Patent ID: 6026736
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
An apparatus, comprising:a bottom member having a bottom periphery bounding a bottom cooking surface, said bottom cooking surface having a central opening and a plurality of grooves, said cooking surface member having a grease collection trough connected to said plurality of grooves;first heating means for controllably heating said bottom cooking surface;a marinade cup positioned in said bottom cooking surface central opening;second heating means for controllably heating said marinade cup;a top member having a top periphery bounding a top cooking surface, said top cooking surface being movable relative to said bottom cooking surface between an open position at which said top and bottom cooking surfaces are spaced a first preselected distance from one another and a closed position at which said cooking surfaces are spaced a second preselected distance from one another, said first preselected distance being greater than said second preselected distance;third heating means for controllably heating said top cooking surface; andmoving means for controllably moving said top cooking surface relative to said bottom cooking surface.