Patent ID: 8490614
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A cooking apparatus for cooking foodstuffs comprising: a base unit, further comprising: a plurality of burner unit assemblies insertable and securable into said base unit; a burner control assembly adapted to be in fluid communication with said fuel tank and said plurality of burner unit assemblies for controlling transmission of fuel to said plurality of burner unit assemblies; and, a grill tray assembly insertable and securable into said cooking interior; and, a reflector shield mounted to opposing interior side walls of said side panels at an upper portion of said cooking interior; wherein said apparatus is fabricated out of materials able to withstand elevated temperatures associated with cooking; wherein said cooking apparatus provides a self-contained cooking means; wherein said pair of latching receivers provide a latching means to each of said plurality of burner unit assemblies and said grill tray assembly; wherein said pair of female track features provides a sliding mechanism means to each of said plurality of burner unit assemblies and said grill tray assembly; wherein said stack hood provides a covering means to said stack for protecting said fan assembly, said filter, and said cooking interior from external elements; wherein said motorized fan is adapted to receive power from a conventional power source through a power cord; wherein said reflector shield reflects radiant heat back into said cooking interior; wherein said plurality of burner unit assemblies and said grill tray assembly are arranged in a vertical drawer configuration; and, wherein said cooking apparatus reduces exposure to a user of smoke, heat, and drippings that emanate from said apparatus when in use.