Patent ID: 6161534
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
An apparatus for insertion in a gas grill having at least one gas burner to enable said gas grill to cook food with solid fuel, comprising:a tray shaped fuel basket having a bottom and a plurality of raised sides for holding the solid fuel;at least one fuel basket support member for holding said fuel basket above said at least one gas burner such that said bottom is generally horizontal in orientation and for holding said fuel basket a sufficient distance above said at least one burner to prevent said fuel basket from interfering with the normal operation of said at least one gas burner; andat least two locking means fixing said at least one support member to said fuel basket and preventing separation of said fuel basket from said support members, said locking means enabling said support members to be positioned and locked in place by a consumer in a plurality of positions relative to the bottom of said fuel basket without requiring the application of heat.