310, casters coupled to the support frame for moving the grill 7300, one or more ash receptacles (e.g., an ash receptacle that is part of a removable unit), one or more vents (e.g., a top vent on the lid, a bottom vent of a removable unit, etc.), one or more openings for a fire starter, etc.
  • Examples of optional features employable in the kamado-style grills disclosed herein are disclosed in U.S. Application No. 13/1 13,762 filed May 23, 201 1 (the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference), U.S. Application No.
  • FIG. 36 illustrates a kamado-style grill 7500 including a cooking vessel 7502, a fire bowl 7504 positioned in the cooking vessel 7502, a lid 7506 pivotably coupled (e.g., via one or more hinges, etc.) to the cooking vessel 7502, an upper vent 7508 adjacent a top portion of the lid 7506, a removable gas unit 7510 having a gas burner 7512, a heat spreader 7514 adjacent the gas burner 7512, and two containers 7516 removably coupled to the fire bowl 7504.
  • the containers 7516 of FIG. 36 may be substantially similar to the containers 7200 of FIGS. 29 and 30.
  • the heat spreader 7514 may absorb heat radiated from the gas burner 7512 and spread heat into the fire bowl 7504.
  • the removable gas unit 7510 is insertable through an opening 7518 in the cooking vessel 7502 such that the gas burner 7512 is positioned adjacent an opening 7520 in the fire bowl 7504.
  • the removable gas unit 7510 may include one or more vents, user inputs for controlling the amount of flammable gas provided to the burner 7512, gas ports, etc.
  • the grill 7500 includes a support frame 7522 for supporting the cooking vessel 7502, and casters 7524 coupled to the support frame 7522.
  • the casters 7524 assist a user in moving the grill 7500.
  • FIG. 37 shows a grill 100 as previously shown in FIG. 1 , except that this grill has been set up with a container 8010 positioned around heat spreader 1 12.
  • Container 8010 is resting upon a surface of the fire bowl 106 to support container 8010.
  • Container 8010 defines a plurality of openings 8020.
  • a water pan 8000 rests on the top of container 8010 and tends to close it off.
  • hot air from the heat source and heat spreader 1 12 tends to pass through openings in the interior wall (not seen in this view) and/or floor (also not seen in this view) and then through container 8010 and out the exterior wall 8030 of container 8010.
  • the flavorizing material inside container 8010 is thereby heated to generate smoke or other flavor enhancer.
  • FIG. 38 shows a grill 100 as previously shown in FIG. 1 , except that this grill has been set up with a container 8010 positioned around heat spreader 1 12.
  • Container 8010 is suspended from the upper surface of the fire bowl 106 via support brackets 8040.
  • Container 8010 defines a plurality of openings 8020.
  • the top of container 8010 may be left open or closed with a lid, such as lid 8070 shown in FIG. 40, below.
  • lid 8070 When lid 8070 is used to close the top, hot air from the heat source and heat spreader 1 12 (whether the heat source is a gas burner or a pellet burner) tends to pass through openings in the interior wall (not seen in this view) and/or floor (also not seen in this view) and then through container 8010 and out the exterior wall 8030 of container 8010. When lid 8070 is not used, hot air also passes out the top of container 8010. The flavorizing material inside container 8010 is thereby heated to generate smoke or other flavor enhancer.
  • FIG. 39 shows a side view of a preferably curved sheet of metal formed as a side wall 8035.
  • Side wall 8035 defines openings 8020.
  • Side wall 8035 includes an upper track 8060 and a lower track 8070 that together hold a slidable cover 8050.
  • openings 8020 are organized into horizontal rows A to C. Row A is the highest row, Row B is in the middle, and Row C is at the bottom near the floor of container 8010.
  • side wall 8035 is a side view after it has been bent into a circle to form an interior or exterior wall of a container 8010.
  • Additional covers 8050 (not shown) are positioned along tracks 8060/8070. The positions of the respective covers 8050 determine how many openings 8020 are blocked which thus helps control the amount of air available to the flavorizing material in the container 8010. Although three rows of openings are shown, any number or pattern of openings at any level can be used within the scope of the invention.
  • any other system for selectively blocking a preferred number of openings 8020 may also be used within the scope of the invention.
  • the cover 8050 can surround a portion or the entirety of side wall 8035 between the tracks 8060/8070 and can have openings 8020 that are the same or similar to those of side wall 8035. When the cover 8050 is moved relative to side wall 8035, a portion of the openings 8020 in side wall 8035 will be obstructed to control the air flow into and out of the container 8010.
  • FIG. 40 shows a lid 8070 for covering container 8010.
  • Lid 8070 may define openings 8080 to allow hot air and smoke to directly pass out of container 8010 through the lid 8070.
  • Mechanical covers similar to covers 8050 in FIG. 39 may be employed to selectively block the openings 8080 in lid 8070.
  • FIG. 41 shows another view of water pan 8000.
  • water pan 8000 includes a bracket 8090 shown as a darkened line.
  • Bracket 8090 includes arms 8095 which are adapted to rest on the upper rim of fire bowl 106 to suspend the water pan 8000 over a heat source such as heat spreader 1 12 and gas burner or pellet burner. Bracket 8090 may also be used to suspend water pan 8000 over a heat source such as heat spreader 1 12 and gas burner or pellet burner. Bracket 8090 may also be used to suspend water pan 8000 over a
  • FIG. 42 shows a cover 9000 for covering water pan 8000.
  • Cover 9000 defines an opening 9010 through which water may be added to the water pan 8000 during cooking. Likewise, the water level in water pan 8000 is visible through opening 9010.
  • Cover 9000 is secured to water pan 8000 via mechanical fasteners such as wing nuts 9020 and corresponding lugs (not shown) connected to the water pan 8000. Any other releasable fastener may be used in place of wing nuts 9020 within the scope of the invention.
  • a gasket (not shown) may be positioned between the water pan 8000 and the cover 9000 to prevent inadvertent spills when removing water pan 8000 from the grill.
  • a handle (not shown) may also be secured to the water pan 8000 or lid 9000 to assist in moving the water pan 8000.
  • FIG. 43 shows a container 9030 that may hold a flavorizing liquid.
  • Container 9030 is preferably selected in a size that fits inside a flavorizing container such as any of containers 7200, 7516 and 8010.
  • Container 9030 may take the form of an empty soup can or the like.
  • Container 9030 may also be specifically fabricated for use holding a flavorizing material inside a container 7200, 7516 or 8010.
  • the various containers for holding flavorizing material disclosed herein may define an opening in an interior wall, in the floor, or in the exterior wall of such container.
  • a defined opening may be located in and near the top of the exterior wall, or may be located adjacent or below a midpoint of the exterior wall, the midpoint being a position about one half of a distance up the exterior wall measured from the floor.
  • An opening in such a container may be in the interior wall and in the exterior wall.
  • the container may comprise a plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or a plurality of openings in the exterior wall for allowing a hot gas from the gas burner or the pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • an adjustable cover may selectively cover one or more of the plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or the plurality of openings in the exterior wall of such a container 7200, 7516 or 8010 for controlling the burning of charcoal or wood within the container.
  • An opening in the interior wall may be located adjacent the floor of the container.
  • a removable lid may be used to span the interior wall and the exterior wall, and the lid may define an opening for enabling smoke generated inside the container 7200, 7516 or 8010 to exit the container.
  • a container for holding a flavorizing material may be configured as a hollow cylinder wherein the interior wall is an inner cylinder, the exterior wall is an outer cylinder, the floor is a base circle adjoining the inner and outer cylinders, and the volume of the hollow cylinder is adapted to hold the charcoal or the wood.
  • the interior wall and the exterior wall may have a cross-sectional view that defines a pair of substantially concentric circles.
  • a second container for holding a liquid that is sized to fit within the flavorizing container 7200, 7516 or 8010 may also be used.
  • the dimensions of a disclosed container 7200, 7516 or 8010 for holding a flavorizing material may also vary.
  • a height of the exterior wall of such a container may be at least twice a width of the floor of the container.
  • a container may be adapted to be suspended from the fire bowl in a cooking vessel or to rest on and be supported by a surface of the fire bowl.
  • a heat spreader may be adapted to be positioned over a gas or pellet burner and such a container 7200, 7516 or 8010 may be adapted to be positioned adjacent the heat spreader.
  • the grills disclosed herein are seen to optionally include a water pan 8000 adapted to be positioned above a gas burner or pellet burner and below a grate for holding food.
  • the water pan 8000 may be adapted to be positioned above a container 7200, 7516 or 8010 that holds flavorizing material.
  • the water pan 8000 may be adapted to be positioned to be on top of and supported by the container 7200, 7516 or 8010 to thereby cover the top of the container.
  • the water pan 8000 may include a handle for lifting the water pan and a lid 9000 adapted to be removably fastened to the water pan.
  • the lid 9000 may define an opening 9010 to allow the water pan to be refilled without removing the lid.
  • the lid may have a transparent portion, whereby a water level in the pan is visible while the lid is fastened to the water pan.
  • a bracket 8095 may be used to suspend the water pan from a fire bowl 106 inside a cooking vessel. Use of a water pan 8000 filled with water helps to keep the temperature lower in the cooking chamber when smoking meat and other food types.
  • the grills disclosed herein are kamado-style grills.
  • one or more components of the grills such as the fire bowls (if employed), the vessels, and/or the lids (if employed) disclosed herein may include one or more earthen materials (e.g., clay, ceramics, etc.). In some embodiments, these component(s) do not include steel or other metallic materials commonly used in conventional grills such as kettle-style grills.
  • the containers 7200, 7516 and 8010 for holding a flavorizing material are preferably made from metal, although other materials could be used.
  • Other optional components of the grills such as the support frames, heat spreaders, removable units, vents, etc. disclosed herein may include steel (e.g., stainless steel, etc.), plastic and/or another suitable material.
  • the flavorizing material disclosed herein may include any suitable material.
  • the flavorizing material may include charcoal (e.g., lump charcoal and/or charcoal briquettes), wood (e.g., chips, chunks and/or pellets), etc.
  • the wood may include, for example, hickory, apple, etc.
  • the flavorizing material may also include various sized pieces.
  • the flavorizing material may burn (e.g., provide smoke, etc.) for several hours depending on, for example, the flavorizing material used (e.g., size, type, etc.), the amount of heat applied to the flavorizing material, etc.
  • the flavorizing material may be damp.
  • wood and/or pellets may be placed in a liquid such as water before placement in a smoke tray, water may be placed in the smoke tray with the flavorizing material, etc.
  • a grill assembly comprising:
  • a grate having an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support an item of food to be cooked
  • gas burner or a pellet burner adapted to be installed within the cooking chamber and below the grate and to operate using a gaseous fuel or a pellet fuel
  • a container comprising an interior wall, a floor, and an exterior wall;
  • the container is adapted to be positioned within the chamber, below the grate, and with the interior wall adjacent the gas burner or the pellet burner; wherein at least one of the interior wall, the floor and the exterior wall of the container defines an opening for allowing a hot gas from the gas or pellet burner to pass into the container;
  • the container is adapted to hold charcoal and/or wood.
  • Aspect 2 The grill assembly of aspect 1 , wherein the container comprises metal or an earthen material.
  • Aspect 3 The grill assembly of aspect 2, wherein the container comprises metal.
  • Aspect 4 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -3, comprising the gas burner adapted to operate using the gaseous fuel.
  • Aspect 5 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -3, comprising the pellet burner adapted to operate using the pellet fuel.
  • Aspect 6 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -5, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the interior wall.
  • Aspect 7 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -6, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the floor.
  • Aspect 8 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -7, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 9 The grill assembly of aspect 8, wherein the opening in the exterior wall is located near the top of the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 10 The grill assembly of aspect 9, wherein the opening in the exterior wall is located adjacent or below a midpoint of the exterior wall, the midpoint being a position about one half of a distance up the exterior wall measured from the floor.
  • Aspect 1 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -10, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the interior wall and an opening in the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 12 The grill assembly of aspect 1 1 , wherein the container comprises a plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or a plurality of openings in the exterior wall for allowing a hot gas from the gas burner or the pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • Aspect 13 The grill assembly of aspect 12, further comprising an adjustable cover to selectively cover one or more of the plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or the plurality of openings in the exterior wall for controlling burning of the charcoal or wood within the container.
  • Aspect 14 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 6-13, wherein the opening in the interior wall is located adjacent the floor.
  • Aspect 15 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -14, wherein the container further comprises a removable lid spanning the interior wall and the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 16 The grill assembly of aspect 15, wherein the lid defines an opening for enabling smoke generated inside the container to exit the container.
  • Aspect 17 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -16, wherein the container has an arcuate shape.
  • Aspect 18 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -16, wherein the container is configured as a hollow cylinder wherein the interior wall is an inner cylinder, the exterior wall is an outer cylinder, the floor is a base circle adjoining the inner and outer cylinders, and the volume of the hollow cylinder is adapted to hold the charcoal or the wood.
  • Aspect 19 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -16, wherein the interior wall and the exterior wall have a cross-sectional view that defines a pair of substantially concentric circles.
  • Aspect 20 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -19, wherein a height of the exterior wall is at least twice a width of the floor.
  • Aspect 21 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -20, further comprising a fire bowl adapted to be positioned inside the cooking chamber and wherein the container is adapted to be suspended from the fire bowl.
  • Aspect 22 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -20, further comprising a fire bowl adapted to be positioned inside the cooking chamber and wherein the container is adapted to rest on and be supported by a surface of the fire bowl.
  • Aspect 23 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -22, further comprising a heat spreader adapted to be positioned over the gas or pellet burner.
  • Aspect 24 The grill assembly of aspect 23, wherein the container is adapted to be positioned adjacent the heat spreader.
  • Aspect 25 The grill assembly of aspect 24, wherein the container further comprises an arcuate shape adapted to be positioned adjacent the heat spreader.
  • Aspect 26 The grill assembly of aspect 24, wherein the container further comprises a circular shape adapted to be positioned around the heat spreader with the interior wall adjacent the heat spreader.
  • Aspect 27 The grill assembly of aspect 24, wherein the container is configured as the hollow cylinder, the heat spreader has a cylindrical shape, and the interior wall of the container is adapted to be positioned around the heat spreader such that the heat spreader is adapted to fit within a hollow center of the hollow cylinder.
  • Aspect 28 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -27, further comprising a water pan adapted to be positioned above the gas burner or the pellet burner and below the grate.
  • Aspect 29 The grill assembly of aspect 28, wherein the water pan is further adapted to be positioned above the container.
  • Aspect 30 The grill assembly of aspect 29, wherein the water pan is further adapted to be positioned on top of and supported by the container; and wherein the water pan is thereby adapted to cover the top of the container.
  • Aspect 31 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 28-30, wherein the water pan further comprises a lid adapted to be removably fastened to the water pan.
  • Aspect 32 The grill assembly of aspect 31 , wherein the lid defines an opening to allow the water pan to be refilled without removing the lid.
  • Aspect 33 The grill assembly of aspect 31 or 32, wherein the lid comprises a transparent portion, whereby a water level in the pan is visible while the lid is fastened to the water pan.
  • Aspect 34 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 28-33, further comprising a handle for lifting the water pan.
  • Aspect 35 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 28-34, further comprising a bracket for suspending the water pan from a fire bowl inside the cooking chamber.
  • Aspect 36 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -35, further comprising a second container sized to fit within the container, the second container adapted to hold a liquid.
  • Aspect 37 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -36, further comprising:
  • a removable chassis adapted to mount the gas burner or the pellet burner; and a fire bowl adapted to be positioned within the cooking chamber and including an opening extending between an interior of the fire bowl and an exterior of the fire bowl; wherein the chamber includes an opening for receiving the removable chassis and positioning the gas or pellet burner below the fire bowl.
  • Aspect 38 The grill assembly of aspect 37, wherein the cooking chamber comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the opening for receiving the removable chassis is in the lower shell, and the grill assembly further comprises an attachment interface coupled to the lower shell adjacent the opening in the lower shell, the attachment interface configured to receive the removable chassis when the removable chassis is inserted in the opening in the lower shell.
  • Aspect 39 The grill assembly of aspect 37 or 38, wherein the cooking chamber comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the opening for receiving the removable chassis is in the lower shell, and the lower shell comprises a protrusion defining the opening in the lower shell for receiving the removable chassis.
  • Aspect 40 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -39, wherein the cooking chamber is formed from an earthen material.
  • Aspect 41 The grill assembly of any one of aspects 1 -39, wherein the cooking chamber is formed from metal.
  • a container adapted to be used with a grill assembly comprising: a grate having an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support an item of food to be cooked; a cooking chamber; and a gas burner or a pellet burner, the gas burner or pellet burner being adapted to be installed within the cooking chamber and below the grate and to operate using a gaseous fuel or a pellet fuel; the container comprising:
  • the container is adapted to be positioned within the chamber, below the grate, and with the interior wall adjacent the gas burner or the pellet burner; wherein at least one of the interior wall, the floor and the exterior wall of the container defines an opening for allowing a hot gas from the gas or pellet burner to pass into the container;
  • the container is configured to hold charcoal and/or wood.
  • Aspect 43 The container of aspect 42, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the interior wall.
  • Aspect 44 The container of aspect 42 or 43, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the floor.
  • Aspect 45 The container of any one of aspects 42-44, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 46 The container of aspect 45, wherein the opening in the exterior wall is located near the top of the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 47 The container of aspect 45, wherein the opening in the exterior wall is located adjacent or below a midpoint of the exterior wall, the midpoint being a position about one half of a distance up the exterior wall measured from the floor.
  • Aspect 48 The container of aspect 42, wherein the opening in the container further comprises an opening in the interior wall and an opening in the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 49 The container of aspect 48, wherein the container comprises a plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or a plurality of openings in the exterior wall for allowing a hot gas from the gas burner or the pellet burner to pass into the container.
  • Aspect 50 The container of aspect 49, further comprising an adjustable cover to selectively cover one or more of the plurality of openings in the interior wall and/or the plurality of openings in the exterior wall for controlling burning of the charcoal or wood within the container.
  • Aspect 51 The container of any one of aspects 42-50, wherein the opening in the interior wall is located adjacent the floor.
  • Aspect 52 The container of any one of aspects 42-51 , wherein the container further comprises a removable lid spanning the interior wall and the exterior wall.
  • Aspect 53 The container of aspect 52, wherein the lid defines an opening for enabling smoke generated inside the container to exit the container.
  • Aspect 54 The container of aspect 52, wherein the container has an arcuate shape.
  • Aspect 55 The container of any one of aspects 42-53, wherein the container is configured as a hollow cylinder, and wherein the interior wall is an inner cylinder, the exterior wall is an outer cylinder, the floor is a base circle adjoining the inner and outer cylinders, and the volume of the hollow cylinder is adapted to hold the charcoal or the wood.
  • Aspect 56 The container of any one of aspects 42-53, wherein the interior wall and the exterior wall have a cross-sectional view that defines a pair of substantially concentric circles.
  • Aspect 57 The container of any one of aspects 42-56, wherein a height of the exterior wall is at least twice a width of the floor.
  • Aspect 58 The container of any one of aspects 42-57, further comprising a water pan.
  • Aspect 59 The container of aspect 58, wherein the water pan is adapted to be positioned above the container.
  • Aspect 60 The container of aspect 59, wherein the water pan is further adapted to be positioned on top of and supported by the container; and wherein the water pan is thereby adapted to cover the top of the container.
  • Aspect 61 The container of any one of aspects 42-60, further comprising a second container sized to fit within the container, the second container adapted to hold a liquid.
  • Aspect 62 The container of any one of aspects 58-61 , wherein the water pan further comprises a lid adapted to be removably fastened to the water pan.
  • Aspect 63 The container of aspect 62, wherein the lid defines an opening to allow the water pan to be refilled without removing the lid.
  • Aspect 64 The container of aspect 62 or 63, wherein the lid comprises a transparent portion, whereby a water level in the pan is visible while the lid is fastened to the water pan.
  • Aspect 65 The container of any one of aspects 58-64, further comprising a handle for lifting the water pan.
  • Aspect 66 The container of any one of aspects 58-65, further comprising a bracket for suspending the water pan from a fire bowl inside the cooking chamber.
  • Aspect 67 The container of any one of aspects 42-66, wherein the container comprises metal or an earthen material.
  • Aspect 68 The container of aspect 67, wherein the container comprises metal.
  • a kamado-style grill for cooking food comprising:
  • a fire bowl defining an interior
  • a heat source adapted to heat the interior of the fire bowl
  • the at least one container disposed in the grill, the at least one container adapted to hold a flavorizing material that, when heated by the heat source, alters the flavor of food cooked by the grill.
  • Aspect 70 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect wherein the at least one container includes a crescent shape.
  • Aspect 71 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect wherein the at least one container includes a receptacle and a handle extending from the receptacle.
  • Aspect 72 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect wherein the at least one container is removably coupled to the fire bowl of the grill.
  • Aspect 73 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect wherein the fire bowl includes a top portion, an opposing bottom portion and a rim adjacent the top portion, and wherein the at least one container is removably coupled to the rim of the fire bowl via the handles.
  • Aspect 74 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect wherein the heat source includes a gas heat source.
  • Aspect 75 The kamado-style grill of any preceding aspect further comprising a vessel and wherein the fire bowl is removably positioned within the vessel.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un ensemble barbecue comprenant une grille présentant une surface supérieure configurée pour supporter un article alimentaire à cuire, une chambre de cuisson, un brûleur à gaz ou un brûleur à granulés, et un contenant. Le brûleur à gaz ou brûleur à granulés est conçu pour être installé à l'intérieur de la chambre de cuisson et sous la grille et pour fonctionner à l'aide d'un combustible gazeux ou d'un combustible en granulés. Le contenant comprend une paroi intérieure, un fond et une paroi extérieure conçue pour être positionnée à l'intérieur de la chambre, sous la grille et avec la paroi intérieure adjacente au brûleur à gaz ou au brûleur à granulés. Au moins un élément parmi la paroi intérieure, le fond et la paroi extérieure du contenant définit une ouverture pour permettre à un gaz chaud provenant du brûleur à gaz ou à granulés de passer dans le contenant. Le contenant peut être adapté pour contenir du charbon et/ou du bois. La chambre de cuisson peut être formée en un matériau en terre et peut être adaptée pour supporter la grille à l'intérieur de la chambre de cuisson.
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