# US 2014/0196709 A1 · Protective accessory device for freestanding outdoor cooking units > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0196709 A1 - Document ID: US20140196709A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/860,292 - Filed: 2013-04-10 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-10 - Inventors: Jeremiah Ouimette - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196709A1 ## CPC - F24C 15/36: Protective guards, e.g. for preventing access to heated parts - A47J 37/0786: {Accessories} - F24C: DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES (exclusively for solid fuels F24B); DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION - A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES ## Abstract A safety device for outdoor cooking grills having a plurality of base pieces that are linearly joined such that they may be folded together for transportation or unfolded for use by interlocking the first piece with the last piece to form an enclosure. Depending on the number of base pieces used, the enclosure may take the form of triangle, octagon, or other geometric shape, and may contain an opening to facilitate ventilation. A top piece having a central opening for permitting access to the grill and an indented access point to allow a user to stand closer to the grill is positioned over the base pieces. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit comprising: a base unit comprising a plurality of linearly interconnected panels, each of which extends along a separate vertical plane from the ground when in use and forming an interior space therein, wherein said base unit is structured to enclose the cooking unit within the interior space; a top piece unit connected to a top portion of said base unit in a covering relation and extending along a plane substantially perpendicular to each of said vertical planes, wherein an opening is formed therein permitting access to the cooking unit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein a portion of perimeter of said top piece comprises an indentation sufficient to allow closer access to the cooking unit. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein said opening is substantially centrally located in said top piece unit. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of linearly interconnected panels comprises at least one vent configured to allow heat to be released from the interior space. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of linearly interconnected panels are substantially the same size. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of linearly interconnected panels are jointed and at least two adjacent plurality of linearly interconnected panels are releasably interlocked such that said plurality of linearly interconnected panels may be folded together when not in use. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, wherein said top piece unit further comprises a plurality of linearly interconnected panels. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 7, wherein each of said plurality of linearly interconnected panels of said top piece are jointed and at least two adjacent plurality of linearly interconnected panels of said top piece are releasably interlocked such that said plurality of linearly interconnected panels of said top piece may be folded together when not in use. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 1, further comprising a top piece insert structured to fit within said opening and comprising at least one rotatable bracket mounted thereon and structured to adjust the vertical height of the top piece insert with respect to the top piece unit when in use. ### Claim 10 A protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit comprising: a base unit comprising: a frame unit forming an interior space therein; a plurality of side-panels connected to said frame unit, wherein each of said plurality of side-panels extends along a separate vertical plane from the ground when in use, and wherein said plurality of side-panels connected to said frame unit are structured to enclose the cooking unit within the interior space; a top piece unit connected to a top portion of said frame unit in a covering relation and extending along a plane substantially perpendicular to each of said vertical planes, wherein an opening is formed therein permitting access to the cooking unit. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 10, wherein said frame unit further comprises a plurality of interconnecting bottom portions, leg portions, and top portions. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 11, wherein each of said plurality of side-panels are connected to a pair of leg portions of said frame unit in releasably snap-engaging relation. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 11, wherein said top piece unit further comprises a plurality of top piece-panels. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 13, wherein each of said plurality of top piece-panels are connected to one of said top portions of said frame unit. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The protective enclosure assembly for a cooking unit of claim 10, wherein at least one of said plurality of side-panels comprises at least one vent configured to allow heat to be released from the interior space.