Convertible burner apparatus
AssigneeMetal Fusion, Inc.
InventorsNorman R. Bourgeois, Bradley A. Robichaux
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Abstract
A convertible burner apparatus includes a primary burner frame having upper and lower parallel rings connected by struts. A burner element is contained within the primary frame that can be connected to a source of fuel gas such as a canister of propane/butane. A plurality of radially spaced grate members are positioned adjacent the upper ring for supporting a pot thereupon during use. A plurality of legs are removably connectable to the primary burner frame for supporting the primary burner frame in an elevated position. Connections are provided for removably affixing each leg to the primary burner frame at positions adjacent the upper ring and at the middle portion of the leg and a plurality of spokes discourages lateral movement of the legs at a position below the lower ring.
Claims9
A convertible burner apparatus comprising:
- a) a primary burner frame that includes upper and lower generally parallel rings and a plurality of struts connecting the rings and supporting the upper ring a distance above the lower ring, the lower ring defining a base for bearing against a flat underlying surface during use;
- b) a burner element having influent connection means for removably connecting a source of fuel gas to the burner element;
- c) a plurality of radially spaced grate members positioned adjacent the upper ring for supporting a pot during use;
- d) a plurality of elongated legs each substantially taller than the primary burner frame and removably connectable to the primary burner frame, for supporting the primary burner frame in an elevated position, and wherein the legs each include feet for bearing against a flat underlying surface during use;
- e) connection means for removably affixing each leg to the primary burner frame at positions respectively adjacent the upper and lower rings and including an upper removable connection of the top portion of each leg to the upper portion of the burner frame, and a lower removable connection of the middle portion of the leg to the lower end portion of the burner frame;
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- f) means for preventing lateral movement of the legs at a position below the lower ring.
A convertible burner apparatus comprising:
- a) a primary burner frame that includes upper and lower generally parallel rings and a plurality of struts connecting the rings and supporting the upper ring a distance above the lower ring, the lower ring defining a base for bearing against a flat underlying surface during use;
- b) a burner element having influent connection means for removably connecting a source of fuel gas to the burner element;
- c) a plurality of radially spaced grate members positioned adjacent the upper ring for supporting a pot during use;
- d) a plurality of legs removably connectable to the primary burner frame for supporting the primary burner frame in an elevated position and wherein the legs each include feet for bearing against a flat underlying surface during use;
- e) connection means for removably affixing each leg to the primary burner frame at positions respectively adjacent the upper ring and at the middle portion of the leg;
- f) means for preventing lateral movement of the legs at a position below the lower ring;
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- g) wherein each leg has a bend at the middle portion thereof and each leg abuts the lower ring at the bend in the leg.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.