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Outdoor Apparatus for Outdoor Grills Providing Overhead Canopy Function During Cooking and Retractable to Become a Cover for Storage Download PDF

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US20120097203A1
US20120097203A1 US12/912,674 US91267410A US2012097203A1 US 20120097203 A1 US20120097203 A1 US 20120097203A1 US 91267410 A US91267410 A US 91267410A US 2012097203 A1 US2012097203 A1 US 2012097203A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B11/00—Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • 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
    • A47J37/0786—Accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A45B2023/0006—Portable, self supported sunshades or weather protections
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A45B2023/0093—Sunshades or weather protections of other than umbrella type

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  • This invention relates to a dual function cover/canopy for barbeque grills which can be opened as a canopy and retracted as a compact cover that makes the invention unique and novel.
  • Outdoor barbeque grills have become a common household appliance. Outdoor grills can be expensive and many simple single function covers are available for protection from the outdoor elements. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,083 Barbeque Grill cover provides a cover for protection during storage. However, they all require cumbersome removal and no protection of any form is provided upon removal. Replacing the covers onto the grill can be a difficult task due to the tight fitting. Often these covers are damaged in the replacement process. During cooking, a canopy can provide protection of fallen debris onto the grill. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,567,718 Umbrella Assembly for outdoor Barbeque Grill. A canopy usually requires additional space surrounding the grill and takes up useful outdoor living space.
  • This invention provides a dual function and conveniently retractable grill cover/canopy combination.
  • the present general invention concept provides a stand, a frame, a fire retardant and water resistant fabric attached to the frame, and a pair of retractable hinges for conversion from cover to canopy function.
  • FIG. 1 is a block schematic diagram of the apparatus for retractable barbeque grill cover/canopy.
  • the invention provides an apparatus for providing storage protection for outdoor barbeque grills and an overhead canopy cover during cooking.
  • FIG. 1 the apparatus in its storage cover position.
  • FIG. 2 the apparatus in its overhead canopy position.
  • the hinges are pressed to release from their locked positions.

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Abstract

An apparatus provides overhead canopy/cover function for an outdoor cooking grill. The canopy provides protection of the food and the grill from fallen debris during cooking. When the grill is not in use, the apparatus can be retracted to a cover position for storage. In the retracted position, the apparatus provides a compact cover to prevent dust and other debris from damaging the grill.

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  • This is a substitute specification for application Ser. No. 12/912,674 of the U.S. Patent filed on Oct. 25, 2010, entitle Retractable Outdoor Barbeque Grill Cover/Canopy.
    • REFERENCE CITED
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,083 Barbeque Grill cover
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,027 Barbeque Grill cover
  • U.S. patent Application US 20090223547 Vented Protective Canopy Housing For Grill
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,567,718 Umbrella Assembly for outdoor Barbeque Grill
    • FILED OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention relates to a dual function cover/canopy for barbeque grills which can be opened as a canopy and retracted as a compact cover that makes the invention unique and novel.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Outdoor barbeque grills have become a common household appliance. Outdoor grills can be expensive and many simple single function covers are available for protection from the outdoor elements. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,083 Barbeque Grill cover provides a cover for protection during storage. However, they all require cumbersome removal and no protection of any form is provided upon removal. Replacing the covers onto the grill can be a difficult task due to the tight fitting. Often these covers are damaged in the replacement process. During cooking, a canopy can provide protection of fallen debris onto the grill. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,567,718 Umbrella Assembly for outdoor Barbeque Grill. A canopy usually requires additional space surrounding the grill and takes up useful outdoor living space.
  • However there are few of patents and publications contributing to an apparatus that is easily retractable which saves space and provide dual functions of cover and canopy.
  • This invention provides a dual function and conveniently retractable grill cover/canopy combination.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present general invention concept provides a stand, a frame, a fire retardant and water resistant fabric attached to the frame, and a pair of retractable hinges for conversion from cover to canopy function.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
  • FIG. 1 is a block schematic diagram of the apparatus for retractable barbeque grill cover/canopy.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • The invention provides an apparatus for providing storage protection for outdoor barbeque grills and an overhead canopy cover during cooking.
  • In FIG. 1, the apparatus in its storage cover position.
  • In FIG. 2, the apparatus in its overhead canopy position.
  • To retract the apparatus from the canopy position to cover position, the hinges are pressed to release from their locked positions.
  • To open the apparatus from the cover position to the canopy position, the cover is simply raised until the hinges are locked.

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1. An apparatus for preventing the outdoor elements from damaging an outdoor cooking grill in its compact retracted position. The apparatus can be opened conveniently to become an overhead canopy to prevent debris from reaching food items being cooked on the grill:
a stand for withholding the apparatus in a safe and steady position.
a frame for supporting the main cover material
a main cover for providing protection of the cooking grill
a pair of retractable hinges for conversion from storage cover to open canopy
a simple operation to retract the apparatus from canopy to storage cover
2. The apparatus of claim 1, where the main cover material comprising:
a fire retardant fabric material.
a water resistant fabric material.
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WO2016183269A1 (en) * 2015-05-13 2016-11-17 I/P Solutions, Inc. Grill roof and outdoor cooking installation
US11439273B2 (en) 2020-03-31 2022-09-13 Ryan Fulkerson Adjustable grill cover assembly

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US5203363A (en) * 1991-05-13 1993-04-20 William Kidwell Portable canopy attachment
US5240020A (en) * 1991-05-28 1993-08-31 Byers Wayne L Retractable fisherman's shade and method for operating
US5564452A (en) * 1995-07-26 1996-10-15 Kitchen; Robert Grill canopy
US6506471B2 (en) * 2000-12-18 2003-01-14 Jerald Doppelt Method of covering a hot outdoor grills
USD534368S1 (en) * 2004-06-30 2007-01-02 Karpinski Joseph E Refreshment stand for swimming pools
US7240683B2 (en) * 2003-12-10 2007-07-10 Stoyan Zutich Dismountable outdoor shelter kit
US7566095B2 (en) * 2005-07-22 2009-07-28 Swimways Corporation Canopy chair
US20100206826A1 (en) * 2009-02-19 2010-08-19 Neil Edwards Portable grilling utensil rack
US7866358B1 (en) * 2004-12-31 2011-01-11 Simms Ii John Lee Adjustable cooking equipment cover
US7901018B2 (en) * 2004-10-13 2011-03-08 Baughman Joe D Portable workstation
US8069871B2 (en) * 2008-03-05 2011-12-06 Grill House, Inc. Vented protective canopy housing for grill

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US596477A (en) * 1898-01-04 Warming-shelf for gas-or other stoves
US5203363A (en) * 1991-05-13 1993-04-20 William Kidwell Portable canopy attachment
US5240020A (en) * 1991-05-28 1993-08-31 Byers Wayne L Retractable fisherman's shade and method for operating
US5564452A (en) * 1995-07-26 1996-10-15 Kitchen; Robert Grill canopy
US6506471B2 (en) * 2000-12-18 2003-01-14 Jerald Doppelt Method of covering a hot outdoor grills
US7240683B2 (en) * 2003-12-10 2007-07-10 Stoyan Zutich Dismountable outdoor shelter kit
USD534368S1 (en) * 2004-06-30 2007-01-02 Karpinski Joseph E Refreshment stand for swimming pools
US7901018B2 (en) * 2004-10-13 2011-03-08 Baughman Joe D Portable workstation
US7866358B1 (en) * 2004-12-31 2011-01-11 Simms Ii John Lee Adjustable cooking equipment cover
US7566095B2 (en) * 2005-07-22 2009-07-28 Swimways Corporation Canopy chair
US8069871B2 (en) * 2008-03-05 2011-12-06 Grill House, Inc. Vented protective canopy housing for grill
US20100206826A1 (en) * 2009-02-19 2010-08-19 Neil Edwards Portable grilling utensil rack

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2016183269A1 (en) * 2015-05-13 2016-11-17 I/P Solutions, Inc. Grill roof and outdoor cooking installation
US11439273B2 (en) 2020-03-31 2022-09-13 Ryan Fulkerson Adjustable grill cover assembly

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