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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7107620 | Authentication in a packet data network Authentication method for authenticating a mobile node to a packet data network, in which a shared secret for both the mobile node and the packet data network is arranged by using a shared secret of the mobile node and a telecommunications network authentication cen... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6951214 | Oven top section and method of construction A top section for an oven formed with an outer support shell, an intermediate insulating layer and an inner refractory lining wherein the three layers are connected by a plurality of spaced members. The spaced members are preferably formed as stainless steel pegs we... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6923172 | System and method for constructing a barbeque island A method and system for constructing a barbeque island includes providing a block module with a grouping of individual structural blocks, such as landscape retaining wall blocks, having a number of block configurations in a single package of blocks. A hardware modul... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6615818 | Prefabricated modular structure for an outdoor barbecue Fixed outer barbecue modular structure for cooking food, comprising three modulus, a first base modulus which defines a lower larder modulus defined by a base panel, to which two side panels are assembled, a closing back plate and two manhole doors; a sec... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6526703 | Simple assembled slow baking oven device The present invention relates to a simple assembled slow baking oven device, comprising a net member with a predetermined area; a plurality of clay blocks being flatly disposed on the surface of its top layer in a radiant form; an opening being disposed a... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6397834 | Brown gas heating furnace made of mineral stone The Brown gas heating furnace made of mineral stone maintains a desired temperature with a small amount of fuel. The brown gas heating furnace includes a hollow base, having burner mounting holes formed in a top wall of the base, and a door mounted at a f... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6199549 | Transportable vending cart with wood-fired oven The present invention relates to a transportable, wood-fired oven, which can either be utilized alone or disposed upon, installed, attached or otherwise mated to a housing or framework, of a cart of curved or agonic or convex design, said design permittin... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6189526 | Barbecue A barbecue (10) comprising a number of components which can be readily assembled and disassembled without the need for fixing agents, including support structures (12, 14) comprising one or more structural components (22, 24, 26, 28) which can be fitted t... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6125836 | Dual function grilling system A multi-functional barbecue grill arrangement which includes a charcoal support rack that enables the grilling arrangement to be used for searing, as well as a conventional barbecue cooking. A barrel-type grilling chamber is supported by a sturdy, A-shape... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6125837 | Grill A grill (10) is provided having a combustion chamber (11) which includes a tub (13) and a hood (15) pivotally mounted to the tub. The tub has an metallic, exterior shell (26) and an interior insulative liner (27) made of cementitious material, such as cal... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6070572 | Fireplace structure, particularly an outdoor barbecue for food cooking A fireplace for food cooking having a planar member adapted to receive coals dispersed thereon and having two sides extending perpendicular therefrom on opposite sides thereof and a back extending perpendicular therefrom and between the two sides. A firep... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6041769 | Portable brick oven A portable brick oven is made with a sealed brick lining for the back, opposing side and top walls with a door mounted in the front and bottom bricks defining the cooking chamber. The bottom bricks are not sealed and are aligned to define a flat baking su... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6024085 | Modular fireplace The present invention encompasses a modular fireplace having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a back wall that is contiguous with the first side wall and the second side wall and defines an interior open-faced firebox region having a substantial... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5333601 | Masonry heater This invention relates to A contra-flow masonry heater comprising: a firebox having a front opening, an air intake communicating with a source of fresh air and an upper flue outlet; at least one vertical contra-flow heat exchange channel communicating bet... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5284125 | Multi-purpose fireplace for outdoor use A multi-purpose fireplace for outdoor use having a firebox, a baking chamber and at least one grill above the baking chamber. The baking chamber is delimited by a metal wall with a door which is accessible from the outside of the fireplace. The baking cha... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5168862 | Fireplace throat and process A clay throat with a smooth inner surface is provided for a brick fireplace, and a template and process are described for cutting clay flue liners into selected portions for assembly and joining into the configuration of the clay fireplace throat at the s... | 12/08/1992 |
| 4877011 | Barbecue pit The barbecue pit comprises a shell of masonry including a bottom wall, side walls, a back wall and a partial front wall. The shell further includes two inner wall sections which divide the space within the shell into identical first, second and third comp... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4850332 | Masonry fireplace, particularly a baking oven The invention relates to a masonry fireplace, particularly a baking oven, comprising: a furnace (4) in which the fuel is burnt and the bottom of which is formed by a baking grate (5), the furnace (4) being provided with an oven door (1) positioned in the ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4702224 | Barbecue pit The barbecue pit is a masonry structure including a chimney portion and a fire box portion laterally adjacent to and intercommunicating with the chimney portion. The fire box portion is topped by a hood frame which defines the length and width of an acces... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4474165 | Cooking oven An improved cooking oven having two flat surfaces covered by an enclosure. One of the flat surfaces serves as a base on which the enclosure rests and on which both fuel to be burned and food to be cooked are placed. The second of the flat surfaces, which ... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4402300 | Cooking unit, method, and burner assembly for grilling large quantities of food An electric cooking unit, a gas-fired cooking unit, and a burner assembly usable with the gas-fired unit for rapidly grilling food in a controlled manner. The cooking unit includes side walls defining a heating enclosure, a plurality of food holding membe... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4336788 | Hickory smoke barbecue oven A barbecue oven for hickory smoking large quantities of meats with quality results; the oven including an oven component with chimney thereupon, the oven having automation controls and a large doorway, so that a truck loaded with meats on racks can be rol... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4108138 | Cooking oven and method of manufacture A cooking oven is made with a flat base of refractory material and a dome of refractory material forming an enclosure in which solid fuel is burned while resting directly on the base and food is also cooked directly on the base. An opening is provided in ... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4095586 | Bread oven Bread oven for individual or home use. A fume vent is arranged in the roof of the oven at the opposite end from the source of heat so that the hot gases contact the roof to heat it. A by-pass passage is provided, which can be unblocked by one position of ... | 06/20/1978 |
| 4077387 | Self extinguishing fire pit A self extinguishing fire pit designed to fit flush with or extend above a level surface consisting of three basic parts including a wall, a rim which fits about the top of the wall, and a lid which is adapted to fit into the rim which serves to extinguis... | 03/07/1978 |
