Non-absorbent briquette for gas grills

Abstract

An improved briquette (1) for use in gas grills wherein the briquette provides a smooth non-absorbent outer surface (3) that allows grease and food drippings to flow over the briquette without becoming trapped in the surface of the briquette, thereby reducing the likelihood of rust forming inside the grill and prolonging the life of the grill.

Claims

1. A briquette for use in a gas grill, said briquette comprising: a body having an outer surface wherein an upper surface of the body is rounded to allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off the briquette; wherein a lower surface of the body is rounded to further allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off of the briquette; said entire outer surface of said body is constructed from an alloy mixture of iron (Fe), carbon (C), and at least eleven percent (11%) chromium (Cr) wherein said alloy mixture provides a smooth non-absorbent nonporous outer surface on said body of the briquette.

2. The briquette of claim 1 wherein: said alloy mixture further comprises at least five percent (5%) nickel.

3. The briquette of claim 1 wherein: said alloy mixture further comprises Molybendum.

4. The briquette of claim 1 wherein: said alloy mixture having a density within a range of 7,500 kg/m3 to 8,000 kg/m3.

5. A briquette for use in a gas grill, said briquette comprising: a body having an outer surface wherein an upper surface of the body is rounded to allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off the briquette; wherein a lower surface of the body is rounded to further allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off of the briquette; said entire outer surface of said body is constructed from an alloy mixture of iron (Fe), carbon (C), at least eleven percent (11%) chromium (Cr), and at least five percent (5%) nickel wherein said alloy mixture provides a smooth non-absorbent nonporous outer surface on said body of the briquette.

6. The briquette of claim 5 wherein: said alloy mixture further comprises Molybendum.

7. The briquette of claim 5 wherein: said alloy mixture having a density within a range of 7,500 kg/m3 to 8,000 kg/m3.

8. A briquette for use in a gas grill, said briquette comprising: a body having an outer surface wherein an upper surface of the body is rounded to allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off the briquette; wherein a lower surface of the body is rounded to further allow grease and food drippings to flow over and off the briquette; said entire outer surface of said body is constructed from an alloy mixture of iron (Fe), carbon (C), at least eleven percent (11%) chromium (Cr), and at least five percent (5%) nickel wherein said alloy mixture provides a smooth non-absorbent nonporous outer surface on said body of the briquette; and said alloy mixture having a density within a range of 7,500 kg/m3 to 8,000 kg/m3.

9. The briquette of claim 8 wherein: said alloy mixture further comprises Molybendum.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is top perspective view of a briquette of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a side view of the briquette of the present invention; and

(4) FIG. 3 is a side sectional view along lines 3-3 of FIG. 2.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(5) For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is as follows: 1. briquette, generally 2. body 3. outer surface 4. alloy mixture

(6) With Reference to FIGS. 1-3, an improved briquette 1 of the present invention is illustrated. The briquette preferably has a body 2 having an outer surface 3 constructed from an alloy mixture 4 of iron (Fe), carbon (C), at least eleven percent (11%) chromium (Cr), and at least five percent (5%) nickel (N) to provide a smooth nonporous surface that does not absorb grease. Molybendum may also be added to the alloy mixture 4 to further prevent pitting and corrosion on the alloy mixture 4 and the outer surface 3 of the briquette 1. A preferred density of the alloy mixture 4 is preferably within a range of 7,500 kg/m.sup.3 to 8,000 kg/m.sup.3 to provide a desired heat retention and smooth surface.

(7) The entire body 2 of the briquette 1 may be formed from the alloy mixture 4 or just the outer surface 3 of the briquette 1 may be formed from the alloy mixture 3.

(8) It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.