Ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill

Details Ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill Ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill

2000-06-29

2001-02-06

Simone, Timothy F. (Department: 1761)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Cooking

Convertible

C099S400000, C099S446000, C099S450000, C099S482000, C126S00900B, C126S0250AA

Reexamination Certificate

active

06182559

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an ash catcher assembly, and more particularly to an ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill.
2. Description of Related Art
A conventional ash catcher assembly in accordance with the prior is removably mounted on the bottom of a charcoal grill under openings through which ash falls. With reference to
FIGS. 5-6
, the conventional ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill comprises a cylindrical basket (
90
) for holding the ash and a detachable handle (
80
) connected to the cylindrical basket (
90
). A projection (
81
) extends outward from each of two ends of the handle (
80
) and penetrates the wall of the cylindrical basket (
90
). The two projections (
81
) cooperate with a cylindrical mounting ring (
70
) that has multiple slots (
71
) to receive the two projections (
81
). The mounting ring (
70
) is removably attached to the bottom of the charcoal grill and receives the open end of the cylindrical basket (
90
).
The charcoal grill is designed for burning charcoal. The cylindrical basket (
90
), the mounting ring (
70
) and the bottom of the grill form a closed chamber that can not fully provide the flow of necessary oxygen for combustion of the charcoal while burning. Furthermore, the ash will fall through the gap between the cylindrical basket (
90
) and the mounting ring (
70
) because the open end of the cylindrical basket (
90
) is received in the mounting ring (
70
).
The present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the disadvantages of the conventional ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill is provided. The ash catcher assembly can catch ash and debris falling out through openings in the bottom of the charcoal grill. It is also very easy to assemble and empty. Further, the ash catcher can be easily retrofitted onto previously made charcoal grills. The ash catcher assembly in accordance with the present invention can also be easily disassembled for cleaning and storage.
According to the primary aspect of the present invention, the ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill of the present invention is removably mounted on the bottom of the charcoal grill with multiple openings through which ash and debris fall. The ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill includes a cylinder mounted on the bottom of the charcoal grill. The cylinder has multiple slots cut out of the lower portion and multiple vents cut out of the middle portion. A cylindrical basket, opened at the top and closed at the bottom, holds ash and debris. A handle is attached to the outside surface of the cylindrical basket. Multiple stubs extend inwardly from the side surface of the cylindrical basket near the top. The stubs correspond to slots in the cylinder and are received in the slots to hold the basket in place.
Further benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after a careful reading of the detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.


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