US3971308A
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Portable smokehouse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract The portable smokehouse is box-shaped and comprises a plurality of transverse walls forming at least, in vertically spaced relation from top to bottom: a comestible chamber and a fire box. Smoke is carried into the comestible chamber. A removable insulation pack allows the smokehouse to be selectively used either as a barbeque pit or as a smokehouse.
Inventors
- 👤 Darrell G. Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:58
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/044; A23B4/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A portable smokehouse having a box-shaped housing, comprising: a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, and side walls between said top and bottom walls; means vertically spaced below said top wall forming a comestible chamber therebetween; said means and said bottom wall forming a firebox therebetween; vertically positioned duct means in smoke communication between said firebox and said comestible chamber for carrying smoke into said comestible chamber and; a heat insulating tray removably positioned above said firebox whereby when said tray is removed from said housing, heat and smoke will move directly from said fire box into said comestible chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A portable smokehouse having a box-shaped housing, comprising: a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, and side walls between said top and bottom walls; means vertically spaced below said top wall forming a comestible chamber therebetween; said means and said bottom wall forming a firebox therebetween; vertically positioned duct means in smoke communication between said firebox and said comestible chamber for carrying smoke into said comestible chamber and; a heat insulating tray removably positioned above said firebox whereby when said tray is removed from said housing, heat and smoke will move directly from said fire box into said comestible chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The smokehouse of claim 1 wherein said housing has double sidewalls forming said duct means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
225 words
A portable smokehouse having a box-shaped housing, comprising: a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, and side walls between said top and bottom walls; a first transverse wall vertically spaced below said top wall forming a comestible chamber therebetween; a second transverse wall vertically positioned below said first transverse wall forming an insulated chamber therebetween; a third transverse wall vertically positioned below said second transverse wall forming a smoke collecting chamber therebetween; said third transverse wall and said bottom wall forming a fire box therebetween for a smoke-producing combustible product; a heat insulating pack removably positioned in said insulated chamber; said third transverse wall having an opening allowing smoke to enter from said fire box into said smoke-collecting chamber; vertically spaced-apart ducts in fluid communicaton between said smoke-collecting chamber and said comestible chamber for carrying smoke into said comestible chamber; said second transverse wall having an opening therein; said first transverse wall having an opening therein whereby, when said insulating pack is removed from said insulated chamber, heat and smoke will move directly through said openings from said fire box into said comestible chamber; an air inlet in the rear wall of said fire box allowing fresh air to enter into said fire box; and an adjustable vent in said comestible chamber for venting the comestible chamber to the atmosphere.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
225 words
A portable smokehouse having a box-shaped housing, comprising: a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, a front wall, and side walls between said top and bottom walls; a first transverse wall vertically spaced below said top wall forming a comestible chamber therebetween; a second transverse wall vertically positioned below said first transverse wall forming an insulated chamber therebetween; a third transverse wall vertically positioned below said second transverse wall forming a smoke collecting chamber therebetween; said third transverse wall and said bottom wall forming a fire box therebetween for a smoke-producing combustible product; a heat insulating pack removably positioned in said insulated chamber; said third transverse wall having an opening allowing smoke to enter from said fire box into said smoke-collecting chamber; vertically spaced-apart ducts in fluid communicaton between said smoke-collecting chamber and said comestible chamber for carrying smoke into said comestible chamber; said second transverse wall having an opening therein; said first transverse wall having an opening therein whereby, when said insulating pack is removed from said insulated chamber, heat and smoke will move directly through said openings from said fire box into said comestible chamber; an air inlet in the rear wall of said fire box allowing fresh air to enter into said fire box; and an adjustable vent in said comestible chamber for venting the comestible chamber to the atmosphere.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The smokehouse of claim 3, and a door for said comestible chamber, and a door for said smoke-collecting chamber.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |