I did a search last night on Weber grill history, and came up with the Bullet history and differences from inception. Another with a one page poster type with picture of certain grills and when they were introduced.

Does anyone have a link that describes the detailed kettles and grill history, differences, years of manufacture, when they quit making the models, etc?

Thanks

Mike,

The only thing I've seen is a one page pdf file, probably the one you referenced...

Weber Grill History

Bill

Yeah, that and the Bullet have been all I can find so far...

My Weber Big Book of Grilling had a prety good history of the kettle gril.

Go to Google.com. On the top menu, click "More" and select "Patents". It will take you to Google Patents Search. Enter the search term "Weber Barbecue". This will list the Weber Stephens barbecue patents. Searching through the patents reveals patents for the Weber kettle, ash catcher, charcoal chimney and many other Weber products. This gives some history as to when things were patented and the patent drawings are quite interesting.

Or do a search for these patent numbers

Gold Ash catcher assembly 5036832, 6155248
Silver Ash Catcher assembly 4576140
Ash disposal damper for barbecue kettle 4416248
Ash disposal and damping means for barbecue grill 6318356
Propane Flavorizer Bars 4727853
Peformer 5076252
Performer D327390
Smokey Joe Silver 4498452
Smokey Joe Gold 4535749, 4836179
Slide away lid holder 4777927
Kettle 4453530, 5572983
Performer Kettle cart 5027788
Propane square kettle and round charcoal kettle 4966125
Propane grill 4677964, 5873355
Go Anywhere Propane grill 4627408
Propane Rotisserie 5245917
Charcoal igniter D366392

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Rusty Barton,

the patent site is great. soooo much
done already. one patent of interest
might be # 5213075. its a gas starter
for a kettle. interesting idea.
got some neat ideas for my wheelchair
also.