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US 6,581,587 B1Granted
Apparatus for opening grill cover
OwnerJames H. Helmsinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for opening an outdoor grill cover using an activation device and an opening mechanism. The activation device is attached to one end of the opening mechanism, and the activation device is positioned such that a grill user can access it. The opening mechanism is attached to the grill cover at an opposing end such that the activation device actuates the opening of the grill cover. The apparatus further includes a closing mechanism coupled to the opening mechanism such that the closing mechanism allows for gentle closure of the grill cover.
Claims12
An outdoor grill, comprising:
- an activation device;
- an opening mechanism mounted to a grill frame, said opening mechanism attached to said activation device at a first end and attached to a grill cover at an opposing end such that when the activation device is activated, the grill cover rests in an open position;
- a locking member, wherein said activation device is suitable for engaging said locking member such that said grill cover can be maintained in said open position without continuous activation of said activation device;
- and
- a closing mechanism coupled to said opening mechanism facilitating the closing of said grill cover.
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An outdoor grill, comprising:
- a grill frame;
- a locking member;
- a grill cover attached to said grill frame;
- a pedal positioned on said grill frame;
- an opening means intermediate said pedal and said grill cover, said opening means activated by depression of said pedal, causing the opening of said grill cover;
- and
- wherein said pedal is suitable for engaging said locking member such that said grill cover can be maintained in an open position without continuous activation of said pedal.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.