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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318247 | Bucket combination A bucket combination has a bucket and a removable inner bucket and wringer that fit within it. The inner bucket fits on one side of the larger bucket, and has three loops with tabs that extend over an upper rim on the bucket and engage a lower edge section on the ri... | 01/15/2008 |
| 6968839 | Multi-tray fireplace tray system A multi-tray fireplace tray system has a first tray and second tray. The first tray includes a hook. In use, the first tray and the second tray positioned proximate each other. The hook extends from the first tray into the second tray. Each tray includes a bottom su... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6394082 | Ash retainer and grill support An ash retainer and grill support for supporting a charcoal or similar grill and providing for the collection and storage of the ashes and other debris from the grill so as to aid clean up from the grill, provide increased safety by preventing easy access... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6364147 | Waste can with concealed waste bag and swing-open lid A waste container assembly is provided. The assembly includes an inner can with a closed bottom and an open top. A waste can liner can be placed in the inner can and the free edge of the liner can be folded over the open top of the inner can. The assembly... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6123064 | Evolving heating concept A heating system has a modular section which can be converted to use as a store or boiler and to burn either solid or liquid and gaseous fuels. The system can be further expanded by addition of more than one module to increase the heating capacity of the ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6006744 | Fireplace tray A fireplace tray positionable on the floor of a fireplace to receive and collect ashes from burning logs in the fireplace. The tray has a collector portion which receives and collects the ashes, a rotatable support mounted to the collector toward a back w... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5718217 | Fireplace safety device A safety device for fireplaces provides a non-flammable apron adjacent to the fireplace opening, the apron being sloped up in a direction away from the fireplace. Thus, logs or embers discharged from the fireplace will engage the apron, and will dissipate... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5694918 | Ash catcher for fireplace insert The invention herein relates to ash catchers for woodstoves of the type adapted to be inserted into an existing fireplace. The ash catcher includes a generally horizontal pan supported along the front edge by a pair of fixed legs. A third leg is pivotally... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5513625 | Ash catcher grate An improved fireplace grate which controls the scattering of ashes from fire logs is disclosed. A shroud is attached to the outer edges of a fireplace grate so that ashes from burning logs are deflected inward toward the grate instead of outward onto the ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5309848 | Reversible, wear-resistant ash screw cooler section A reversible, wear-resistant ash screw cooler section is provided with a carbon steel inner liner having a high chrome, high carbide overlay emplaced thereon to improve its wear and erosion resistance. To facilitate obtaining the maximum wear out of the s... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5042454 | Internal ashpan emptying dust reducer and storage unit An internal ashpan emptying dust reducer and storage unit is provided and consists of a swivel tray having a handle. The swivel tray holds an ashpan therein and pivotly fits into a front top entrance of a cabinet with the handle extending therefrom so tha... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5036832 | Ash catcher assembly for barbecue grill An ash catcher assembly (2) for catching ash and debris falling out through openings in the bottom (11) of a barbecue kettle (10) is disclosed. The assembly (2) is easily installed and is removably mounted on the bottom (11) of a barbecue kettle (10). The... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5010874 | Fireplace grate with adjustable ash pan A fireplace grate with an adjustable ash pan for collecting and holding ashes from burning material is disclosed. The grate and adjustable ash pan are specifically sized and configured to cooperate such that ashes from the burning material are deposited w... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4966126 | Ash-collecting pan and ventilation adjusting device for a barbecue set Disclosed is an ash-collecting pan and ventilation adjusting device for a barbecue set, of which the bottom of the body portion is formed into a flat bottom with a plurality of through holes provided for ash dropping and ventilation functions. On the oute... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4926841 | Weather proof ash containment system for barbeques An ash catching apparatus (10) for barbeque kettle (100) including a frustro-conical ash catching receptacle (13) support at a selected distance from the apertured bottom (102) of the grill (100) by a plurality of support members (12) that are movably dis... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4895134 | Device for the collection of ashes from a kettle-type of barbecue grill An ash collector for the collection of ashes from a kettle-type grill. The ash collector is inverted, is frustoconical with a large top opening, and it tapers down to a smaller bottom opening. It has a large horizontal slot about half the width of the ash... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4858536 | Ash pan assembly for wood burning stove An ash pan assembly for a wood burning or coal burning stove includes an ash pan door permanently attached to the stove and mounted for movement between a closed ash collection position and an open position. An ash pan is mounted to the movable ash pan do... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4825845 | Apparatus and cooking method for barbecueing with wood and carbon embers; odorless, smokeless, decorative A combustion apparatus for burning wood or coal comprises a cooking enclosure mounted above a combustion chamber enclosure. An upper space of the combustion chamber enclosure contains a combustion chamber having a floor and walls made of refractory materi... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4763640 | Barbecue grill ash collector A removable ash collector is for use with barbecue grills having a central ash discharge opening, the grill being supported by outwardly and downwardly extending legs. The ash collector includes a conical support ring, having a downwardly and inwardly slo... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4735189 | Portable ash auger A portable ash auger including a heat and fire resistant housing with an attached handle and with a fireproof tube that opens into and projects from the housing while surrounding an auger having a tip end extending beyond the tube and drive means for the ... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4706648 | Ash catcher for fireplace insert The invention herein relates to ash catchers for woodstoves of the type adapted to be inserted into an existing fireplace. The ash catcher includes a generally horizontal pan supported along the front edge by a pair of fixed legs. A third leg is pivotally... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4659123 | Receptacle for ash removal A receptacle for removing ashes from a fireplace or stove has a box-like receptacle body strongly constructed of relatively thin gauge sheet steel with a top opening and hinged cover therefor. A long handle is secured to a front panel wall of the receptac... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4628901 | Ash catcher for barbecue kettle An ash catcher for a barbecue kettle comprises an open top tapered body shaped to fit within a trapezohedral space defined by upwardly-converging legs between the bottom of the kettle and a shelf connected to the lower ends of the legs. It has a profile e... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4497308 | Ash receptacle with dust eliminator A filter member (98) is mounted on the inside of a sidewall (16) of a receptacle (10), in a position covering an opening (76) in the sidewall (16). A vacuum cleaner suction hose attachment (122) is provided on the opposite side of such opening (76). The r... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4381761 | Ash removing apparatus This invention is a unique combination of an ash removing container for stove ashes and the like, combined with a cooperative carrier for stove operating and cleaning implements used in connection with the practicing of the method. It features a fireproof... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4307704 | Stove ash retaining apparatus A stove ash retaining device is disclosed for use with stoves and furnaces having an ash pit which serves as the combustion chamber also simultaneously. The retaining apparatus includes a housing having a floor, sidewalls, a top and an end to define an op... | 12/29/1981 |
