Patent ID: 6640695
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
An insert for a barbeque having a grill and for receiving a pizza on said insert when placed on top of the grill, said insert comprising:at least one stone or ceramic tile; and a rack having an upper surface generally defining a plane, and having at least one opening in said upper surface, wherein said rack supportingly receives said tile; a support structure supportingly connected to and extending generally away from said rack to define a predetermined distance and open space between the grill of the barbecue and the tile; wherein said tile is supported by said rack and said support structure, and wherein said rack and said support structure are adapted to support said tile at the predetermined distance above a grill of said barbeque, which distance and open space is sufficient to more evenly heat the tile and to avoid unintended burning of portions of the pizza and to avoid thermal stress damage to the ceramic or stone tile.