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Is a charcoal grill patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a charcoal grill have been patented many times, but "a charcoal grill" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 367 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “charcoal grillbarbecue” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 365 best keyword matches we examined, 88 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: WEBER STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO (21), CHUNG KIOSKY (15), BRADLEY W C CO (13), MASTERBUILT MFG LLC (4).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47J (349), Y02A (33), F24B (22), A23B (17).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a charcoal grill
- Charcoal barbecue grill capable of adjusting the heating temperature US-2026041275-A1 2026 · Supply Chain Sources LLC
Provided herein are charcoal grills capable of precisely adjusting a heating temperature, the grill having a furnace body, a grilling grate, and a charcoal box, wherein the grilling grate and the charcoal box are installed inside …
View on Google Patents - Lightweight, compact, and foldable barbecue grill with the features of easy opening and closing, skewers' height adjustment, and foldable and detachable charcoal chamber WO-2023148677-A1 2023 · OJAGHLOO JAFAR
Grilling kebabs, cooking food, and brewing fire tea in the lap of nature and on a trip undoubtedly bring great pleasure and joy. Most common barbecues and braziers have relatively large sizes and heavy weights, which makes it diff…
View on Google Patents - Multifunctional charcoal barbecue grill WO-2022037395-A1 2022 · DXID NINGBO IND DESIGN CO LTD
A multifunctional charcoal barbecue grill, comprising: a barbecue grill base (1) and a pot body (2). A heating mechanism and an air outlet mechanism are provided between the barbecue grill base (1) and the pot body (2); the heatin…
View on Google Patents - Portable Charcoal Grill and Smoker US-2022087475-A1 2022 · MASTERBUILT MFG LLC
The disclosed embodiments provide a portable charcoal grill and smoker that includes a lower body panel and a lid. A unitary body liner may be positioned within the lower body panel and configured to support a grill rack. The body…
View on Google Patents - Charcoal type barbecue grill having intelligent oxygen supply system WO-2020147304-A1 2020 · JIANGMEN FENGPIN HARDWARE ELECTRONIC CO LTD
A charcoal type barbecue grill having an intelligent oxygen supply system, comprising: a grill body (1), a charcoal pan (3), a grilling grate (5), an intelligent oxygen supply system, and an oil isolation pan (4). The charcoal pan…
View on Google Patents - Charcoal Grilling Insert for Pellet Barbecues US-2018368617-A1 2018 · ALLMENDINGER KLAUS KARL
A grill box insert and grill insert controller for attaching to a pellet barbecue. The grill box insert has an open top, and an opening on the bottom for placement directly over a pellet barbecue's fire pot. The grill box inse…
View on Google Patents - Charcoal grilling apparatus and methods US-9289095-B2 2016 · GOFF IV BEN DOUGLAS
Described are embodiments of a grilling apparatus and associated methods that can include a bottom portion defining a cavity and a firewall. The firewall can be positioned within the cavity defined by the bottom portion such that …
View on Google Patents - Charcoal barbecue rotisserie grill cooker US-8677891-B2 2014 · STIER RANDAL J
A compact portable charcoal-fired barbecue cooker is convertible for rotisserie cooking or for grill cooking. The cooker has a fire basket or charcoal grate, which can swing or rotate between a lowered, horizontal position, used f…
View on Google Patents - Portable charcoal barbecue grill US-8201550-B2 2012 · MALUMYAN KARO
A grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks within …
View on Google Patents - Portable combination gas and charcoal barbecue grill US-8316837-B2 2012 · MALUMYAN KARO
A gas grill base is pivotally attached at a first end to a folding stand with three pivoting U-shaped supports and a center pivot. Two of the supports rest on the ground on casters or wheels. The third support slides and locks wit…
View on Google Patents - Barbecue grill with biomass gasifier combustion unit as charcoal starter or heat source US-2007272229-A1 2007 · SPENTON LLC
Barbecue grill consisting of housing containing possible charcoal rack and one or more cooking grills. Attached below housing is a biomass gasifier/combustion unit providing charcoal starting and combustion air control for charcoa…
View on Google Patents - Charcoal tray and grate lift system for gas barbecue grills US-2004112226-A1 2004
A gas barbecue grill including a firebox assembly containing a gas burner element, a cooking grate supported thereabove, a top casting rotatably affixed thereto, the firebox assembly defining a receiving slot in a sidewall thereof…
View on Google Patents - Grate assembly for a charcoal grill US-2004118393-A1 2004 · COLEMAN CO
A portable grill that folds to a very compact configuration, with the legs folded underneath a firebox and a side table folded beneath the legs. The side table may be folded outward to present the handle for transporting the grill…
View on Google Patents - Temperature-controlled charcoal grill and method therefor US-2003015188-A1 2003
A temperature-controlled charcoal barbecue grill comprises a housing, a charcoal-fired chamber, a cooking region, a cover or lid substantially enclosing the cooking region and charcoal-fired chamber, and a temperature control modu…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a charcoal grill been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Kitchen gadgets are a crowded, mature field; novelty usually sits in one specific mechanism, the material, or how two familiar functions are combined.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.