Patent ID: 8584580
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A modular grilling system, comprising: a plurality of grate panels, each said grate panel of said plurality of grate panels further comprising a plurality of raised rails extending upwardly from a solid, flat base, said base having a rectangular-shaped perimeter and said base having a plurality of vents defined therethrough, wherein a first edge of said rectangular-shaped perimeter is adapted with a first interlockable structure, wherein a second edge of said rectangular-shaped is opposingly positioned relative to said first edge, wherein said second edge is adapted with a second interlockable structure, and wherein said first edge and said second edge are adapted to interlock together, wherein each said raised rail further comprises a flat surface extending along an elongate surface thereof, wherein each said grate panel is coated with an abrasion-resistant, high temperature, easy-to-clean, non-stick coating, and wherein said coating is able to withstand continuous heat at 600° F.; and a basin, said basin complementarily-shaped to contain and support said plurality of grate panels within a retentive peripheral edge of said basin, and said basin having a plurality of aperture-free sidewalls; wherein said basin further comprises a central cavity defining a depth, a supportive peripheral ledge extending about a margin of said basin and surrounding said central cavity, and the retentive peripheral edge extending about the peripheral ledge, wherein said plurality of grate panels is supported by said peripheral ledge and remains spaced above said central cavity at a distance substantially equal to said depth; wherein said plurality of grate panels directly engage an entire surface area of said peripheral ledge and extend to said retentive peripheral edge; wherein said peripheral edge has a plurality of linear sides configured to form a generally rectangular shape; wherein said first and second interlockable structures are linear and registered parallel to at least two of said linear sides of said peripheral edge; wherein said base of each of said grate panels is registered parallel to said peripheral ledge of said basin; wherein said first and second interlockable structures extends along a major longitudinal length of said at least two linear sides of said peripheral edge.