Portable Fire Pit System, Device, and Method Thereof

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/563,933, filed Mar. 11, 2024, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The present invention relates generally to fire pit systems, and, more specifically, the present invention relates to a portable smokeless fire pit system for outdoor use.

Being outdoors has increased in popularity, whether it is camping, fishing, or just being in the backyard. Many outdoor activities call for a fire pit to keep warm or just for further enjoyment. Fires allow for a large group to sit and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the fire. However, fires also provide smoke and often the smoke does not travel straight upwards from the fire and, as such, it sometimes becomes necessary to move seating positions due to the path of the smoke around the fire. This can occasionally become annoying.

Fire pits can be built into the ground or can be above ground. Some above ground fire pits are bowl type fire pits that can be used on the backyard patio and may be light enough to facilitate portability. One type of portable, bowl like fire pit, includes structure to minimize the smoke generated from burning wood by employing a secondary air flow source to provide a second burn of the smoke from the burning wood similar to that disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 11,199,324 and 11,293,642. This type of fire pit is typically referenced as a smokeless fire pit that has shown to be useful.

One issue with the existing smokeless fire pits currently in the market relates to the ability to employ them on an existing wood or Trex like deck without damaging the deck surface due to the high temperatures generated in such smokeless fire pits. Other issues relate to the ability to readily clean out any wood or ash from the smokeless fire pit generated from a previous fire as well as the ability to move the fire pit into a more compact position for storage or transportation.

The present invention is directed to various embodiments of a portable fire pit for burning wood. In one embodiment, includes a main body and a base body. The main body extends to define an outer wall and an inner wall with a gap defined therebetween. The inner wall defines multiple openings therein along an upper portion of the inner wall such that air is configured to flow through the gap and through the multiple openings. The inner wall defines a chamber with a grate positioned within the chamber, the grate configured to hold wood thereon to burn in the chamber of the main body. The base body is positioned below the main body, the base body removably coupled to the main body with base coupling portions configured to couple the outer wall to the base body. The base body includes inlets defined therein, the inlets sized and configured to draw air through the base body and below the grate within the chamber of the main body.

In another embodiment, the base body is removable from the main body by decoupling the base coupling portions from the main body to facilitate cleaning components of the base body and main body. In another embodiment, the base coupling portions comprises a threaded shaft that is rotatably coupled to coupling openings defined in the base body and the main body.

In another embodiment, the portable fire pit includes a stand, the stand having a lower floor and an upper floor each with a central opening defined therein, the upper floor extending to an upper downward extension, the upper downward extension and the upper floor corresponding with an underside of base body so that the base body nests with the stand. In still another embodiment, the portable fire pit includes a stand, the stand sized and configured to be positioned below the base body so as to suspend the based body and the main body thereon so that the portable fire pit is in a use position, the stand removable from below the base body and positionable within the chamber of the main body with an outer edge of the stand positioned on a seat along an upper portion of the main body so that the portable fire pit is in a storage position. In another embodiment, the portable fire pit includes a ring configured to be positioned over an upper side of the main body.

In another embodiment, the inner wall extends upward to a seat, the seat extending transverse relative to the inner wall to the upper portion of the outer wall. In another embodiment, the outer wall includes upper coupling portions, the upper coupling portions configured to interconnect with an accessory device. In another embodiment, the portable fire pit further includes a tray, the tray configured to be positioned over brackets of the base body, the tray configured to be positioned below the grate and at a lower side of the chamber of the main body. In yet another embodiment, the outer wall and the inner wall extend upward with a hexagonal profile.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method for cleaning out a portable fire pit is provided. The method steps include: providing a main body and a base body of the portable fire pit, the main body extending to define an outer wall and an inner wall with a gap defined therebetween, the inner wall defining multiple openings therein along an upper portion of the inner wall, the inner wall defining a chamber with a grate positioned within the chamber of the main body, the base body positioned below the main body and removably coupled to the main body with coupling portions extending through the outer wall and into the base body; burning wood positioned on the grate and in the chamber of the main body such that ash from the burning wood falls through grate openings defined in the grate so that the ash falls into the base body; decoupling the coupling portions to separate the base body from the main body; and discarding the ash from the base body.

In another embodiment, the method further includes coupling the main body to the base body by inserting a shaft having windings through coupling openings defined in the outer wall of the main body and in the base body. In another embodiment, the providing step includes providing a stand sized and configured to suspend the based body and main body above a ground surface. In still another embodiment, the method further includes separating the stand from the base body and inserting the stand within the chamber of the main body to move the portable fire pit into a storage position. In another embodiment, the burning step includes drawing air flow through the gap at a lower portion of the main body to flow through the openings defined in the upper portion of the inner wall and into the chamber to provide a second burn within the chamber. In another embodiment, the burning step includes drawing air flow through inlets defined in the base body and into a lower side of the chamber below the grate to fuel fire in the chamber.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a portable fire pit is provided. The portable fire pit includes a main body, a base body and a stand. The main body includes an outer wall and an inner wall, the outer wall and inner wall extending vertically and parallel to define a gap therebetween to facilitate air flow from a lower end of the gap toward an upper end of the gap, the inner wall extending to define a chamber within the main body, the chamber including a grate positioned therein. The base body and the stand are positioned beneath the main body. The base body defines an upper level and a lower level, the upper level and lower level defining inlets positioned therebetween. The stand is coupled to the lower level of the base body. With this arrangement, the inlets of the base body are sized and configured to draw air into the base body and direct air towards the chamber of the main body.

In another embodiment, the gap defined by the inner wall and outer wall minimizes heating an exterior of outer wall of the main body. In another embodiment, the stand includes an upper central opening, a lower central opening, and stand inlets configured to allow air flow to the lower level of the base body, and wherein, the upper central opening, lower central opening, and stand inlets are configured to minimize heating of the stand. In another embodiment, the inner wall of the main body includes multiple vents sized and configured to direct air flow from the gap to the chamber. In another embodiment, the main body is removably coupled to the base body and the stand. In still another embodiment, the stand is removably coupled from the base body, and wherein, the stand is sized and configured to be positioned within the chamber to implement a storage position of the portable fire pit.

In another embodiment, the outer wall includes upper coupling portions, the upper coupling portions configured to interconnect with an accessory device. In still another embodiment, the fire pit further includes a tray, the tray configured to be positioned over brackets of the base body, the tray configured to be positioned below the grate and at a lower side of the chamber of the main body. In another embodiment, the outer wall and the inner wall extend upward with a hexagonal profile.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a portable fire pit is provided. The portable fire pit includes a stand, a base body, and a main body. The base body is configured to be positioned on the stand, the base body including inlets defined therein. The main body extends to define an outer wall and an inner wall to define a gap therebetween, the inner wall defining a chamber therein. The chamber includes a grate positioned therein. The main body extends to a first end and a second end, the first end including a ring configured to be positioned thereon, the second end being coupled to the base body. With this arrangement, the inlets of the base body are sized and configured to direct air through the base body and below the grate in the chamber of the main body; and the gap is sized and configured to draw air through the gap adjacent the second end and direct air through multiple openings defined along an upper portion of the inner wall and into the chamber.

In another embodiment, the gap is defined by the outer and inner walls and is configured to minimize heating an exterior of the main body. In another embodiment, the stand includes openings sized and configured to circulate air around portions of the stand to minimize heating the stand. In another embodiment, the main body is removably coupled to the base body with coupling portions. In still another embodiment, the stand is sized and configured to be positioned within the chamber for to move the fire pit in a compact storage position. In yet another embodiment, the outer wall includes upper coupling portions, the upper coupling portions configured to interconnect with an accessory device. In another embodiment, the fire pit further includes a tray, the tray configured to be positioned over brackets of the base body, the tray configured to be positioned below the grate and at a lower side of the chamber of the main body. In another embodiment, the outer wall and the inner wall extend upward with a hexagonal profile.

Referring to, a portable fire pitsized and configured to burn wood in a clean and mostly smokeless manner is provided. As such, the portable fire pitmay include structure that facilitates a secondary burn of the smoke created by the wood so that the portable fire pitappears to burn wood in smokeless manner. Further, the portable fire pitmay include structure that minimizes a temperature along an underside of the portable fire pitso that the portable fire pitcan burn wood therein and so that the portable fire pitdoes not become too hot for the surfaces it may be positioned upon. Furthermore, the portable fire pitmay include structure that may be readily disassembled to allow the portable fire pit to be cleaned-out as desired. Also, the portable fire pitmay be at least partially disassembled to facilitate the portable fire pit to be moved to a compact position or storage position (see). Even further, the fire pitmay include various coupling portions that may facilitate coupling secondary components or accessory devices to the fire pit.

The portable fire pitmay include a main body, a stand, and a base body. The main bodymay extend with an outer walland an inner wall. The outer wallmay extend between a first endand a second end. The inner wallmay extend to define a chambertherein or wood burning portion. The outer walland inner wallmay extend parallel to each other to define a gaptherebetween. The gapmay be exposed to external air along a lower portion of the main body and adjacent the second endor lower end of the of the outer wall. Further, the inner wall, along an upper portion thereof, may include multiple openingsdefined therein such that the multiple openingsmay provide air flow between the gapand an upper portion of the chamber. The gapmay be sized and configured to draw and direct oxygen from adjacent the lower end or second endof the outer wall, through the gap, and into the upper portion of the chamber. The chambermay include a gratepositioned therein, the grate being the structure that wood may be positioned on for burning within the chamber. The outer wallof the main bodymay include extension portionsthat may extend downward from the second endof the outer wall. The extension portionsmay be employed for coupling in the main bodyto the base body. The base bodymay extend to define inletstherein, the inletssized and configured to facilitate air flow toward and below the grateto assist in supplying oxygen to the chamber. In this manner, oxygen may fuel a fire burning in the chamberof the portable fire pitwith oxygen being drawn through the inletsof the base bodyto fuel a lower portion of the chamberand oxygen being drawn into the gapto be drawn upward through the gapand through the openingsof the main body to provide oxygen at an upper portion of the chamberto thereby, facilitate a second burn in the chamber.

Now with reference to, the fire pitmay extend with an octagonal profile or shape or a profile with eight sides. In another embodiment, the fire pitmay exhibit a hexagonal profile. In still another embodiment, the fire pitmay be cylindrical so as to extend with a circular profile. As set forth, the fire pitmay extend with eight sides. The various components of the fire pitmay extend to correspond with the eight sides, such as components of the main body, a ring, the base body, and the stand. The fire pitmay extend to define an upper sideand a lower side, which also may be referenced as an upper portion and a lower portion, respectively. The upper sidemay include the ringand the first endof the outer wallof the main body, as well as the openingsdefined in the upper portion of the inner wallof the main body. The ringmay be referenced as a cap structure that may removably nest over an upper end or upper portion defined between the outer and inner walls,of the main body. Such cap structuremay nest within a recess between the outer and inner walls,or along an inside surface of the outer wall. For example, the first endof the outer wallof the main bodymay extend to define a first periphery. The first peripherymay include the ringor cap structure positioned adjacent thereto. The ringmay be inset or positioned below the first peripheryof the main bodyso as to be readily removed from the upper sideof the fire pitby simply lifting the ringtherefrom. In this manner, the ringmay be stabilized and removably coupled or removably positioned from adjacent the first periphery. The ringor cap structure may extend with an inner peripherythat may define a chamber openingfor the chamberof the fire pit. The chamber openingmay also be a ring opening. Upon the ringbeing removed, the first endof the outer wallmay extend to define the chamber opening. As set forth, the inner wallof the main body may include the multiple openingsdefined along an upper portion of the inner wallof the main body. Such multiple openingsfacilitate air flow from the gapdefined between the outer and inner walls,of the main bodyto facilitate a second burn within the upper portion of the chamber.

With reference to, the fire pitmay define an axisextending axially, centrally and symmetrically through the fire pitsuch that, upon the fire pitbeing positioned upon a flat horizontal surface, the axis may be oriented vertically through the fire pit. The components of the fire pitmay symmetrically correspond with each other such that the axisof the fire pit may also extend axially, centrally, and symmetrically through each of the ring, main body, base bodyand the stand. The lower sideof the fire pitmay include the second endof the outer wallof the main body, the base body, and the stand, as well as a lower endof the inner wall. The lower endof the inner wallof the main bodymay extend to define a second peripherythat may extend lower or beyond the level of the second endof the outer wall(but for the extension portionsof the outer wall). The lower endof the inner wallmay be sized and configured to be positioned along an inside cornerof the base body. Such positioning may be employed by axially aligning the main bodyrelative to the base bodyand moving the main bodytoward the base body. Such main bodyand/or based bodymay need to be rotated about the axisuntil the octagonal sides of the main bodyand based bodybecome aligned. As such, the main bodymay be rotated about the axisuntil the lower endand peripheryof inner wallof the main bodycorresponds with the base bodyto facilitate axial movement of the lower endto be positioned adjacent the inside corner. Further, upon positioning the inner wallagainst the inside cornerof the base body, the extension portionsof the outer wallof the main bodymay be removably coupled to the base body. In one embodiment, the outer wallof the main bodymay be coupled to outer sidesof the base bodywith base coupling portions. Such base coupling portionsmay include a threaded shaft that may be inserted through openings defined in the main bodyand base bodyto removably couple the main bodyto the base body. Such base coupling portionsmay be in the form of one or more screws or any other coupling structure, such as a latch or the like, or any other suitable coupling mechanism. In another embodiment, the base bodymay be coupled to at least two extension portionof the outer wallof the main body.

The base bodymay be positioned over the standso as to sit upon the stand. The standmay be configured to be positioned on the ground and extend upwards to hold the base bodyand suspend the base bodyabove the ground with the main bodyand the ringpositioned on the based body, as set forth. The standmay extend with a lower floor. The lower floormay extend with a bevel extending inward towards a lower openingdefined on the lower floorof the stand. In this configuration, the lower openingmay be raised above the ground or surface the standmay be positioned upon. Further, the lower floormay extend to define an outer edge. The outer edgemay extend prior to the bevel of the lower floorand be configured to stabilize the standon the ground.

Now with reference to, as previously set forth, the ringmay be positioned adjacent the first peripheryof the main body. The ringmay include a ledgeand an inclined wall. The inclined wallmay extend upwards and inwards to the inner peripheryto define the chamber opening. Further, the inclined wallmay extend similar to a bevel towards the chamber openingor ring opening. The first peripheryor first endof the outer wallmay extend upward above the upper end of the inner wallsuch that a space between the upper end of the inner walland the outer wallmay define a seat(see). The seatmay be sized to define a widthor a distance between the outer and inner walls,. The widthof the seatmay be a similar size as the gap. The widthof the seatmay be sized and configured to receive the ledgeof the ringto be positioned thereon. As set forth, the outer wallmay extend upward above the inner wallto define a barricade. The additional height of the barricademay assist in maintaining the ledgeof the ringon the seatof the main body.

As previously set forth, the outer and inner walls,may extend parallel relative to each other to define the gaptherebetween. The inner wallmay be configured to extend further downward relative to the outer wallso that the gapmay be exposed to external air flow (or an external side of the fire pit) to define a gap opening. The gap openingmay be defined by the second endof the outer walland the outer surface of the inner wall. Further, as previously set forth, the inner wallmay define the chamberand may include the gratetherein. Further, the inner wallmay extend below the grateso that the inner wallextends to the lower end, the lower endconfigured to be positioned in or adjacent the inside cornerof the of the base body.

The base bodymay extend to include a lower level, an upper level, and a periphery wall. The lower leveland upper levelmay extend parallel to one another with a spaceextending therebetween. The periphery wallmay extend from the lower leveland extend upward and above the upper level. Further, upon the base body being positioned upright in a use position, the periphery wallmay include a vertically extending straight portionand a slanted portion. The slanted portionmay extend from the lower levelto the straight portion. The straight portionmay extend vertically upward from the slanted portionto above the upper levelof the base body.

As previously stated, the base bodymay include inletsdefined therein. The inletsmay be defined on or adjacent to the slanted portionof the periphery wall. Further, the inletsmay not be defined on each of the outer sidesof the base body. Rather, the inletsmay be defined on every other of the outer sidesof the base body. Even further, the inletsmay extend from an exteriorof the fire pitto the spacedefined between the lower and upper levels,of the base body. The straight portionmay be coupled to and extend upward above the upper levelso that the upper levelmay be positioned into the base body. The upper levelmay extend flat with a base openingtherein, the base openingmay be centered in the base body. The base openingmay be circular or other suitable shape, or may exhibit multiple apertures. Further, the base openingmay facilitate air flow to the spacedefined between the lower leveland the upper level, and continue upward to the space below the grate. The upper levelmay also include multiple bracketsand a raised plate. The raised platemay be raised and positioned above the base opening. In this configuration, the base openingand raised platemay define a base gaptherebetween. The multiple bracketsmay extend upwards past the raised plate. Further, the multiple bracketsmay be sized and configured to hold a traypositioned thereon. The base bodymay include multiple components that may act as a heat shield or heat barrier to shield the surface that the fire pit sits upon. Such components may include the raised plate, as well as the lower and upper levels,, of the base body, as well as other components discussed further herein.

The standmay extend to define the lower floorand an upper floorwith a barrierextending therebetween. The lower floor, upper floor, and barriermay extend as one piece with various portions fixedly coupled together. The lower and upper floors,may extend somewhat parallel to one another. Further, the lower floormay include a lower downward extensionthat may extend from sides or a periphery of the lower floor. The upper floormay include an upper downward extensionthat may extend from sides of the upper floor. Such upper downward extensionmay correspond with the underside of the base bodyso that the based bodymay be readily placed and nest with the stand. The lower floormay extend to define a lower openingtherein. Similarly, the upper floormay extend to define an upper openingtherein. Both the lower openingand upper openingmay be similar in size and shape, for example, the lower and upper openings,may be circular in shape. Further, the lower and upper openings,may be positioned above one another and centered within the standof the fire pit. The barriermay extend generally perpendicular to the lower and upper floors,and may be coupled thereto. The standmay include stand inletsdefined in the barrierof the stand. The stand inletsmay extend from the lower floorto the upper floorof the stand. Further, the stand inletsmay be sized and configured for facilitate the free flow of air below the fire pitand through the stand. Similar to the inletsdefined on the base body, the stand inletsmay be positioned on multiple sidesof the fire pit. However, the stand inletsmay be positioned at least every other of the sidessuch that the barriermay extend between each of the stand inlets. As previously stated, the lower floormay include the outer edge. The outer edgemay extend perpendicular and away from the barrier. Such outer edgemay be sized and configured to sit directly on the surface that the fire pit is positioned above, such as a ground surface, a floor surface, a deck surface, a table surface or any other suitable surface.

With reference to, as previously set forth, the seatmay extend perpendicular to the outer and inner walls,of the main body. The ringmay include the ledgesized and configured to be positioned on the seatof the main bodysuch that the ringmay be removable from the seat. Upon the ringbeing positioned on the seat, the inclined wallmay extend partially over and above the chambersuch that the inner peripheryof the ringmay define the chamber opening. The chamber openingmay be configured to facilitate access into the chamber. The chambermay include the gratepositioned therein, the grate extending to define an upper chamberand a lower chamber. The gratemay be sized and configured for wood to be positioned thereon, such that, the wood may be lit to create a fire within the upper chamber. The gratemay be coupled to the inner wallby an angled edge. The angled edgemay extend upwards from the inner wallto a grated surfaceof the grate. The grated surfacemay extend perpendicular to the inner wall. Further, the grated surfacemay extend with grate openingsdefined thereon. The grate openingsmay facilitate air flow from the lower chamberto the upper chamber.

As previously set forth, the extension portions, as extensions from the outer wallof the main bodymay be coupled to the outer sideof the base body. More specifically, the extension portionsof the outer wallmay be coupled to the periphery wallof the base bodyby base coupling portions, such as screw like structures. When the outer wallof main bodymay be coupled to the base body, the inner wallmay extend into the base bodyparallel to the periphery wallof the base body. Further, the inner wallmay extend to rest on the upper levelof the base bodyat the inside cornerof the base body. As such, the raised plate, multiple brackets, and the traymay be positioned within the lower chamberof the chamber. In another embodiment, the base body and the traymay be positioned within the lower chamberbelow the grate.

Now with reference to, as previously set forth, the gratemay be sized and configured for wood to be positioned thereon within the chamber. The traymay be positioned directly below the grateand may extend parallel to the grated surface. Further, the traymay be sized to generally expand the same area as the grated surface. As such, upon igniting wood within the chamber, the traymay be configured to capture ash and other debris from the wood positioned above on the grate. With the main bodycoupled to the base body, the base bodymay be positioned on the upper floorof the stand. As previously set forth, the upper floorof the standmay also extend with a bevel or upper downward extensionsuch that the upper downward extensionmay be sized and configured to correspond with the bevel or underside(see) of the lower levelof the base bodyso that the base bodynests or fits with the structure of the stand. In this manner, each of the ring, main body, base body, and standmay be removably coupled to one another.

As previously stated, the base bodymay include the inletsdefined on the slanted portionof the periphery wall. The inletsmay be sized and configured for air from the exteriorof the fire pitto flow into the base body and into the lower chamber. The air may flow into the spacedefined between the lower leveland upper levelof the base body, as shown by arrow. Once the air has entered the space, the air may be directed through the base openingwhere the raised platemay push and direct the air towards the periphery wallof the base bodyas shown by arrow. The air may then be directed up to the angled edgeand the grated surface, as shown by arrow. With this arrangement, the structure of the base body facilitates a constant flow of oxygen to the lower chamberand chamberto feed a fire burning in the fire pit.

As previously set forth, the gapdefined between the outer walland inner wallof the main bodymay provide air flow therein toward an upper portion of the chamber. The gap openingmay provide access for air to be directed therein and flow upwards towards the first endof the main bodyas shown by arrow. The air may then flow through the multiple openingsdefined on the inner wallinto the chamber, as shown by arrow. In this manner, the fire may be fed a constant flow of oxygen along the upper sideof the fire pit. Further, the oxygen provided at an upper portion of the chambermay provide a second burn of the smoke of the fire such that the smoke may be burned off prior to escaping the chamber.

The gapmay also provide an air buffer between the chamberand the exteriorof the fire pit. As such, the gapmay also keep the exteriorof the fire pitor the outer wallof the main bodyfrom overheating. The stand inletsmay be configured to provide air flow throughout the standsuch that heating of the standand base bodymay be minimized. The air may enter the standthrough the stand inlets, as shown by arrow. The air may then flow to the upper openingon the upper floorof the stand. The lower levelof the base bodymay be positioned directly on the upper floorsuch that the air may cool the lower levelof the base bodyfrom the upper opening. Further, various components may act as heat shield to assist in minimizing heat reaching the ground surface or the surface the fire pit sits upon, such as the tray, raised plate, upper level, lower level. Further, the lower floorand the upper floorof the standmay also act as a heat shield in assisting to minimize heating the ground surface or floor surface or the like.

Now with reference to, the fire pitmay be configured to be moved from the use position to a compact position or storage position. As previously set forth, the main bodymay be coupled to the base bodyby the base coupling portionsand the base bodymay be positioned on the upper floorof the stand. Upon it being desired to store or transport the fire pit, the components of the fire pitmay readily be disassembled from the use position and placed in the compact or storage position. The standmay be sized and configured so that a portion of the stand may fit within the chamberof the main body. That is, the stand may be turned upside-down so that the upper floormay first be inserted within the chamberso that the outer edgeof the stand lays upon the seatof the main body. As such, disassembly of the fire pitmay be employed by lifting the main bodyand base bodyfrom the stand, and removing the ringfrom the main body. The standmay then be rotated upside-down and positioned within the chamberso that the outer edgesits engaged to rest on the seatof the main body. The ringmay then be replaced over the top side of the main body. The outer wallextends a height above the seatsuch that the standand ringmay be maintained in the compact position as long as the fire pit remains upright. In this manner, the fire pitmay be readily moved from a use position to a compact position for storing the fire pit, for example. Further, such compact position may also be useful when transporting the fire pit as well as for packaging purposes.

The stand inletsof the standmay be configured to allow for air flow through the stand, which may minimize heating of the stand, as well as the lower levelof the base body. Similarly, the inletsof the base bodymay assist to minimize heating the underside of the base body. As such, the stand inlets, as well as the inletsof the base body, may allow for the standand the base bodyto quickly cool such that the fire pitmay be put into the compact position soon after the use of the fire pit.

In another embodiment, the fire pitmay readily be disassembled to clean-out the fire pit. For example, the base coupling portionsmay be removed from the extension portionsof the main body. Upon the base coupling portionsbeing removed, the base bodymay be slidingly removed from the underside of the main body, which will expose the tray. The traymay simply be lifted-up from the brackets. The ash in the tray may be dumbed and cleaned-off. The based body may also cleaned-out and, if there is any debris on the top side of the grate in the chamberof the fire pit, the main body may simply be turned upside-down to remove such debris. The user may then quickly replace the trayto sit on the brackets of the base body, then the base body may be re-inserted back into the underside of the main body(into the lower chamberuntil appropriately positioned so that the base coupling portionscan be replaced to couple the main bodyto the base body.

With reference to, the main bodyof the fire pitmay include upper coupling portions. The upper coupling portionsmay be positioned along an external surface of the outer wallof the main bodywith two upper coupling portionson opposing sides of the main body. Further, the upper coupling portionsmay include structure similar to the base coupling portions. Each of the upper coupling portionsmay include a knoband a threaded shaft (not shown) that may be wound into and out of openings (not shown) defined in the outer wallof the main body. The upper coupling portionsmay be partially withdrawn from a given opening so that various other components, such as accessory device may be saddled over the shaft and be sandwiched against the outer wallby tightening the knobagainst the component or accessory device. The various components or accessory devices that may be employed to be coupled to the main bodywith the upper coupling portionsmay include, handles, a heat deflector, a spark deflector, a griddle and/or a grill, or any other suitable component or accessory device sized and configured to be coupled to the fire pit.

Now with reference to, another embodiment of a fire pitis provided. The fire pitof this embodiment may include similar components including a ring, a main body, a base body, and a stand. The structure of the fire pitmay function in a similar manner as that set forth in the previous embodiment. The ringmay include a ledgeand an inclined wall. The main bodymay define an outer walland an inner wall. The inner wallmay extend to define a chamberwithin the main body. The outer wallmay extend above the inner wallto a first end. The inner wallmay extend below the outer wallto second endof the main body. The first endmay extend to define a first periphery. The inner and outer walls,may extend parallel relative to each other so that the distance between inner and outer walls,defines a width. The inner wallmay terminate at a top side thereof to define a seat, the seatextending to the outer wall. Such ledgeof the ringmay be configured to rest on the seatof the main body.

The base bodymay extend to define a lower level, an upper level, and a periphery wall. The periphery wallmay extend from the lower levelto the upper level. The upper levelmay include a gratethereon. The gratemay extend to define an angled edgeand a grated surface. The grated surfacemay include grate openingsdefined therein. The grated surfaceand the lower levelmay extend parallel while the periphery wallmay extend perpendicular to the lower leveland grated surface. The periphery wallmay include inletsdefined thereon. The inletsmay be positioned on cornersof the base body. Further, the inletsmay not extend the full length of the periphery wall. The lower levelmay define a topsideand a bottom side. Further, the lower levelmay extend to a base openingdefined therein. The base openingmay extend from the topsideto the bottom sideof the lower level. The base body may also include a lower platethat may be positioned directly below the base openingand extending from the bottom sideof the lower level. Such lower platemay act as a heat shield. The bottom sidemay also include multiple bracketsextending downwards therefrom.

The standmay extend to define stand legs, a floor, and a barrier. The stand legsmay be coupled to both the floorand the barrier. Further the stand legsmay extend from the floortowards a ground that the fire pitmay be positioned upon. The barriermay extend upwards above the floor. In this manner, the barriermay be above the floorso that the floormay be inset relative to a height of the barrier. Upon the base bodybeing positioned over the stand, the lower levelof the base body and the floorof the stand may define a hollow portiontherebetween. Further, the floormay define a topand a bottom. The bottommay include supportsextending therefrom to a bottom plate.

Similar to the previous embodiment, the ring, the main body, the base body, and the standmay be coupled to one another. The ringmay be positioned on the seatof the main bodysuch that the ringmay rest on the seat. The main bodymay extend from the first endof the outer wallto the second endof the inner wall. Adjacent to the second endof the inner wall, the inner wallmay define lower ventstherein. Such lower ventsmay provide oxygen to the underside of the grate. In this embodiment, the base bodymay be slidingly positioned in a lower portion of the chamberso that extension portionsof the outer wallmay be coupled to the stand. That is, the extension portionsof the outer wallof the main bodymay be coupled to the barrierof the standby screws. As such, the main bodymay be removably coupled to the stand. Further, the outer wallmay be coupled to the standon one or more facesof the main body.

With the standcoupled to the main body, the inner wallof the main bodymay extend over the base bodysuch that the base bodymay be positioned into the chamberfrom the underside thereof. The inner wallmay extend over the periphery wallof the base body. The base bodymay be positioned on the standwhere the multiple bracketsextending from the bottom sideof the base bodymay be set on the topof the floorof the stand. As such, the multiple bracketsmay be sized and configured to hold the base bodyup from the stand. In this manner, the fire pitmay be assembled.

With the base bodypositioned within the chamberof the main body, the gratemay extend adjacent the inner wallof the main body. More specifically, the angled edgeof the gratemay be positioned adjacent the inner wall. Further, the angled edgemay extend upwards towards the grated surfaceof the grate. The gratemay be sized and configured for wood to be positioned and ignited thereon. The base bodymay include a traypositioned therein. The traymay be positioned directly below the grateand be coupled to the angled edgeof the grate. Further, the traymay be coupled to the gratewhere the inletsare defined on the periphery wallof the base body. The traymay be sized and configured to capture ash and other debris from the wood positioned on the grate. The tray may also act as a heat shield to minimize heating the floor the fire pitis positioned upon. In one embodiment, the gratemay be removably coupled to the base bodysuch that the traymay be emptied and cleaned out.

Similar to the previous embodiment, the outer walland the inner wallof the main bodymay define a gaptherebetween, the gaphaving a gap openingadjacent an end of the outer wall. Further, the gap openingmay be defined where exterior air may flow into the gap, as depicted by arrow. The air may flow upward through the gaptowards the first endof the main bodyand through multiple openingsdefined on the inner wallat an upper portion of the chamber, as depicted by arrow. In this manner, oxygen may be provided at an upper portion of the chamber to provide a second burn of the fuel in the fire pit to, thereby, burn the smoke produced by the wood prior the smoke leaving the chamber.

As previously set forth, the lower ventsdefined in the inner wallof the main bodymay facilitate providing oxygen to an underside of the chamber. Air may flow into the fire pitthrough the lower ventsdefined on the inner walland under the lower levelof the base body, as shown by arrow. Once the air is flowing between the lower levelof the base bodyand the floorof the stand, the air may then be directed by the lowered platethrough the base opening, as shown by arrow. The tray, being positioned above the base opening, may direct air flow towards the periphery wallbefore being directed to the grated surfaceof the grateas shown by arrow. In this manner, oxygen may flow to the burning wood and may provide oxygen to the fire within a lower side of the chamberin the main body.

The various structural components of the embodiments of the fire pitset forth herein may be formed from metallic materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, or any other suitable metallic material, as well as any other materials needed to form and manufacture the various components of the fire pit, as known by one of ordinary skill in the art. Further, the structural components of the fire pitmay be formed by employing known manufacturing techniques and processes, such as welding, molding, milling, drilling, bending, fastening, soldering, etc., as known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

While the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and have been described in detail herein. Further, the structural features of any one embodiment disclosed herein may be combined or replaced by any one of the structural features of another embodiment set forth herein. However, it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following appended claims.