Patent ID: 6318356
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A barbecue grill comprising:a grill housing having a bottom extending around a vertical axis and having an ash disposal opening positioned along the bottom;damper means for covering the ash disposal opening, the damper means including a drive hub assembly rotatable about the vertical axis and having at least one damper body extending therefrom, the bottom having an aperture aligned with the vertical axis and the hub assembly being received into the aperture with an end portion of the hub assembly being positioned below the bottom, the end portion having an opening defining a passageway; andan elongated handle below the bottom having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a radial projection, the proximal end received in the passageway wherein the radial projection frictionally engages with a mating receiver of the hub assembly to secure the elongated handle to the hub assembly without an additional fastening.