Portable grill comprising base with supports for storing removable side tables

Abstract

An example portable grill is disclosed that includes a base having a support for storing a removable side table. An example portable grill includes a cooking oven, a base, and a side table. The base is coupled to the cooking box. The base is configured to support the cooking box above a lower surface on which the base is to be placed. The side table is configured to be removably coupled to the base in a storage position. When the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position, the side table will be located below the cooking box.

Description

[0001] Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 175,353, filed on February 27, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 351,225, filed on June 10, 2022. The entire contents of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 175,353 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 351,225 are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to portable grills, and more particularly to a portable grill including a base having supports for storing a removable side table. Background Art

[0004] Portable grills typically include a cooking box, a base configured to support the cooking box, a cover configured to cover the cooking box to form a cooking chamber, and one or more heating components located in the cooking box and / or in the cooking chamber. In some examples, the portable grill can be implemented as a portable electric grill, wherein the heating component is implemented as one or more electrically powered heating elements. In other examples, the portable grill can alternatively be implemented as a portable gas grill, wherein the heating component is implemented as one or more gas burners. The portable grill also typically includes one or more side tables, which are configured to support one or more cooking utensils, cooking accessories and / or food when the side tables. The side table (one or more) of the portable grill can typically be connected to the base of the portable grill via one or more mechanical fasteners (e.g., one or more screws, bolts, rods, nuts, etc.), and the mechanical fasteners require the use of one or more hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) to fasten the side table to the base or release the side table from the base.

[0005] In some known examples, the side table(s) of a portable grill are rotatably coupled to a base of the portable grill such that the side table(s) can be rotated relative to the base and / or relative to the cooking box between a use position and a storage position. The use position is generally a position in which the side table(s) are laterally offset from the cooking box of the portable grill, wherein the side table(s) are oriented horizontally to facilitate supporting one or more cooking vessels, cooking accessories, and / or food. In some examples, the storage position is a position in which the side table(s) are folded (e.g., rotated) inwardly (e.g., one hundred eighty degrees relative to the use position) to a position within the cooking chamber and / or cooking box of the portable grill. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example portable grill constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0007] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 front view of a portable grill.

[0008] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 Rear view of a portable grill.

[0009] Figure 4 yes Figures 1 to 3 Right side view of a portable grill.

[0010] Figure 5 yes Figures 1 to 4 Left side view of a portable grill.

[0011] Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 5 Top view of a portable grill.

[0012] Figure 7 yes Figures 1 to 6 Bottom view of a portable grill.

[0013] Figure 8 It is along Figure 6 The section AA is taken from Figures 1 to 7 A cutaway view of a portable grill.

[0014] Fig. 9 yes Figures 1 to 8 A perspective view of a portable grill with a lid of the portable grill shown in an open position.

[0015] Fig.10 yes Figures 1 to 9 A perspective view of a portable grill wherein a lid of the portable grill is shown in an open position and wherein a cooking grate of the portable grill is removed to enhance visibility of an interior of a cooking compartment of the portable grill.

[0016] Fig.11 yes Figures 1 to 10 A top view of a portable grill with a lid and cooking grates of the portable grill removed to enhance visibility of the interior of the cooking compartment of the portable grill.

[0017] Fig.12 yes Figures 1 to 11 A perspective view of a portable grill wherein a waste management assembly of the portable grill is shown in an open position.

[0018] Fig.13 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of a portion of Figures 1 to 12 The portable grill has a base with a first table storage assembly and a second table storage assembly.

[0019] Fig.14 yes Figure 4 and Fig.13 A first stereoscopic view of a second table storage assembly.

[0020] Fig.14A yes Figure 4 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 A first perspective view of an alternative configuration of a second table storage assembly.

[0021] Fig.15 yes Figure 4 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 A second stereoscopic view of a second table storage assembly.

[0022] Fig.15A yes Figure 4 and Figures 13 to 15 A second perspective view of an alternative configuration of a second table storage assembly.

[0023] Fig.16 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of a portion of Figures 1 to 12 The base of a portable grill is the first table-use component.

[0024] Fig.17 is used for Figures 1 to 16 A perspective view of an example of a portable grill side table.

[0025] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 Front view of a side table.

[0026] Fig.19 yes Fig.17 and Fig.18 Rear view of the side table.

[0027] Fig. 20 yes Figures 17 to 19 Right side view of the side table.

[0028] Fig.21 yes Figures 17 to 20 Left side view of the side table.

[0029] Fig. 22 yes Figures 17 to 21 Top view of the side table.

[0030] Fig.23 yes Figures 17 to 22 Bottom view of the side table.

[0031] Fig.24 yes Figures 1 to 16 A perspective view of a portable grill, wherein Figures 17 to 23The side table is shown as a first table usage component coupled to the base of the portable grill in a use position.

[0032] Fig.25 Yes Fig.24 A front view of a portable grill is shown.

[0033] Fig.26 Yes Fig.24 and Fig.25 Right side view of the portable grill shown.

[0034] Fig. 27 yes Fig.26 An enlarged view of a portion of the portable grill is shown coupled to a first table usage assembly side table of the base.

[0035] Fig.28 It is along Fig. 27 The cross section BB is taken Figure 24 to Figure 27 A cutaway view of a portable grill is shown.

[0036] Fig.29 It is along Fig. 27 Section CC of Figure 24 to Figure 28 A cutaway view of a portable grill is shown.

[0037] Fig.30 yes Figures 1 to 16 A first perspective view of a portable grill, wherein Figures 17 to 23 The side table is shown with a first table storage assembly and a second table storage assembly coupled to the base of the portable grill in a storage position.

[0038] Fig.31 Yes Fig.30 A front view of a portable grill is shown.

[0039] Fig.32 Yes Fig.30 and Fig.31 Right side view of the portable grill shown.

[0040] Fig.33 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 32 A top view of a portable grill is shown.

[0041] Fig.34 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 33 Bottom view of the portable grill shown.

[0042] Fig.35 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 34 A second perspective view of the portable grill is shown.

[0043] Fig.36 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 35A first enlarged perspective view of a portable grill is shown with a side table shown as a second table storage assembly coupled to the base of the portable grill.

[0044] Fig.37 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 36 A second enlarged perspective view of the portable grill is shown with the side table shown as a second table storage assembly coupled to the base of the portable grill.

[0045] Fig.38 It is along Fig.34 The cross section DD is taken Figures 30 to 37 A cutaway view of a portable grill is shown.

[0046] Certain examples are shown in the above-mentioned figures and described in detail below. When describing these examples, similar or identical reference numerals are used to identify the same or similar elements. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and certain features and certain views of the drawings may be exaggerated in scale or shown schematically for the sake of clarity and / or brevity.

[0047] Unless otherwise specifically stated, descriptors such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are used herein without any meaning that inculcates or otherwise indicates priority, physical order, arrangement in a list, and / or ordering in any manner, but are used merely as labels and / or arbitrary names to distinguish elements to facilitate understanding of the disclosed examples. In some examples, the descriptor "first" may be used to refer to an element in a specific embodiment, while the same element may be referred to by a different descriptor (such as "second" or "third") in the claims. In such cases, it should be understood that such descriptors are only used to clearly identify those elements that may, for example, otherwise share the same name. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] As described above, known portable grills typically include one or more side tables that are configured to support one or more cooking vessels, cooking accessories, and / or food when used as side tables. The side table(s) of such known portable grills are typically connectable to a base of the portable grill via one or more mechanical fasteners (e.g., one or more screws, bolts, rods, nuts, etc.) that require the use of one or more hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) to fasten or loosen the side table to or from the base. Users of such known portable grills must appropriately position and utilize appropriate hand tools whenever a need or desire to remove the side table arises, which may occur, for example, if the user wants to replace the side table, or if the user wants to wash the side table in a sink or dishwasher.

[0049] As discussed further above, some known portable grills have side tables (one or more) rotatably coupled to the base of the portable grill so that the side table (one or more) can be rotated relative to the base and / or relative to the cooking box between a use position and a storage position. In some examples, the storage position is a position in which the side table (one or more) is folded (e.g., rotated) inwardly (e.g., one hundred eighty degrees relative to the use position) to a position within the cooking chamber and / or cooking box of the portable grill. One disadvantage of this arrangement is that positioning the side table (one or more) within the cooking chamber and / or cooking box of the portable grill exposes the side table (one or more) to cooking waste (e.g., grease, ash, and / or other residual cooking matter) that may be present within the cooking chamber and / or cooking box.

[0050] Unlike the known portable grills described above, the example portable grill disclosed herein includes one or more side tables that are configured to be removably coupled to the base of the portable grill without the use of any hand tools. Such an arrangement advantageously increases the ease with which the side table(s) can be connected to and / or removed from the portable grill (e.g., for assembly, replacement, and / or cleaning of the side table(s)), thereby providing an improved user experience for the user of the portable grill relative to known portable grills. The example portable grill disclosed herein also advantageously includes a base having a support configured to store the removable side table of the portable grill in a storage position that places and / or positions the side table below the cooking box of the portable grill. Placing the side table(s) in a storage position below the cooking box of the portable grill advantageously minimizes (e.g., eliminates) the possibility of the side table(s) being exposed to cooking waste (e.g., grease, ash, and / or other residual cooking matter) that may be present in the cooking chamber and / or cooking box when the side table(s) are stored, as may occur when the portable grill as a whole is transported or stored. In some disclosed examples, when the side table(s) are positioned in the storage position below the cooking box, the footprint and / or form factor (dimensions) of the side table(s) are substantially within (e.g., do not exceed) the footprint and / or form factor (dimensions) of the base of the portable grill. This arrangement advantageously increases the portability of the portable grill, thereby providing an improved user experience for a user of the portable grill relative to known portable grills.

[0051] The above-mentioned features and other advantageous features of the example portable grill disclosed herein are further described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present application, and the example portable grill includes a base with a support for storing a removable side table. As used herein in a mechanical context, the term "configuration" means dimensioning, shaping, arrangement, structuring, orientation, positioning and / or position determination. For example, in the context where a first object is configured to be assembled within a second object, the dimensioning, shaping, arrangement, structuring, orientation, positioning and / or position determination of the first object is to be assembled within the second object. As used herein in an electrical and / or computing context, the term "configuration" means arrangement, structuring and / or programming. For example, in the context where a controller is configured to perform a specified operation, the controller is arranged, structured and / or programmed (e.g., based on machine-readable instructions) to perform a specified operation.

[0052] As used herein, unless otherwise specified, the term "above" describes the relationship of two parts relative to the earth. If the second part has at least one part between the earth and the first part, the first part is above the second part. Similarly, as used herein, when the first part is closer to the earth than the second part, the first part is "below" the second part. As described above, the first part can be above or below the second part, with one or more of the following situations: there are other parts between the first part and the second part; there are no other parts between the first part and the second part; the first part and the second part are in contact; or the first part and the second part are not in direct contact with each other. As used herein, connection references (e.g., attachment, connection, connection and engagement) may include intermediate members between the elements referred to by the connection reference and / or relative movement between those elements, unless otherwise specified. In this way, the connection reference does not necessarily infer that the two elements are directly connected and / or in a fixed relationship with each other. As used herein, stating that any part is "in contact" with another part is defined to mean that there is no intermediate part between the two parts.

[0053] As used herein, the phrase "electrical communication" (including variations thereof) encompasses indirect communication and / or direct communication through one or more intermediate components, and does not require direct physical (e.g., wired) communication and / or constant communication, but rather includes selective communication at periodic intervals, scheduled intervals, non-periodic intervals, and / or one-time events. As used herein, the term "processor circuit" is defined to include: (i) one or more special-purpose electrical circuits that are constructed to perform specific operations and include one or more semiconductor-based logic devices (e.g., electrical hardware implemented by one or more transistors); and / or (ii) one or more general-purpose semiconductor-based electrical circuits that can be programmed with instructions to perform specific operations and include one or more semiconductor-based logic devices (e.g., electrical hardware implemented by one or more transistors). Examples of processor circuits include programmable microprocessors, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that can instantiate instructions, central processor units (CPUs), graphics processor units (GPUs), digital signal processors (DSPs), XPUs or microcontrollers, and integrated circuits such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). For example, the XPU may be implemented by a heterogeneous computing system that includes multiple types of processor circuits (e.g., one or more FPGAs, one or more CPUs, one or more GPUs, one or more DSPs, etc. and / or a combination thereof) and an application programming interface (API) that may assign computing tasks to any one or more processor circuits of the multiple types of processor circuits that are most suitable for performing the computing tasks.

[0054] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example portable grill 100 constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 A rear view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Figure 4 yes Figures 1 to 3 A right side view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Figure 5 yes Figures 1 to 4 1 is a left side view of the portable grill 100. Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 5 A top view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Figure 7 yes Figures 1 to 6 A bottom view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Figure 8 It is along Figure 6 The section AA is taken from Figures 1 to 7 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portable grill 100 . Figures 1 to 8The portable grill 100 includes an example cooking box 102 , an example lid 104 , an example base 106 , an example waste management assembly 108 , an example fuel management assembly 110 , an example cooking chamber 802 , and one or more example cooking grates 804 .

[0055] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the lid 104 of the portable grill 100 is in a closed position relative to the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 . Fig. 9 yes Figures 1 to 7 1 is a perspective view of a portable grill 100 in which a lid 104 of the portable grill 100 is shown in an open position relative to a cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100. Fig.10 yes Figures 1 to 9 1 is a perspective view of a portable grill 100 in which the lid 104 of the portable grill is shown in an open position and in which the cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100 is removed to enhance visibility of the interior of the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100. Fig.11 yes Figures 1 to 10 804 of the portable grill 100, wherein the cover 104 and cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100 are shown removed to enhance visibility of the interior of the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100. Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the waste management assembly 108 of the portable grill 100 is in a closed position relative to the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 . Fig.12 yes Figures 1 to 11 1 is a perspective view of a portable grill 100 in which the waste management assembly 108 of the portable grill 100 is shown in an open position.

[0056] Figures 1 to 12The cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100 is configured to support, carry and / or contain one or more components of the portable grill 100, including, for example, the lid 104, the base 106, the waste management assembly 108, the fuel management assembly 110, and / or the cooking grate 804. In the event that one or more of the above-mentioned components of the portable grill 100 are not supported, carried and / or contained by the cooking box 102, such components may instead be supported, carried and / or contained by one or more other structures of the portable grill 100 (including, for example, the lid 104 and / or the base 106 of the portable grill 100). The cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100 can be any configuration suitable for supporting, holding and / or containing one or more cooking surfaces and / or one or more foods to be cooked. In this regard, an upper portion of the cooking box 102 (e.g., the example upper rim 806) surrounds and / or defines an example upper opening 808, which has a configuration suitable for allowing access to the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100. In some examples, a lower portion of the cooking chamber 102 (e.g., the example bottom wall 810) includes an example lower opening 812 having a configuration suitable for allowing cooking waste (e.g., grease, ash, and / or other residual cooking matter) to pass downward from the cooking chamber 102 into the waste management assembly 108 of the portable grill 100.

[0057] The lid 104 of the portable grill 100 is configured to cover and / or enclose the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 when the lid 104 is in the closed position. The lid 104 is movably (e.g., pivotally) coupled to the cooking chamber 102 via one or more example hinges 302, such that the lid 104 can be moved relative to the cooking chamber 102 in the closed position (e.g., as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 8 ) and an open position (e.g. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 In other examples, the lid 104 can alternatively be removably positioned on the cooking chamber 102 without any direct mechanical connection between the lid 104 and the cooking chamber 102. In some such other examples, the lid 104 can be movably (e.g., pivotally) coupled to one or more structures of the portable grill 100 other than the cooking chamber 102. For example, the lid 104 can be movably (e.g., pivotally) coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100. The lid 104 is in a closed position (e.g., as shown). Figures 1 to 8 ) and an open position (e.g. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Movement between the cover 104 and the example handle 112 shown can be facilitated via user interaction with the example handle 112 coupled to the cover 104.

[0058] The cooking chamber 102 and the lid 104 of the portable grill 100 together define a cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100. When the lid 104 is in the open position (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig.10 ), a user of the portable grill 100 can access the cooking chamber 802 (e.g., via the upper opening 808 of the cooking chamber 102). Conversely, when the lid 104 is in the closed position (e.g., as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 8 The cooking chamber 802 is generally inaccessible to a user of the portable grill 100 when the cooking chamber 802 is not in use (as shown). User access to the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 may periodically become necessary, for example, to add food items to the cooking chamber 802 (e.g., at the beginning or about to begin a cooking process), to remove food from the cooking chamber 802 (e.g., at the end or about to end a cooking process), and / or to flip, rotate, reposition, or otherwise move food within the cooking chamber 802 (e.g., during the middle of a cooking process). The cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 may be any configuration suitable for supporting, holding, and / or containing one or more cooking surfaces (e.g., cooking grates 804) to be located therein and / or suitable for supporting, holding, and / or containing one or more foods to be cooked therein.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, when the lid 104 is in a closed position relative to the cooking box 102, the respective exteriors (e.g., outer surfaces) of the cooking box 102 and the lid 104 of the portable grill 100 define and / or form a generally spherical shape. In such examples, the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 also has a generally spherical shape corresponding to the generally spherical shape defined by the cooking box 102 and the lid 104. In other examples, when the lid 104 is in a closed position relative to the cooking box 102, the respective exteriors of the cooking box 102 and the lid 104 of the portable grill 100 may alternatively define and / or form a generally cubic shape. In such other examples, the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 also has a generally cubic shape corresponding to the generally cubic shape defined by the cooking box 102 and the lid 104. In still other examples, the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 may have a different geometry than the geometry defined by the respective exteriors of the cooking box 102 and the lid 104 of the portable grill 100.

[0060] exist Figures 1 to 12 In the illustrated example, the cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100 is implemented via a first cooking grate and a second cooking grate, both of which are positioned above a heating element (e.g., one or more gas burners) located within the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100. Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the first cooking grate and the second cooking grate 804 are configured in a side-by-side arrangement within the cooking chamber 102, wherein the first cooking grate and the second cooking grate 804 together fill and / or occupy substantially the entire horizontal plane of the cooking chamber 102 defined by the upper edge 806 of the cooking chamber 102. In other examples, the first cooking grate and the second cooking grate 804 may alternatively be integrated to form a single cooking grate that fills and / or occupies (e.g., along the aforementioned horizontal plane) substantially the entire cooking chamber 102. In still other examples, the first cooking grate and the second cooking grate 804 may alternatively be divided into a greater number (e.g., three, four, etc.) of cooking grates that together fill and / or occupy (e.g., along the aforementioned horizontal plane) substantially the entire cooking chamber 102.

[0061] Figures 1 to 12 The portable grill 100 also includes an example exhaust hole 304 that is configured to allow heat and / or smoke within the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 to escape from the cooking chamber 802 to the surrounding atmosphere. Figure 3 As shown, the drain hole 304 is formed along the rear side of the cooking box 102 and / or along the rear side of the cover 104 via a gap existing between an upper portion (e.g., upper edge 806) of the cooking box 102 and a lower portion (e.g., lower edge) of the cover 104. In other examples, the drain hole 304 may alternatively be formed via one or more openings (e.g., one or more through holes) formed in the cooking box 102 and / or the cover 104.

[0062] Figures 1 to 12 The portable grill 100 also includes an example temperature sensor 114 coupled to the cover 104. Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the temperature sensor 114 is implemented as a thermometer having a sensing portion located within and / or extending into the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100 and a display portion located outside and / or visible from outside the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100. Figures 1 to 6 and Fig.12 As shown, temperature sensor 114 is mounted to cover 104 such that the display portion of the thermometer is flush with the outer surface of cover 104. The data, information and / or signals sensed, measured, detected and / or displayed by temperature sensor 114 may be of any amount, type, form and / or format.

[0063] exist Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the cover 104 of the portable grill 100 also includes an example probe mount 814 coupled to or integrally formed with an inner surface of the cover 104. For example, Figures 8 to 10As shown, the probe mount 814 is positioned along and / or integrally formed by the rear inner surface of the cover 104. The probe mount 814 is configured to support, carry, hold, and / or otherwise receive a removable ambient temperature probe, wherein the ambient temperature probe is configured to sense, measure, and / or detect the temperature within the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100. In such an example, the ambient temperature probe is further configured to transmit (e.g., via wired or wireless electrical communication) temperature data measured, sensed, and / or detected via the ambient temperature probe to one or more computing devices (e.g., a temperature probe hub) located outside and / or remote from the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100.

[0064] The base 106 of the portable grill 100 includes one or more support elements configured to support the cooking chamber 102 and / or the waste management assembly 108 above an underlying surface (e.g., a tabletop, a cart, a support frame, the ground, etc.) on which the base 106 and / or more generally the portable grill 100 is placed. The support elements of the base 106 may include any type and / or number of frame members, mounts, and / or legs. Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the base 106 has a rigid (e.g., non-foldable) structure. In other examples, the base 106 may include one or more retractable components (e.g., one or more foldable components, one or more telescopic components, etc.) configured to facilitate the base 106 to transition between the upright configuration and the retracted configuration.

[0065] exist Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the base 106 includes an example first front frame member 116, an example second front frame member 118, an example first rear frame member 120, an example second rear frame member 306, an example first side frame member 122, an example second side frame member 124, an example first front mount 202, an example second front mount 204, an example first rear mount 308, and an example second rear mount 310. Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the first front frame member 116 of the base 106 is positioned toward the right side of the cooking chamber 102, the second front frame member 118 of the base 106 is positioned toward the left side of the cooking chamber 102, and the waste management assembly 108 (e.g., at a location below the cooking chamber 102) is located between the first front frame member 116 and the second front frame member 118. Similarly, the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106 is positioned toward the right side of the cooking chamber 102, the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 is positioned toward the left side of the cooking chamber 102, and the waste management assembly 108 (e.g., at a location below the cooking chamber 102) is located between the first rear frame member 120 and the second rear frame member 306.

[0066] The first front frame member 116 of the base 106 is coupled to the cooking chamber 102 via the first front mount 202 of the base 106, wherein the first front mount 202 is configured to space the first front frame member 116 from an outer surface and / or a bottom wall 810 of the cooking chamber 102. The second front frame member 118 of the base 106 is coupled to the cooking chamber 102 via the second front mount 204 of the base 106, wherein the second front mount 204 is configured to space the second front frame member 118 from an outer surface and / or a bottom wall 810 of the cooking chamber 102. The first rear frame member 120 of the base 106 is coupled to the cooking chamber 102 via the first rear mount 308 of the base 106, wherein the first rear mount 308 is configured to space the first rear frame member 120 from an outer surface and / or a bottom wall 810 of the cooking chamber 102. The second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 is coupled to the cooking chamber 102 via a second rear mount 310 of the base 106 , wherein the second rear mount 310 is configured to space the second rear frame member 306 from an outer surface and / or bottom wall 810 of the cooking chamber 102 .

[0067] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 includes an example first segment 126 having an example first end 128 (e.g., a lower end) and an example second end 130 (e.g., an upper end) positioned opposite the first end 128. Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the first end 128 of each first section 126 is positioned near (e.g., adjacent to) the waste management assembly 108 of the portable grill 100, and the second end 130 of each first section 126 is connected to the first side frame member 122 or the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 and / or is positioned near (e.g., adjacent to) the first side frame member 122 or the second side frame member 124 of the base 106.

[0068] exist Figures 1 to 12In the example shown, the first section 126 of each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 has a curved and / or contoured shape. In some examples, the curved and / or contoured shape of each first section 126 is complementary to the curved and / or contoured shape of a corresponding portion of the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 near the location of the first section 126. In other examples, the curved and / or contoured shape of each first section 126 may be different from the curved and / or contoured shape of a corresponding portion of the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 near the location of the first section 126. In still other examples, the first section 126 of each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 may alternatively have a linear shape, or may be formed of multiple linear sections that may be positioned at one or more angles relative to each other.

[0069] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 also includes an example second segment 132 coupled to the first segment 126 at a location between the first end 128 and the second end 130 of the first segment 126, wherein the second segment 132 extends downwardly from the first segment 126 to form example support legs 134 of the respective frame member and / or more generally the base 106. Each support leg 134 is configured to contact an underlying surface (e.g., a tabletop, a cart, a support stand, the ground, etc.) on which the base 106 and / or more generally the portable grill 100 is placed.

[0070] exist Figures 1 to 12In the example shown, the second section 132 of each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 is formed integrally with the first section 126 of a corresponding one of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106, so that the second section 132 is inseparable from the first section 126 without mechanically destroying the corresponding frame members. In other examples, the second section 132 of each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 can be alternatively removably connected (e.g., via one or more fasteners) to a corresponding one of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106, so that the second section 132 can be removed from the first section 126 without mechanical destruction of the corresponding frame member.

[0071] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 also includes an example exterior surface 136 that faces generally outward and / or away from the cooking chamber 102 and an example interior surface 138 that faces generally inward and / or toward the cooking chamber 102 (e.g., positioned opposite the exterior surface 136). Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the inner surface 138 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106 is positioned opposite to and / or opposite to the inner surface 138 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106, such that the inner surface 138 of the first front frame member 116 directly faces the inner surface 138 of the first rear frame member 120. Similarly, the inner surface 138 of the second front frame member 118 of the base 106 is positioned opposite to and / or opposite to the inner surface 138 of the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106, such that the inner surface 138 of the second front frame member 118 directly faces the inner surface 138 of the first rear frame member 120.

[0072] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 further includes a table storage assembly coupled to (e.g., via one or more fasteners) and / or integrally formed with the one. Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first front frame member 116 includes an example first table storage assembly 402 formed integrally with the first front frame member 116, the first rear frame member 120 includes an example second table storage assembly 404 formed integrally with the first rear frame member 120, the second front frame member 118 includes an example third table storage assembly 502 formed integrally with the second front frame member 118, and the second rear frame member 306 includes an example fourth table storage assembly 504 formed integrally with the second rear frame member 306. The first table storage assembly 402 and / or the second table storage assembly 404 are configured (e.g., individually or collectively) to hold and / or store a first removable side table of the portable grill 100 in a storage position below the cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100, as further described herein. Similarly, the third table storage assembly 502 and / or the fourth table storage assembly 504 are configured to (e.g., individually or collectively) hold and / or store a second removable side table of the portable grill 100 in a storage position beneath the cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100, as further described herein.

[0073] Fig.13 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of a portion of Figures 1 to 12 The first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 are shown. Fig.14 yes Figure 4 and Fig.13 A first stereoscopic view of the second table storage assembly 404. Fig.15 yes Figure 4 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 A second perspective view of the second table storage assembly 404. Figures 13 to 15 As shown, each of the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 includes an example upper flange 1302 and an example lower flange 1304, wherein the upper flange 1302 is located above and spaced apart from the lower flange 1304. Figures 13 to 15 In the example shown, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage component 402 of the base 106 extend from the inner surface 138 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106 in a direction toward the cooking box 102 and / or toward the inner surface 138 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106, respectively. Similarly, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage component 404 of the base 106 extend from the inner surface 138 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106 in a direction toward the cooking box 102 and / or toward the inner surface 138 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106, respectively.

[0074] exist Figures 13 to 15In the illustrated example, the upper flange 1302 of the first table storage assembly 402 is positioned along the first section 126 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106, and the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402 is positioned along the second section 132 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106. In other examples, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402 may alternatively both be positioned along the first section 126 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106. In still other examples, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402 may alternatively both be positioned along the second section 132 of the first front frame member 116 of the base 106.

[0075] Similarly, the upper flange 1302 of the second table storage assembly 404 is positioned along the first section 126 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106, and the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404 is positioned along the second section 132 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106. In other examples, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404 may alternatively both be positioned along the first section 126 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106. In still other examples, the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404 may alternatively both be positioned along the second section 132 of the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106.

[0076] like Figures 13 to 15 As further shown, each of the first table storage component 402 and the second table storage component 404 of the base 106 also includes an example retainer 1306 formed in and / or defined by the lower flange 1304 of the corresponding table storage component (e.g., the first table storage component 402 or the second table storage component 404), wherein each retainer 1306 is configured to receive a corresponding post of the side table so that the side table is retained and / or maintained in a storage position relative to the base 106 via the corresponding table storage component. In some examples, each retainer 1306 includes an example protrusion 1402 (e.g., a dimple, a bump, a tip, etc.) that is configured to create and / or form a friction fit with the received corresponding post of the side table so that the side table can be removably coupled to the corresponding table storage component (e.g., the first table storage component 402 or the second table storage component 404) of the base 106 and / or removably retained in place by the corresponding table storage component of the base 106.

[0077] exist Figures 13 to 15In the example shown, each retainer 1306 is implemented and / or configured as a slot, wherein the protrusion 1402 is positioned along the edge of the slot. In other examples, each retainer 1306 can alternatively be implemented and / or configured as a recess, depression, cutout, opening, or notch, wherein the protrusion 1402 is positioned along the edge of the recess, depression, cutout, opening, or notch. For example, Fig.14A and Fig.15A Provided Figure 4 and Figures 13 to 15 A first perspective view and a second perspective view of an alternative configuration of the second table storage assembly 404. Fig.14A and Fig.15A As shown, the retainer 1306 of the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 is implemented and / or configured as a recess, wherein the protrusion 1402 is positioned along the edge of the recess. In such an example, the retainer 1306 of the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402 of the base 106 can be implemented and / or configured as Fig.14A and Fig.15A A mirror image of the retainer 1306 of the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 is shown.

[0078] Return to Figures 13 to 15 In the illustrated example, the upper flange 1302 and / or lower flange 1304 of each of the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 (e.g., individually or collectively) are configured to guide and / or direct the side table of the portable grill 100 to the storage position. In this regard, each upper flange 1302 is configured to contact an upper surface of the side table in association with movement of the side table (e.g., from a use position, as described below) to the storage position. In response to such contact between the upper surface of the side table and the upper flange 1302 of the corresponding table storage assembly (e.g., the first table storage assembly 402 or the second table storage assembly 404), the lower surface of the side table is guided and / or directed toward the lower flange 1304 of the corresponding table storage assembly, and the corresponding column of the side table is guided and / or directed toward and / or is guided and / or directed into the retainer 1306 of the corresponding table storage assembly.

[0079] exist Figures 13 to 15In the illustrated example, the upper flange 1302 of each of the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 has a curved and / or contoured shape. In some examples, the curved and / or contoured shape of each upper flange 1302 is complementary to the curved and / or contoured shape of a corresponding portion of the first segment 126 of the corresponding frame member (e.g., the first front frame member 116 or the first rear frame member 120) to which the upper flange 1302 is associated. In other examples, the curved and / or contoured shape of each upper flange 1302 may be different from the curved and / or contoured shape of a corresponding portion of the first segment 126 of the corresponding frame member (e.g., the first front frame member 116 or the first rear frame member 120) to which the upper flange 1302 is associated. In still other examples, the upper flange 1302 of each of the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 may alternatively have a linear shape, or may be formed of a plurality of linear segments that may be positioned at one or more angles relative to each other.

[0080] Although Figures 13 to 15 The foregoing description relates to the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the first table storage assembly 402 and / or the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100, but it should be understood that the third table storage assembly 502 and / or the fourth table storage assembly 504 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 may be similarly implemented, constructed, and / or configured. In this regard, the third table storage assembly 502 of the base 106 may be implemented, constructed, and / or configured relative to the second front frame member 118 of the base 106 as a mirror image of the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the first table storage assembly 402 of the base 106 (e.g., as described above relative to the first front frame member 116 of the base 106). Similarly, the fourth table storage assembly 504 of the base 106 can be implemented, constructed and / or configured relative to the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106 as a mirror image of the implementation, construction and / or configuration of the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 (e.g., as described above relative to the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106). Figures 30 to 38 The first table storage assembly 402, the second table storage assembly 404, the third table storage assembly 502, and / or the fourth table storage assembly 504 of the base 106 are further described.

[0081] Return to Figures 1 to 12In the example shown, the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 is positioned along the right side of the cooking chamber 102, and the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 is positioned along the left side of the cooking chamber 102. The first side frame member 122 of the base 106 extends between the first front frame member 116 and the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106, wherein the first side frame member 122 is spaced apart from the right side of the cooking chamber 102. The second side frame member 124 of the base 106 extends between the second front frame member 118 and the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106, wherein the second side frame member 124 is spaced apart from the left side of the cooking chamber 102. Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the first front frame member 116 is coupled to the first rear frame member 120 via the first side frame member 122, and the second front frame member 118 is coupled to the second rear frame member 306 via the second side frame member 124. In other examples, the first side frame member 122 and the second side frame member 124 may be coupled to another portion of the cooking chamber 102 and / or the base 106 without the first side frame member 122 and the second side frame member 124 being directly coupled to any of the first front frame member 116, the second front frame member 118, the first rear frame member 120, and / or the second rear frame member 306 of the base 106. Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the first side frame member 122 and the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 are each configured to function as a handle that can be grasped and / or held by a user of the portable grill 100 in connection with the user picking up, holding, moving and / or otherwise repositioning the portable grill 100.

[0082] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first side frame member 122 and the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 includes an example first end 140 (e.g., a front end), an example second end 142 (e.g., a rear end), an example upper surface 144, an example lower surface 146, an example outer surface 148, and an example inner surface 150. For example, as Figures 1 to 12As shown, the second end 142 of the first side frame member 122 is positioned opposite the first end 140 of the first side frame member 122. An upper surface 144 of the first side frame member 122 extends between the first end 140 and the second end 142 of the first side frame member 122, wherein the upper surface 144 is oriented to face upward (e.g., away from the first front frame member 116 and / or the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106). A lower surface 146 of the first side frame member 122 extends between the first end 140 and the second end 142 of the first side frame member 122 and is positioned opposite the upper surface 144 of the first side frame member 122, wherein the lower surface 146 is oriented to face downward (e.g., toward the first front frame member 116 and / or the first rear frame member 120 of the base 106). An outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122 extends between the first end 140 and the second end 142 of the first side frame member 122, wherein the outer surface 148 is oriented to face outward (e.g., away from the right side of the cooking chamber 102 and / or the lid 104 of the portable grill 100). An inner surface 150 of the first side frame member 122 extends between the first end 140 and the second end 142 of the first side frame member 122 and is positioned opposite the outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122, wherein the inner surface 150 is oriented to face inward (e.g., toward the right side of the cooking chamber 102 and / or the lid 104 of the portable grill 100).

[0083] Figures 1 to 12 Each of the first side frame member 122 and the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 also includes a table usage component coupled to each (e.g., via one or more fasteners) and / or integrally formed with each. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first side frame member 122 includes an example first table usage component 406 integrally formed with the first side frame member 122, and the second side frame member 124 includes an example second table usage component 506 integrally formed with the second side frame member 124. The first table usage component 406 is configured to hold and / or retain a first removable side table of the portable grill 100 in a usage position proximate (e.g., adjacent) to an upper edge 806 of the cooking box 102 and / or proximate (e.g., adjacent) to an upper surface 144 of the first side frame member 122, as further described herein. Similarly, the second table usage component 506 is configured to hold and / or retain a second removable side table of the portable grill 100 in a usage position proximate (e.g., adjacent) to an upper edge 806 of the cooking box 102 and / or proximate (e.g., adjacent) to an upper surface 144 of the second side frame member 124.

[0084] Fig.16 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of a portion of Figures 1 to 12 The first table assembly 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 is used. Fig.16 As shown, the first table-use component 406 of the base 106 includes an example first slot 1602, an example second slot 1604, an example first alignment flange 1606, and an example second alignment flange 1608. The first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table-use component 406 are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 are respectively positioned along the outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and extend inwardly from the outer surface (e.g., toward the inner surface 150 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106). The first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table-use component 406 are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 are respectively positioned along the lower surface 146 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and extend downwardly from the lower surface (e.g., toward the bottom wall 810 of the cooking box 102).

[0085] exist Fig.16 In the example shown, the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table use component 406 are respectively located between the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table use component 406. In other examples, the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table use component 406 may alternatively be respectively located between the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table use component 406. Fig.16 In the example shown, the first table-use component 406 includes two slots (e.g., first slot 1602 and second slot 1604) and two alignment flanges (e.g., first alignment flange 1606 and second alignment flange 1608). In other examples, the first table-use component 406 may alternatively include a different number of slots (e.g., one slot, three slots, four slots, etc.) and / or a different number of alignment flanges (e.g., one alignment flange, three alignment flanges, four alignment flanges, etc.).

[0086] The first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 are respectively configured to receive corresponding tabs of the side table in association with movement of the side table (e.g., from a storage position, as described above and further below) to a usage position. Inserting the corresponding tabs of the side table of the portable grill 100 into the corresponding slots in the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 helps to properly position the side table of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0087] The first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table usage component 406 are respectively configured to be received within the gaps of the corresponding hooks of the side table in association with the side table being moved (e.g., from a storage position, as described above and further below) to a usage position. Inserting the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table usage component 406 into the gaps of the corresponding hooks of the side table of the portable grill 100 helps to properly position the side table of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0088] Although Fig.16 The foregoing description relates to the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the first table use component 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100, but it should be understood that the second table use component 506 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 can be similarly implemented, constructed, and / or configured. In this regard, the second table use component 506 of the base 106 can be implemented, constructed, and / or configured relative to the second side frame member 124 of the base 106 as a mirror image of the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the first table use component 406 of the base 106 (e.g., as described above relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106). Figure 24 to Figure 29 The first table use component 406 and / or the second table use component 506 of the base 106 are further described.

[0089] Return to Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the waste management assembly 108 of the portable grill 100 is located below the cooking chamber 102 and is configured to receive, collect and / or store waste (e.g., grease, ash and / or other residual cooking matter) that passes downward through the lower opening 812 of the cooking chamber 102 and into the waste management assembly 108. Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the waste management assembly 108 is centrally located between the first front frame member 116 and the second front frame member 118 of the base 106. The waste management assembly 108 includes an example waste tray 702 that is movably (e.g., slidably) coupled to a pair of example support brackets 704 so that an example waste bin 706 of the waste tray 702 can be moved relative to the cooking chamber 102 in a closed position (e.g., as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 11 ) and an open position (e.g. Fig.12The waste tray 702 and / or waste bin 706 are movable (e.g., slidable) between a closed position in which the waste bin 706 is positioned directly below (e.g., vertically aligned with) the lower opening 812 of the cooking chamber 102 and an open position in which the waste bin 706 is positioned in front of the cooking chamber 102. Figures 1 to 11 ) and an open position (e.g. Fig.12 Movement between the waste tray 702 and the waste tray 702 (shown) can be facilitated via user interaction with an example tab 152 that is coupled to and / or formed by a front portion of the waste tray 702.

[0090] The fuel management assembly 110 of the portable grill 100 is configured to deliver fuel (e.g., combustible gas) from an external fuel source (e.g., a liquefied petroleum (“LP”) gas tank, cylinder, or bottle) into the cooking chamber 802 of the portable grill 100. The fuel management assembly 110 is also configured to generate heat within the cooking chamber 802 in response to combustion of the delivered fuel. Figures 1 to 12 In the example shown, the fuel management assembly 110 includes an example valve assembly 312, an example first control knob 154, an example second control knob 156, an example first gas conduit 314, an example second gas conduit 316, an example first gas burner 816, an example second gas burner 818, an example igniter 820, and an example igniter button 158.

[0091] The valve assembly 312 of the fuel management assembly 110 is configured to control, manage, and / or regulate a fuel flow (e.g., a combustible gas flow) between an external fuel source (e.g., an LP gas tank, a gas cartridge, or a gas cylinder) and a corresponding gas conduit in the first gas conduit 314 and the second gas conduit 316. In this regard, the valve assembly 312 includes an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, a first flow control member, and a second flow control member. The inlet of the valve assembly 312 is operably coupled to the external fuel source (e.g., in fluid communication with the external fuel source). The first outlet of the valve assembly 312 is operably coupled to the first gas conduit 314 (e.g., in fluid communication with the first gas conduit 314), which in turn is operably coupled to the first gas burner 816 (e.g., in fluid communication with the first gas burner 816). The second outlet of the valve assembly 312 is operably coupled to (eg, in fluid communication with) a second gas conduit 316 , which in turn is operably coupled to (eg, in fluid communication with) a second gas burner 818 .

[0092] The first flow control member of the valve assembly 312 is operably positioned between the inlet and the first outlet of the valve assembly 312. The second flow control member of the valve assembly 312 is operably positioned between the inlet and the second outlet of the valve assembly 312, or alternatively, between the first flow control member and the second outlet of the valve assembly 312. The first control knob 154 of the fuel management assembly 110 is operably coupled (e.g., mechanically coupled) to the first flow control member of the valve assembly 312 such that the first control knob 154 can be manually actuated (e.g., rotated) by a user of the portable grill 100 to control the flow of fuel from the external fuel source into the first gas conduit 314 of the fuel management assembly 110 and / or the first gas burner 816. The second control knob 156 of the fuel management assembly 110 is operably connected (e.g., mechanically connected) to the second flow control member of the valve assembly 312 such that the second control knob 156 can be manually actuated (e.g., rotated) by a user of the portable grill 100 to control the flow of fuel from the external fuel source into the second gas conduit 316 and / or the second gas burner 818 of the fuel management assembly 110.

[0093] The first gas conduit 314 of the fuel management assembly 110 is configured to convey and / or deliver fuel (e.g., combustible gas) from the first outlet of the valve assembly 312 to the first gas burner 816 of the fuel management assembly. The first gas conduit 314 can be implemented by any number and / or any type of tubes, pipes, conduits, and / or fittings configured to place the first outlet of the valve assembly 312 in fluid communication with the first gas burner 816 of the fuel management assembly 110. The second gas conduit 316 of the fuel management assembly 110 is configured to convey and / or deliver fuel (e.g., combustible gas) from the second outlet of the valve assembly 312 to the second gas burner 818 of the fuel management assembly 110. The second gas conduit 316 can be implemented by any number and / or any type of tubes, pipes, conduits, and / or fittings configured to place the second outlet of the valve assembly 312 in fluid communication with the second gas burner 818 of the fuel management assembly 110.

[0094] The first gas burner 816 of the fuel management assembly 110 is implemented as a burner tube (e.g., a P-shaped burner tube) at least partially located within the cooking box 102 and / or at least partially located within the cooking chamber 802. In some examples, the first gas burner 816 is configured to be used as a main heating element and / or a primary heating element for grilling and / or otherwise cooking one or more foods at a medium temperature. Figure 8 , Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, the portion of the first gas burner 816 that is located within the cooking box 102 and / or the cooking chamber 802 is positioned between the bottom wall 810 of the cooking box 102 and the cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100. In some examples, the portion of the first gas burner 816 that is located within the cooking box 102 and / or the cooking chamber 802 is supported by one or more portions of the cooking box 102 (e.g., a wall surface, an edge, a lip, a flange, a bracket, etc.).

[0095] The second gas burner 818 of the fuel management assembly 110 is implemented as a burner tube (e.g., a linear burner tube) at least partially located within the cooking box 102 and / or at least partially located within the cooking chamber 802. In some examples, the second gas burner 818 is configured to be used as a supplemental and / or auxiliary heating element for searing one or more foods at a high temperature. Figure 8 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the portion of the second gas burner 818 that is located within the cooking box 102 and / or within the cooking chamber 802 is positioned between the bottom wall 810 of the cooking box 102 and the cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100. In some examples, the portion of the second gas burner 818 that is located within the cooking box 102 and / or within the cooking chamber 802 is supported by one or more portions of the cooking box 102 (e.g., a wall surface, an edge, a lip, a flange, a bracket, etc.) and / or by one or more portions of the first gas burner 816.

[0096] The igniter 820 of the fuel management assembly 110 is at least partially located within the cooking box 102 and / or within the cooking chamber 802 at a location between the bottom wall 810 of the cooking box 102 and the cooking grate 804 of the portable grill 100. In this regard, the portion of the igniter 820 located within the cooking box 102 and / or within the cooking chamber 802 is operably coupled to the first gas burner 816 and / or the second gas burner 818 so that an electric spark generated by the igniter 820 can ignite gas fuel located within and / or passing through the first gas burner 816 and / or the second gas burner 818. In some examples, the portion of the igniter 820 located within the cooking chamber 102 and / or within the cooking chamber 802 is supported by one or more portions of the cooking chamber 102 (e.g., a wall surface, an edge, a lip, a flange, a bracket, etc.), one or more portions of the first gas burner 816, and / or one or more portions of the second gas burner 818. The igniter button 158 of the fuel management assembly 110 is operably coupled to (e.g., electrically communicated with) the igniter 820 of the fuel management assembly 110. The igniter button 158 is configured to cause the igniter 820 to generate an electrical spark (e.g., ignite and / or activate the igniter 820) in response to the igniter button 158 being manually actuated (e.g., pressed) by a user of the portable grill 100.

[0097] Fig.17 is used for Figures 1 to 16 A perspective view of an example side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.18 yes Fig.17 Front view of the Side Table 1700. Fig.19 yes Fig.17 and Fig.18 Rear view of the Side Table 1700. Fig. 20 yes Figures 17 to 19 Right side view of the Side Table 1700. Fig.21 yes Figures 17 to 20 Left side view of the Side Table 1700. Fig. 22 yes Figures 17 to 21 Top view of the side table 1700. Fig.23 yes Figures 17 to 22 Bottom view of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23The side table 1700 is configured to be removably coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in a use position (e.g., a position laterally offset from the cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100 to facilitate placing one or more cooking utensils, cooking accessories, and / or food on and / or supported by the upper surface of the side table 1700) or a storage position (e.g., a position in which the side table 1700 is coupled to and / or otherwise retained by the base 106 of the portable grill 100 at a position below the cooking box 102 of the portable grill 100, as may be desired when transporting and / or storing the portable grill 100). Figures 1 to 16 Portable grill 100. Figures 17 to 23 As shown, the side table 1700 is constructed as a first side table (e.g., a right side table), which is removably connected to the first table use component 406 of the base 106 when the side table 1700 is in the use position, and is removably connected to the first table storage component 402 and / or the second table storage component 404 of the base 106 when the side table 1700 is in the storage position.

[0098] exist Figures 17 to 23 In the example shown, the side table 1700 includes an example front surface 1702, an example rear surface 1704, an example inner surface 1706, an example outer surface 1708 and an example upper surface 1710, an example lower surface 2102, an example first tab 1712, an example second tab 1714, an example first hook 1716, an example second hook 1718, an example first column 1720 and an example second column 19002. Figures 17 to 23 The rear surface 1704 of the side table 1700 is positioned opposite to the front surface 1702 of the side table 1700 . Figures 17 to 23 An inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700 extends between the front surface 1702 and the rear surface 1704 of the side table 1700 , wherein the inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700 is oriented to face the outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 when the side table 1700 is positioned in the use position. Figures 17 to 23 The outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700 extends between the front surface 1702 and the rear surface 1704 of the side table 1700, wherein the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700 is positioned opposite to the inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700, so that when the side table 1700 is positioned in the use position, the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700 faces away from the outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0099] Figures 17 to 23The upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700 extends between the front surface 1702, the rear surface 1704, the inner surface 1706, and the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700. The upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700 is configured to support one or more cooking utensils, cooking accessories, and / or food when the side table 1700 is positioned in the use position. Figures 17 to 23 In the example shown, the upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700 includes an example recess 1722 configured to accommodate a cooking accessory having a base having a generally rectangular profile, such as a temperature probe hub. In some examples, the temperature probe hub can communicate (e.g., via wired or radio communication) with an ambient temperature probe coupled to and / or held by a probe mount 814 that is positioned along the interior of the lid 104 of the portable grill 100. In other examples, the upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700 can alternatively be configured as a flat planar surface without any recesses and / or protrusions.

[0100] Figures 17 to 23 The lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700 extends between the front surface 1702, the rear surface 1704, the inner surface 1706, and the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700, wherein the lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700 is positioned opposite to the upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23 In the illustrated example, the lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700 includes a plurality of example ribs 2302 configured to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the side table 1700. In other examples, the lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700 can alternatively be configured as a flat planar surface without any structural support ribs. As further described below, the first hook 1716, the second hook 1718, the first post 1720, and the second post 1902 of the side table 1700 extend downwardly from the lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700, respectively.

[0101] Figures 17 to 23 The first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the side table 1700 are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 are respectively positioned along the inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700 and extend outward from the inner surface 1706 (e.g., toward the outer surface 148 of the first side frame member 122 of the base 106). The first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the side table 1700 are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 respectively protrude downward from the lower surface 2102, and a portion of each of the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 extends beyond the inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23In the example shown, the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the side table 1700 are respectively located between the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the side table 1700. In other examples, the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the side table 1700 may alternatively be located between the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23 In the example shown, the side table 1700 includes two tongues (e.g., first tongue 1712 and second tongue 1714) and two hooks (e.g., first hook 1716 and second hook 1718). In other examples, the side table 1700 may alternatively include a different number of tongues (e.g., one tongue, three tongues, four tongues, etc.) and / or a different number of hooks (e.g., one hook, three hooks, four hooks, etc.).

[0102] Figures 17 to 23 The first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the side table 1700 are respectively configured to be inserted into and / or received by corresponding slots in the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in association with the side table 1700 being moved (e.g., from a storage position) to a usage position. The insertion of the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the side table 1700 into the corresponding slots in the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 helps to properly position the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0103] Figures 17 to 23 The first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the side table 1700 are respectively configured to receive, contact and / or engage corresponding ones of the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table use component 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in association with movement of the side table 1700 (e.g., from a storage position) to a use position. The engagement of the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the side table 1700 with corresponding ones of the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table use component 406 of the base helps to properly position the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0104] exist Figures 17 to 23In the example shown, each of the first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 includes an example first hook member 2104, an example second hook member 2106, an example gap 2108 between the first hook member 2104 and the second hook member 2106, and an example strut 2110 bridging the gap 2108 and extending between the first hook member 2104 and the second hook member 2106. Each hook is configured such that: in connection with the side table 1700 being moved (e.g., from a storage position) to a use position, a corresponding one of the alignment flanges (e.g., the first alignment flange 1606 or the second alignment flange 1608) of the first table use component 406 of the base 106 is received within the gap 2108 of the hook (e.g., the gap between the first hook member 2104 and the second hook member 2106) and such that the corresponding one of the alignment flanges contacts and / or engages with the strut 2110 of the hook. Inserting a corresponding one of the alignment flanges of the first table-using component 406 into the gap 2108 of the hook helps to properly position the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106. Engagement of a corresponding one of the alignment flanges of the first table-using component 406 with the strut 2110 of the hook further helps to properly position the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or further helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the side table 1700 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0105] Figures 17 to 23 The first column 1720 and the second column 1902 of the side table 1700 are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first column 1720 and the second column 1902 are respectively positioned along the lower surface 2102 of the side table 1700 and extend downward from the lower surface 2102. Figures 17 to 23 In the example shown, the first column 1720 is positioned near (eg, adjacent to) the front surface 1702 of the side table 1700, and the second column 1902 is positioned near (eg, adjacent to) the rear surface 1704 of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23 As shown, the first column 1720 and the second column 1902 are respectively located approximately in the middle between the inner surface 1706 and the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700. In other examples, the first column 1720 and / or the second column 1902 can alternatively be positioned closer to (e.g., adjacent to) the inner surface 1706 of the side table 1700. In still other examples, the first column 1720 and / or the second column 1902 can alternatively be positioned closer to (e.g., adjacent to) the outer surface 1708 of the side table 1700. Figures 17 to 23In the example shown, the side table 1700 includes two columns (e.g., a first column 1720 and a second column 1902). In other examples, the side table 1700 may alternatively include a different number of columns (e.g., one column, three columns, four columns, etc.).

[0106] Figures 17 to 23 The first column 1720 and the second column 1902 of the side table 1700 are respectively configured to be inserted into and / or received by corresponding retainers 1306 of the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in association with the side table 1700 being moved (e.g., from a use position) to a storage position. As described above, each retainer 1306 includes a protrusion 1402 (e.g., a dimple, a bump, a tip, etc.) that is configured to create and / or form a friction fit with a received corresponding column (e.g., the first column 1720 or the second column 1902) of the side table 1700 so that the side table 1700 can be removably coupled to and / or removably held in place by a corresponding table storage assembly of the base 106 (e.g., the first table storage assembly 402 or the second table storage assembly 404).

[0107] Although Figures 17 to 23 The foregoing description relates to the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the side table 1700 as a first side table (e.g., right side table) of the portable grill 100, but it should be understood that a second side table (e.g., left side table) of the portable grill 100 can be similarly implemented, constructed, and / or configured. In this regard, the second side table (e.g., left side table) of the portable grill 100 can be implemented, constructed, and / or configured as a mirror image of the implementation, construction, and / or configuration of the first side table (e.g., right side table) of the portable grill 100, wherein the second side table is configured to be removably coupled to the second table use component 506 of the base 106 when the second side table is in the use position, and to be removably coupled to the third table storage component 502 and / or the fourth table storage component 504 of the base 106 when the second side table is in the storage position.

[0108] Fig.24 yes Figures 1 to 16 A perspective view of a portable grill 100, wherein Figures 17 to 23 The side table 1700 is shown as the first table assembly 406 coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in a use position. Fig.25 Yes Fig.24 A front view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.26 Yes Fig.24 and Fig.25 A right side view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig. 27 yes Fig.26, showing a side table 1700 of the first table usage assembly 406 coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100. Fig.28 It is along Fig. 27 The cross section BB is taken Figure 24 to Figure 27 A cross-sectional view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.29 It is along Fig. 27 Section CC of Figure 24 to Figure 28 A cross-sectional view of the portable grill 100 is shown. When the side table 1700 is positioned Figure 24 to Figure 29 In the illustrated use position, the side table 1700 is laterally offset from the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100. Figure 24 to Figure 29 As shown), one or more cooking utensils, cooking accessories and / or food can be placed on and / or supported by the upper surface 1710 of the side table 1700. Figure 24 to Figure 29 As shown, the first instance of the side table 1700 is implemented as an example first side table 2402 (e.g., a right side table) removably coupled to the first table using assembly 406 of the base 106. Figure 24 to Figure 29 As further shown, a second instance of the side table 1700 (e.g., constructed as a mirror image of the first instance of the side table 1700) is implemented as an example second side table 2404 (e.g., a left side table) removably coupled to the base 106 using the second table assembly 506.

[0109] exist Figure 24 to Figure 29 In the example shown, the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the first side table 2402 are inserted into and / or received by corresponding slots in the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100, respectively. Inserting the first tab 1712 and the second tab 1714 of the first side table 2402 into the corresponding slots in the first slot 1602 and the second slot 1604 of the first table usage component 406 helps to properly position the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0110] The first hook 1716 and the second hook 1718 of the first side table 2402 receive, contact and / or engage corresponding alignment flanges in the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table-use component 406 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100, respectively. More specifically, the first alignment flange 1606 of the first table-use component 406 of the base 106 is received within the gap 2108 of the first hook 1716 of the first side table 2402 such that the first alignment flange 1606 contacts and / or engages the brace 2110 of the first hook 1716. Similarly, the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table-use component 406 of the base 106 is received within the gap 2108 of the second hook 1718 of the first side table 2402 such that the second alignment flange 1608 contacts and / or engages the brace 2110 of the second hook 1718. Inserting corresponding corresponding flanges of the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table usage component 406 into corresponding gaps in the gap 2108 of the first hook 1716 and the gap 2108 of the second hook 1718 helps to properly position the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106. The engagement of corresponding alignment flanges of the first alignment flange 1606 and the second alignment flange 1608 of the first table usage assembly 406 with corresponding support rods 2110 of the first hook 1716 and the support rod 2110 of the second hook 1718 further helps to properly position the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 relative to the first side frame member 122 of the base 106 and / or further helps to increase the rigidity (e.g., structural integrity) of the connection between the first side table 2402 of the portable grill 100 and the first side frame member 122 of the base 106.

[0111] Fig.30 yes Figures 1 to 16 A first perspective view of a portable grill 100, wherein Figures 17 to 23 The side table 1700 is shown with the first table storage assembly 402 and the second table storage assembly 404 coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100 in a storage position. Fig.31 Yes Fig.30 A front view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.32 Yes Fig.30 and Fig.31 A right side view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.33 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 32 A top view of portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.34 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 33 A bottom view of the portable grill 100 is shown.

[0112] Fig.35 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 34 A second perspective view of the portable grill 100 is shown. Fig.36 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 35 A first enlarged perspective view of the portable grill 100 is shown, wherein the side table 1700 is shown as the second table storage assembly 404 coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100 . Fig.37 Yes Figure 30 to Figure 36 A second enlarged perspective view of the portable grill 100 is shown, wherein the side table 1700 is shown as the second table storage assembly 404 coupled to the base 106 of the portable grill 100 . Fig.38 It is along Fig.34 The cross section DD is taken Figures 30 to 37 A cross-sectional view of portable grill 100 is shown.

[0113] When the side table 1700 is positioned Figures 30 to 38 , the side table 1700 is positioned below the cooking chamber 102 of the portable grill 100 (e.g., below the bottom wall 810 of the cooking chamber 102). Figures 30 to 38 ), the side table 1700 can be carried and / or held by the base 106 of the portable grill 100 when the portable grill 100 is transported and / or stored. Figure 24 to Figure 29 Positioning the side table 1700 in the in-use position shown in FIG. 17A may reduce the footprint and / or overall form factor of the portable grill 100 when compared to ... in-use position shown in FIG. Figures 30 to 38 The storage position shown in the figure advantageously reduces the footprint and / or overall form factor of the portable grill 100. In some examples, when the side table 1700 is in the storage position, the footprint and / or overall form factor of the side table 1700 substantially fits within (e.g., does not exceed) the footprint and / or overall form factor of the base 106 of the portable grill 100. Figures 30 to 38 As shown, it is implemented as a first side table 2402 (for example, the right side table, as described above in conjunction with Figure 24 to Figure 29 The first example of the side table 1700 of the present invention is removably connected to the first table storage component 402 and / or the second table storage component 404 of the base 106. Figures 30 to 38 As further shown, the second side table 2404 (e.g., the left side table, as described above in conjunction with Figure 24 to Figure 29 A second instance of the side table 1700 of the present invention is removably connected to the third table storage component 502 and the fourth table storage component 504 of the base 106.

[0114] exist Figures 30 to 38In the example shown, the first column 1720 and the second column 1902 of the first side table 2402 are inserted into and / or received by corresponding retainers in the retainers 1306 of the first table storage assembly 402 and the retainers 1306 of the second table storage assembly 404 of the base 106 of the portable grill 100, respectively. As described above, each retainer 1306 includes a protrusion 1402 (e.g., a dimple, a bump, a tip, etc.) that creates a friction fit and / or forms a friction fit with the received corresponding column of the first side table 2402 (e.g., the first column 1720 or the second column 1902), so that the first side table 2402 can be removably connected to the corresponding table storage assembly of the base 106 (e.g., the first table storage assembly 402 or the second table storage assembly 404) and / or is removably held in place by the corresponding table storage assembly of the base 106. Figures 30 to 38 As further shown, when the first side table 2402 is positioned in the storage position, the upper surface 1710 of the first side table 2402 is located between the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402 and between the upper flange 1302 and the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404. Figures 30 to 38 As further shown, when the first side table 2402 is positioned in the storage position, the lower edge of the front surface 1702 of the first side table 2402 contacts and / or engages the lower flange 1304 of the first table storage assembly 402. Similarly, when the first side table 2402 is in the storage position, the lower edge of the rear surface 1704 of the first side table 2402 contacts and / or engages the lower flange 1304 of the second table storage assembly 404.

[0115] In light of the foregoing, it should be appreciated that the portable grill disclosed herein includes one or more side tables configured to be removably coupled to the base of the portable grill without the use of any hand tools. Such an arrangement advantageously increases the ease with which the side table(s) can be connected to and / or removed from the portable grill (e.g., for assembly, replacement, and / or cleaning of the side table(s)), thereby providing an improved user experience for the user of the portable grill relative to known portable grills. The example portable grill disclosed herein also advantageously includes a base having a support configured to store the removable side table(s) of the portable grill in a storage position that places and / or positions the side table(s) below the cooking box of the portable grill. Placing the side table(s) in a storage position below the cooking box of the portable grill advantageously minimizes (e.g., eliminates) the possibility that the side table(s) may be exposed to cooking waste (e.g., grease, ash, and / or other residual cooking matter) that may be present in the cooking chamber and / or cooking box when the side table(s) are stored (as may occur when the portable grill as a whole is transported or stored). In some disclosed examples, when the side table(s) are positioned in the storage position below the cooking box, the footprint and / or form factor of the side table is substantially within (e.g., does not exceed) the footprint and / or form factor of the base of the portable grill. This arrangement advantageously increases the portability of the portable grill, thereby providing an improved user experience for a user of the portable grill relative to known portable grills.

[0116] In some examples, a portable grill is disclosed. In some disclosed examples, the portable grill includes a cooking box, a base, and a side table. In some disclosed examples, the base is coupled to the cooking box. In some disclosed examples, the base is configured to support the cooking box above an underlying surface on which the base is to be placed. In some disclosed examples, the side table is configured to be removably coupled to the base in a storage position. In some disclosed examples, when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position, the side table will be located below the cooking box.

[0117] In some disclosed examples, the base includes a frame member having an outer surface and an inner surface positioned relative to the outer surface. In some disclosed examples, the base includes a flange extending from the inner surface of the frame member. In some disclosed examples, the flange includes a retainer.

[0118] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes a column. In some disclosed examples, the column is configured to be received in the holder when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

[0119] In some disclosed examples, the retainer includes a protrusion configured to form a friction fit with the post when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

[0120] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes an upper surface and a lower surface positioned opposite the upper surface. In some disclosed examples, the column extends downwardly from the lower surface.

[0121] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes a front surface and a rear surface positioned opposite the rear surface. In some disclosed examples, the column is positioned proximate to the front surface or the rear surface.

[0122] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes an inner surface and an outer surface positioned opposite the inner surface. In some disclosed examples, the column is positioned approximately midway between the inner surface and the outer surface.

[0123] In some disclosed examples, the flange is a lower flange. In some disclosed examples, the base also includes an upper flange extending from the inner surface of the frame member. In some disclosed examples, the upper flange is located above the lower flange and is spaced apart from the lower flange.

[0124] In some disclosed examples, when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position, an upper surface of the side table is located between the upper flange and the lower flange.

[0125] In some disclosed examples, the upper flange has a curved shape.

[0126] In some disclosed examples, the side table is further configured to be removably coupled to the base in the use position. In some disclosed examples, when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position, the side table will be laterally offset from the cooking box.

[0127] In some disclosed examples, the base includes a side frame member having an outer surface and an inner surface positioned opposite the outer surface. In some disclosed examples, the base includes a slot extending inwardly from the outer surface of the side frame member toward the inner surface of the side frame member.

[0128] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes a tongue configured to be received in the slot when the side table is coupled to the base in a use position.

[0129] In some disclosed examples, the base includes a side frame member having an upper surface and a lower surface positioned opposite the upper surface. In some disclosed examples, the base includes an alignment flange extending downwardly from the lower surface of the side frame member.

[0130] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes a hook having a first hook member, a second hook member, and a support rod. In some disclosed examples, the second hook member is spaced apart from the first hook member by a gap. In some disclosed examples, the support rod extends between the first hook member and the second hook member.

[0131] In some disclosed examples, the alignment flange is configured to be located within the gap when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

[0132] In some disclosed examples, the alignment flange is configured to engage the brace when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

[0133] In some disclosed examples, the base includes a front frame member having a first outer surface and a first inner surface positioned opposite to the first outer surface. In some disclosed examples, the base includes a rear frame member spaced apart from the front frame member. In some disclosed examples, the rear frame member has a second outer surface and a second inner surface positioned opposite to the second outer surface. In some disclosed examples, the second inner surface faces the first inner surface. In some disclosed examples, the base includes a first flange extending from the first inner surface of the front frame member. In some disclosed examples, the first flange includes a first retainer. In some disclosed examples, the base includes a second flange extending from the second inner surface of the rear frame member. In some disclosed examples, the second flange includes a second retainer.

[0134] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes a first column and a second column. In some disclosed examples, the first column is configured to be received in the first holder when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position. In some disclosed examples, the second column is configured to be received in the second holder when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

[0135] In some disclosed examples, the side table includes an upper surface and a lower surface positioned opposite the upper surface. In some disclosed examples, the first column and the second column extend downwardly from the lower surface.

[0136] Although certain example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture have been disclosed herein, the scope of coverage of this patent is not limited thereto. On the contrary, this patent covers all methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture that fully fall within the scope of the claims of this patent.

[0137] The following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description by reference, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A portable grill, the portable grill include: Cooking box; a base coupled to the cooking chamber, the base being configured to support the cooking chamber above an underlying surface on which the base is to be placed; as well as A side table is configured to be removably coupled to the base in a storage position, the side table being located below the cooking compartment when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

2. The portable grill according to claim 1, in, The base comprises: a frame member having an outer surface and an inner surface positioned opposite the outer surface; and A flange extends from the inner surface of the frame member, the flange including a retainer.

3. The portable grill according to claim 2, in, The side table includes a post configured to be received in the holder when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

4. The portable grill according to claim 3, in, The retainer includes a protrusion configured to form a friction fit with the column when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

5. The portable grill according to claim 3, in, The side table includes an upper surface and a lower surface located opposite the upper surface, and the column extends downwardly from the lower surface.

6. The portable grill according to claim 5, in, The side table includes a front surface and a rear surface located opposite to the rear surface, and the column is located adjacent to the front surface or the rear surface.

7. The portable grill according to claim 6, in, The side table includes an inner surface and an outer surface positioned opposite the inner surface, and the column is located approximately midway between the inner surface and the outer surface.

8. The portable grill according to claim 2, in, The flange is a lower flange, and wherein the base further includes an upper flange extending from the inner surface of the frame member, the upper flange being located above and spaced apart from the lower flange.

9. The portable grill according to claim 8, in, When the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position, an upper surface of the side table is located between the upper flange and the lower flange.

10. The portable grill according to claim 8, in, The upper flange has a curved shape.

11. The portable grill of claim 1, in, The side table is also configured to be removably coupled to the base in a use position, the side table being laterally offset from the cooking compartment when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

12. The portable grill according to claim 11, in, The base comprises: a side frame member having an outer surface and an inner surface positioned opposite the outer surface; and A slot extends inwardly from the outer surface of the side frame member toward the inner surface of the side frame member.

13. The portable grill according to claim 12, in, The side table includes a tongue configured to be received in the slot when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

14. The portable grill of claim 11, in, The base comprises: a side frame member having an upper surface and a lower surface positioned opposite the upper surface; and An alignment flange extends downwardly from the lower surface of the side frame member.

15. The portable grill of claim 14, in, The side table includes a hook having a first hook member, a second hook member, and a strut, the second hook member being spaced apart from the first hook member by a gap, the strut extending between the first hook member and the second hook member.

16. The portable grill of claim 15, in, The alignment flange is configured to be located within the gap when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

17. The portable grill of claim 15, in, The alignment flange is configured to engage the brace when the side table is coupled to the base in the use position.

18. The portable grill of claim 1, in, The base comprises: a front frame member having a first outer surface and a first inner surface positioned opposite the first outer surface; a rear frame member spaced apart from the front frame member, the rear frame member having a second outer surface and a second inner surface positioned opposite the second outer surface, the second inner surface facing the first inner surface; a first flange extending from the first inner surface of the front frame member, the first flange including a first retainer; and A second flange extends from the second inner surface of the rear frame member, the second flange including a second retainer.

19. The portable grill of claim 18, in, The side table includes a first column and a second column, the first column being configured to be received in the first retainer when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position, and the second column being configured to be received in the second retainer when the side table is coupled to the base in the storage position.

20. The portable grill of claim 19, in, The side table includes an upper surface and a lower surface located opposite to the upper surface, wherein the first column and the second column extend downwardly from the lower surface.

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