Patent ID: 6216990
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: F24H

Abstract:
A retrofit pan which is particularly well suited for use with an appliance stand to aid in supporting an ignitable appliance at a predetermined height above a support floor which is above and beyond a region of air which is susceptible to containing flammable fumes emanating from flammable liquids on said support floor, said retrofit pan comprising:a base suited for connection to a support surface of the stand and which is adapted to be securably connectable to the support surface of the stand and having means for precluding relative movement upon connection between said pan and the stand;a retention lip extending from said base of said pan;a support surface connected to said base of said pan and wherein said retention lip and said support surface of said pan form a retention surface area; andat least one aperture formed adjacent said lip retention and said support surface of said pan, to which a drain pipe can be readily connected thereto; wherein said pan is operably disposed in a manner to support the ignitable appliance above the region of air when connected to the stand.