One-piece hood for an outdoor grill
OwnerWayne Chapmaninventor
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Abstract
A one-piece hood for a gas grill is formed from a single sheet of steel and comprises at least a front wall, a back wall, opposing side walls, and a top wall. Each of the opposing side walls further includes an indented central portion that has a substantially uniform depth and a perimeter internally adjacent to the side wall perimeter. The indented central portions increase the structural strength of the hood so as to better resist warping due to heating. A sloped wall can be formed between the top wall and the front wall. The hood is porcelain-coated to prevent rust.
Claims10
A one-piece hood for a gas grill comprising:
- a front wall;
- a back wall;
- opposing side walls;
- and
- a top wall, wherein each of said opposing side walls further comprises an indented central portion having a substantially uniform depth and a perimeter internally adjacent to the side wall perimeter.
A method for forming a one-piece hood for a gas grill comprising:
- forming a front wall, a back wall, opposing side walls, and a top wall as a single piece;
- and
- forming an indented central portion in each side wall, said indented central portion having a substantially uniform depth and a perimeter internally adjacent to the side wall perimeter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.