Barbecue accessory and method of use
OwnerPhillip E. Perryinventor
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Abstract
An accessory for a barbecue includes a plurality of frames which are arranged in vertically spaced apart relationship and form an array having an outer perimeter and a central cavity. The array is placed on the solid fuel support of the barbecue, and solid fuel such as charcoal is placed around the outer perimeter of the array. The accessory has a base upon which a container is placed to collect juices from the cooking food.
Claims2
A barbecue accessory for a barbecue having a solid fuel support for receiving pieces of solid fuel, said barbecue accessory cooperating with a container, said barbecue accessory comprising:
- a plurality of frames;
- said plurality of frames arranged in vertically spaced apart relationship and forming an array having an outer perimeter and a central cavity, the container positionable within said central cavity of said array;
- said array shaped and dimensioned to be positionable upon the solid fuel support so that the pieces of solid fuel are placeable around said outer perimeter of said array;
- said array having a bottom frame;
- a base connected to said bottom frame of said array;
- and,
- said base including a plurality of vertically projecting stops which hold the container centered within said central cavity of said array.
A barbecue accessory for a barbecue having a solid fuel support for receiving pieces of solid fuel, said barbecue accessory comprising:
- a plurality of frames;
- said plurality of frames arranged in vertically spaced apart relationship and forming an array having an outer perimeter and a central cavity;
- said array shaped and dimensioned to be positionable upon the solid fuel support so that the pieces of solid fuel are placeable around said outer perimeter of said array;
- a container positionable within said central cavity of said array;
- each frame of said plurality of frames being of a different size;
- said plurality of frames including a largest frame and a smallest frame;
- said array including (1) said largest frame being a bottom frame of said array, (2) said smallest frame being a top frame of said array, and (3) all other said frames disposed between said largest frame and said smallest frame in increasing size from said smallest frame to said largest frame;
- each frame of said plurality of frames having the same shape;
- each said frame of said plurality of frames being circular;
- said plurality of frames defining spaces therebetween;
- said spaces being too small to pass the pieces of solid fuel;
- at least one spacer which connects said plurality of frames together in spaced apart parallel relationship to form said array;
- a base connected to said bottom frame of said array;
- said base including a plurality of protrusions which outwardly project past said bottom frame, and which serve to centrally align said array on the solid fuel support;
- said base being y-shaped and including three legs;
- a container positionable within said central cavity of said array;
- and,
- said base including a plurality of vertically projecting stops which hold said container centered within said central cavity of said array.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.