Title: Barbecue grill construction

Abstract: A barbecue grill for cooking food with charcoal fuel or the like is disclosed as including a housing having a lower portion including a rack on which the fuel to be burned is located, and an upper portion having a cooking grill on which food to be cooked is placed. The upper portion is closed in by a cover which includes an adjustable opening for controlling the smoke content of the grill during cooking. A novel fuel igniter is provided on the rack holding the charcoal and is movable between an upright position in which the charcoal is ignited and a second position in which the lighter is protected from drippings from the food being cooked.

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Inventors: Bandy, Clyde (Houston, TX, US)

Application Number: 379112
Filing Date: 1973-07-13
Publication_date: 1976-01-20
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Primary Class(es): 126/25R 99/352, 99/480, 126/25B
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US Patent Ref:

924315	Jun, 1909	Bvehrins	126/25.
1398726	Nov, 1921	Koehler	99/480.
1461496	Jul, 1923	Quist	126/25.
3489132	Jan, 1970	West	126/25.
3515052	Jun, 1970	Brandes	98/40.

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Primary Examiner: O'Dea, William F.
Assistant Examiner: Joyce, Harold
Attorney: Hubbard, Thurman, Turner & Tucker