WO2015054167A1 - Appareil à gril - Google Patents

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WO2015054167A1
WO2015054167A1 PCT/US2014/059375 US2014059375W WO2015054167A1 WO 2015054167 A1 WO2015054167 A1 WO 2015054167A1 US 2014059375 W US2014059375 W US 2014059375W WO 2015054167 A1 WO2015054167 A1 WO 2015054167A1
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collection plate
peripheral edge
grill
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Enoch Poon
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Innovative International, Llc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills

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  • This disclosure relates to a grilling apparatus. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a grilling apparatus that allows food to be cooked over an open flame while minimizing smoke and suppressing flames.
  • Barbeque grilling is a popular cooking method around the world. Barbeque grilling involves the direct heating of food from an underlying heat source, such as an open flame.
  • the cooking surface is usually a metal grate or grill.
  • the two most widely used grills are charcoal-fueled and gas-fueled.
  • Conventional grilling tends to produce large amounts of smoke as grease and other cooking fluids come into contact with the heat source. These cooking fluids can also cause the flames to flare up and extend above the cooking surface.
  • Various efforts have been made over the years to reduce the smoke and lessen flare ups associated with grilling.
  • U.S. Pat. 6,701 ,829 to Farrow discloses a rapid anti-flare-up smoker for grills.
  • the cooking device has two plates with apertures. The plates are adapted to be placed together with a gap formed therebetween. Wood chips can be placed in the smoker and the smoker can be placed directly upon a grill. The device allows fire to rise up to the cooking surface and also to catch grease dripping from the meat.
  • U.S. Pat. 6,520,174 to Scigliuolo discloses a two stage fire control cooking apparatus.
  • the apparatus includes a collection plate and a cooking plate.
  • the collection plate has a curved lip that deflects gases being released by the heat source back to the heat source to prevent flames.
  • Another example is illustrated in U.S. Pat. 6,622,616 to Measom.
  • Measom discloses a poultry roaster for use on top of a gas-fired cooker.
  • a heat deflector is included that employs a circular plate for supporting a basting adapter. Holes in the bottom of the device are upwardly punched to form respective upwardly tapered annular grease dams around lower heat distribution holes to prevent grease from falling into the fire.
  • U.S. Pat. 5,735,260 to Rimback discloses a tile for use with a cooking grill.
  • a plurality of frustro-conical bosses extend upwardly from the top surface.
  • Each boss has a channel extending substantially vertically through the tile to the bottom surface.
  • the channels and bosses are shaped to allow drippings to flow through the tile such that a portion of the drippings are vaporized.
  • U.S. Pat. 4,037,580 to Angelo discloses a meat cooking apparatus.
  • the apparatus includes a container with a dosable lid and a fire grate in the bottom.
  • a circular baffle plate is included.
  • the baffle plate includes holes to allow smoke rising from the meat to impinge directly on the meat.
  • One possible advantage of the present disclosure is achieved by providing a grilling apparatus that controls smoke and flames to an extent that the apparatus can be used indoors.
  • a further benefit is realized by providing a grilling apparatus with an apertured collection plate wherein the apertures can be configured to control the smoke and flames created while cooking.
  • Still yet another advantage is attained by providing a grilling apparatus that includes a grill and a collection plate that cooperate in such a manner as to greatly reduce the volume of fluids that come into contact with the heat source or flame.
  • the present disclosure realizes yet another advantage by including slots on the lower surface of a collection plate, whereby the flames coming into contact with the food can be controlled.
  • a further possible advantage is achieved by providing a grilling apparatus wherein the collection plate comprises channels configured to direct fluids toward the periphery of the collection plate.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially exploded view of the collection plate and grill surface of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an embodiment of the collection plate.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of the collection plate of the present disclosure as taken from line 3-3 of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the collection plate of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of another embodiment of the collection plate.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the collection plate of the present disclosure as taken from line 6-6 of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the collection plate of the present disclosure positioned over a stove as taken from line 7-7 of FIG. 5.
  • the present disclosure relates to grilling apparatus that is particularly configured to allow foods to be cooked over an open flame while minimizing flames and smoke.
  • the grilling apparatus is particularly configured to be used indoors.
  • the apparatus employs a grill and an underlying collection plate that cooperate in a manner that contains cooking fluids and suppresses flames.
  • the grill and collection plate are positioned over a charcoal burning stove.
  • the apparatus 10 includes a collection plate 22 and a grill 42.
  • the collection plate 22 and grill 42 are positioned over top of a stove 12 containing an open flame (FIG. 7).
  • Stove 12 can be of a conventional construction.
  • stove 12 includes a bottom surface 14 and an upper peripheral edge 16.
  • Bottom surface 14 is ideally used to support a fuel source 18, such as charcoal. It is also possible for apparatus 10 to employ a fuel source other than charcoal, such as propane. Indirect heating can also be used.
  • the upper peripheral edge 16 of stove 12 is used in supporting the grill and collection plate as explained hereinafter.
  • the collection plate 22 is designed to be positioned over the top of stove 12.
  • collection plate 22 includes a flanged peripheral outer edge 24 that is dimensioned to fit over the peripheral edge 16 of stove 12.
  • this is not the only suitable arrangement. Namely, it is also envisioned that the bottom 26 of the collection plate 22 can sit directly upon the top of grill 42. This arrangement avoids the need for the dimensions of edges 16 and 24 to match. It also allows the apparatus 10 to be used with a wider range of conventional grills.
  • Collection plate 22 preferably includes inwardly angled side walls that terminate at bottom surface 26.
  • bottom surface 26 has a convex, rounded, or arcuate profile.
  • the bottom surface further comprises a plurality of collection channels 34, the collection channels including a first and second raised peripheral edge 36, 37.
  • Slots 40 are present along the convex bottom surface 26 of the collection plate 22, and may be positioned between the plurality of collection channels 34.
  • slots 40 and collection channels 34 are straight and parallel to one another (FIGS. 1 -3). In another embodiment, slots 40 and collection channels 34 are angled (FIGS. 4-7).
  • slots 40 and collection channels 34 are formed at approximately 90 degree angles and each extends radially outward from the apex, or center, of the convex bottom surface 26 of the collection plate 22. As illustrated in FIGS 4-7, portions of the slots 40 and collection channels 34 are parallel. In either embodiment, adjacent collection channels 34 can be positioned in an overlapping or imbricated orientation. In this case, slots 40 would be formed between the adjacent upper and lower channels 34.
  • collection plate 22 is positioned over top of stove 12, whereby a space 28 is created between the bottom surface 26 of collection plate 22 and the lower surface 14 of stove 12.
  • a ledge 32 is formed adjacent to the peripheral edge 24 of the collection plate 22.
  • the ledge 32 has uniform depth, the function of which is described in greater detail hereinafter.
  • a trough 38 is formed within a peripheral edge of the convex bottom surface 26.
  • cooking fluids i.e. grease, juices, or sauces
  • the curvature of surface 26 routes the fluids into trough 38. Fluids collected in trough 38 can be disposed of after the cooking is completed.
  • the third component of apparatus 10 is the cooking surface or grill 42.
  • Grill 42 overlies collection plate 22 to create a space 44 between the two components.
  • Grill 42 is preferably formed from a plurality of spaced parallel grill elements 46 and is adapted to be received by the ledge 32.
  • the distance 44 between the grill 42 and the trough 38 in the bottom of the collection plate 22 is between 1/4 and 3/4 of an inch.
  • the use of other arrangements and cooking surfaces can be utilized.
  • Grill 42 and collection plate 22 can be formed from any of a variety of metal casting processes, with sand casting being the preferred technique.
  • grill 42 and plate 22 components are quadrilateral. However, circular shaped components can also be used if preferred. Non-stick coatings can be applied to the upper surface of grill 42.
  • Grill 42 and collection plate 22 are preferably formed from a metal that is dish washer safe, such as cast iron, stainless steel, or porcelain-coated cast iron.
  • Some of the fluids will be routed via collection channels 34. Some of the fluids will be routed via the convex bottom surface 26. In either event, the fluids are prevented from entering slots 40 via raised edges 36, 37 and are ultimately directed into peripheral trough 38 for later disposal. This arrangement greatly limits, if not eliminates, the smoke created by cooking fluids coming into contact with the open flames.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil à gril. L'appareil à gril est conçu en particulier pour permettre à des aliments d'être cuits sur une flamme nue tout en minimisant les flammes et la fumée. Les flammes et la fumée sont suffisamment réduits pour permettre au gril d'être utilisé en plein air. L'appareil utilise un gril et une plaque de collecte sous-jacente qui coopèrent d'une manière qui limite le déversement des fluides de cuisson, tels que de la graisse, sur la flamme nue. Il supprime également les flammes générées par la source combustible. Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le gril et la plaque de collecte sont positionnés sur une cuisinière.
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US3051159A (en) * 1960-10-31 1962-08-28 Peerless Aluminum Foundry Co I Portable cook stove
US4037580A (en) * 1975-06-02 1977-07-26 Angelo Nicholas C Meat cooking apparatus
US4909137A (en) * 1988-11-28 1990-03-20 Giuliano Brugnoli Cooking grill grease catcher
US5237914A (en) * 1992-11-30 1993-08-24 Carstensen Morris A Cooking grill assembly
US5735260A (en) * 1996-04-30 1998-04-07 Hanover Catalog Holdings, Inc. Tile for use with a cooking grill
US5782166A (en) * 1997-02-25 1998-07-21 Lin; Charlotte Structure of grilling apparatus
US6213006B1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2001-04-10 Lee J. Reardon Cooking apparatus
US6252204B1 (en) * 2000-09-27 2001-06-26 Poking Industrial Company Ltd. Safety device for electric cooking apparatus
US20100206291A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2010-08-19 Grigore Axinte Portable, Smokeless, Indoor/Outdoor Grill
US20110252977A1 (en) * 2008-02-14 2011-10-20 Headwater Holding Company Ltd. Indoor range-top grill

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3051159A (en) * 1960-10-31 1962-08-28 Peerless Aluminum Foundry Co I Portable cook stove
US4037580A (en) * 1975-06-02 1977-07-26 Angelo Nicholas C Meat cooking apparatus
US4909137A (en) * 1988-11-28 1990-03-20 Giuliano Brugnoli Cooking grill grease catcher
US5237914A (en) * 1992-11-30 1993-08-24 Carstensen Morris A Cooking grill assembly
US5735260A (en) * 1996-04-30 1998-04-07 Hanover Catalog Holdings, Inc. Tile for use with a cooking grill
US5782166A (en) * 1997-02-25 1998-07-21 Lin; Charlotte Structure of grilling apparatus
US6213006B1 (en) * 2000-06-26 2001-04-10 Lee J. Reardon Cooking apparatus
US6252204B1 (en) * 2000-09-27 2001-06-26 Poking Industrial Company Ltd. Safety device for electric cooking apparatus
US20110252977A1 (en) * 2008-02-14 2011-10-20 Headwater Holding Company Ltd. Indoor range-top grill
US20100206291A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2010-08-19 Grigore Axinte Portable, Smokeless, Indoor/Outdoor Grill

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