ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,458,170, issued on Nov. 4.
"Barbecue apparatus" was invented by Douglas P. Wurlitzer (Chico, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A ground supported barbecue apparatus utilizing a stand having a frame that supports a tray with a grill. The tray and grill are vertically positioned by a height adjuster to ensure cooking of foodstuffs at a proper temperature and above an ignited fuel source below the frame."
The patent was filed on Aug. 16, 2022, under Application No. 17/889,138.
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