US3776127A
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Electric meat smoker
Assignee: SMOKER PROD Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-16
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A smoker type cooking apparatus having a cylindrical housing containing an electric heating element supported from the housing side wall beneath a cooking rack and a drip pan. A nestable tray is supported on the floor in cooperation with the heating element adapted to contain a combustible smoke generating material such as hickory. The grill and pan are commonly supported on a set of brackets affixed to the housing interior to permit easy removal, installation and cleaning. The housing is provided with means to provide upward ventilation through the unit to maintain the proper cooking atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 E Muse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0704; A47J37/0709
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A cooking device comprising: a housing member having an open top and a substantially flat bottom, said housing supported on legs with the bottom portion in spaced relationship with the ground, a removable cover member cooperable with said housing member to enclose same, bracket means disposed on the interior wall of said housing, a pan having a peripheral flange adapted to be removably supported at said bracket means, cooking rack means having an edge adapted to removably support said rack at said brackets at an elevation above said pan, heating means including a resistance heating element disposed in said housing and supported from said housing at an elevation above said floor, said element having at least several spaced apart parallel sections, a removable tray adapted to contain smoke generating material, said tray having leg members adapted to support the tray a predetermined distance above said element, said legs being positioned relative to said element to permit placement of said tray directly above said element in nestable relationship therewith without interfering contact, and ventilation means including lower aperture means and upper aperture means in said housing whereby a flow of air is induced through said smoker from the bottom upwardly to carry away excess smoke and moisture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A cooking device comprising: a housing member having an open top and a substantially flat bottom, said housing supported on legs with the bottom portion in spaced relationship with the ground, a removable cover member cooperable with said housing member to enclose same, bracket means disposed on the interior wall of said housing, a pan having a peripheral flange adapted to be removably supported at said bracket means, cooking rack means having an edge adapted to removably support said rack at said brackets at an elevation above said pan, heating means including a resistance heating element disposed in said housing and supported from said housing at an elevation above said floor, said element having at least several spaced apart parallel sections, a removable tray adapted to contain smoke generating material, said tray having leg members adapted to support the tray a predetermined distance above said element, said legs being positioned relative to said element to permit placement of said tray directly above said element in nestable relationship therewith without interfering contact, and ventilation means including lower aperture means and upper aperture means in said housing whereby a flow of air is induced through said smoker from the bottom upwardly to carry away excess smoke and moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cooking device of claim 1 wherein said heating element is of a generally ''''W'''' shape and said tray legs are arranged to support said tray generally within the confines of said element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cooking device of claim 1 wherein said housing is generally cylindrical and said upper aperture means comprises an annular space defined between said housing and said cover and said lower aperture comprises a vent hole in said housing adjacent the heating element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The cooking device of claim 3 wherein said bracket means comprises a set of cooperable brackets having an upper radially inwardly extending first flange and a lower radially inwardly extending flange, said lower flange vertically spaced apart from said upper flange whereby said rack is supportable at said first flange and said pan is supported at said second flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cooking device of claim 4 wherein an insulating pad is removably secured to the exterior side of said flat housing bottom to minimize the heat effect from said element through said floor and wherein said bottom is configured having predetermined openings around the periphery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cooking device of claim 5 whereIn said insulating pad is porous to permit infiltration of air into said housing through said predetermined openings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |