Barbeque grill handle

Abstract

A handle for a barbeque grill lid has a first end and an opposing second end which are connected to the lid. The handle has an intermediate portion between the ends which is spaced away from the lid. The intermediate portion has a slot formed in the exterior surface thereof at the side facing away from the lid. The slot reduces the cross-sectional area of the handle, reducing heat transfer from the lid through the handle while at the same time increasing the external surface area of the handle, increasing air cooling of the handle.

1 . A barbeque grill lid comprising:
 a lid body having an interior and an exterior, said lid body configured to be selectively located over a barbeque to close an area of the barbeque; and   a handle connected to said lid body for use by a user in moving said lid body relative to the barbeque, said handle comprising a handle body having a first end and an opposing second end, said first end and said second end connected to said lid body, an intermediate portion of said handle body between said ends being spaced away from said lid body, said intermediate portion of said handle body having a first side facing said lid body and a second side facing away from said lid body, at least said second side of said intermediate portion having a slot formed therein.   
     
     
         2 . The barbeque grill lid in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said slot is rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         3 . The barbeque grill lid in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said slot is arcuate in shape. 
     
     
         4 . The barbeque grill lid in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said handle body is constructed from metal. 
     
     
         5 . The barbeque grill lid in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said handle body is generally C-shaped. 
     
     
         6 . The barbeque grill lid in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said slot extends inwardly from an exterior surface of said intermediate portion of said handle body.