Patent ID: 6468323
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: F24C,Y10S

Abstract:
A grease containment assembly positioned about the perimeter of a grease exhaust system having at least an exhaust duct with a predetermined perimeter that extends from a roof, the exhaust duct further connects to an exhaust fan by a fan base, the grease containment assembly for collecting and containing grease discharged therefrom, comprising:a plurality of interconnecting elongated members having a U-shaped contour defined by two wall portions extending upwardly from a bottom portion, the elongated members when interconnected having a inside perimeter substantially identical to the predetermined perimeter of the exhaust duct such that the elongated members may be formed around said predetermined perimeter; a means for securing the elongated members against the exhaust duct, such that one of the wall portions defined by the U-shaped contour is positioned against the exhaust duct; a sorbet pad sized to fit within the two walls of the elongated members and rest against the bottom portion, the sorbet pad having properties to absorb grease and to repel water; and a plurality of drain hole interspaced about the bottom portion.