Abstract: A handle assembly for a cooking utensil that secures and holds a lid on the utensil so that any liquid contents of the utensil may be easily, safely, and expeditiously poured from the utensil. The handle assembly comprises a handle body and a lever. The handle body is attached to the utensil at one end and has an opposite outer end that may be grasped by a user. The lever, which has a grip end and a clamp end, is rotatably or pivotably secured in an opening in the handle body. When the outer end of the handle body and the grip end of the lever are simultaneously grasped, the clamp end of the lever comes into contact with the lid of the utensil and holds the lid on the utensil while the contents of the utensil are poured out of the utensil through a spout formed in an upper edge of the utensil.

Abstract: A method of using a handle assembly to remove liquid from a utensil so that any liquid contents of the utensil may be easily, safely, and expeditiously poured from the utensil. A utensil with a lid, a spout, and a handle assembly is provided. The handle assembly comprises a handle body having an outer portion defining an opening and an outer end and a lever having a grip end and a clamp end is rotatably secured to the handle body within the opening. The grip end of the lever is moved, tipped, or squeezed toward the outer end of the handle body, and the utensil is tipped in the direction of said spout so said liquid pours out of said spout while said clamp end of the lever presses on said lid. When the lever of the handle assembly is not in use, the grip end of the lever is spaced apart from the outer end of the handle body, and the outer ends of the handle body may be used to lift or move the utensil.

Abstract: A pressure cooker handle assembly that relieves pressure in the cooker and unlocks the lid by pushing a single button twice. The button includes a tab that directly activates a pressure relief valve to release the pressure and a leg that depresses a stopbar to unlock the lid. Pressing of the button a first time releases the pressure in the cooker, but does not unlock the lid. A latch system prevents the cooker from again building pressure once the button is pressed. When the button is pressed a second time the leg depresses the stopbar to unlock the lid from the cooker.

Abstract: A pressure cooker handle assembly that relieves pressure in the cooker and unlocks the lid by pushing a single button twice. The button includes a tab that directly activates a pressure relief valve to release the pressure and a leg that depresses a stopbar to unlock the lid. Pressing of the button a first time releases the pressure in the cooker, but does not unlock the lid. A latch system prevents the cooker from again building pressure once the button is pressed. When the button is pressed a second time the leg depresses the stopbar to unlock the lid from the cooker.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for use with electrical appliances including removable temperature control devices includes a mounting panel on the temperature control device to which an electrical connector on a power supply cord is magnetically and electrically coupled. The mounting panel includes a ferrous contact plate attached to an outer surface thereof between a pair of conductive pins. The power supply cord includes a female electrical receptacle with a magnet subassembly attached at or near an outer surface thereof. The receptacle may be removably coupled to the mounting panel by positioning the receptacle outer surface adjacent the mounting panel contact plate. The magnet subassembly is designed to allow the receptacle to withstand a preselected tensile or pulling force and a preselected shearing or lateral force.

Abstract: A pressure cooker handle assembly that relieves pressure in the cooker and unlocks the lid by pushing a single button twice. The button includes a tab that directly activates a pressure relief valve to release the pressure and a leg that depresses a stopbar to unlock the lid. Pressing of the button a first time releases the pressure in the cooker, but does not unlock the lid. A latch system prevents the cooker from again building pressure once the button is pressed.

Abstract: A floor vent register and room humidifier comprising a main body with a liquid trough located proximate an air passageway; a wick disposed at least partly in the trough and extending at least partly into the passageway and operable to draw water from the trough towards the passageway; a removable grill protecting the wick and providing access to the wick and trough; and a deflector coupled to the grill for altering the direction of flow of the air exiting the grill.

Abstract: A low pressure cooker is disclosed having a pan and a pressurizable lid. Latch handles that pivot about a generally vertical axis are provided for latching the pressurizable lid in position relative to the pan. The cooker may also include a non-pressurizable lid that cannot be latched in position using the latch handles.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for use with electrical appliances including removable temperature control devices includes a mounting panel on the temperature control device to which an electrical connector on a power supply cord is magnetically and electrically coupled. The mounting panel includes a ferrous contact plate attached to an outer surface thereof between a pair of conductive pins. The power supply cord includes a female electrical receptacle with a magnet subassembly attached at or near an outer surface thereof. The receptacle may be removably coupled to the mounting panel by positioning the receptacle outer surface adjacent the mounting panel contact plate. The magnet subassembly is designed to allow the receptacle to withstand a preselected tensile or pulling force and a preselected shearing or lateral force.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for use with electrical appliances including removable temperature control devices includes a mounting panel on the temperature control device to which an electrical connector on a power supply cord is magnetically and electrically coupled. The mounting panel includes a ferrous contact plate attached to an outer surface thereof between a pair of conductive pins. The power supply cord includes a female electrical receptacle with a magnet subassembly attached at or near an outer surface thereof. The receptacle may be removably coupled to the mounting panel by positioning the receptacle outer surface adjacent the mounting panel contact plate. The magnet subassembly is designed to allow the receptacle to withstand a preselected tensile or pulling force and a preselected shearing or lateral force.

Abstract: A submersible light includes a back cover which mounts the light. A lens assembly is mounted on the back cover and forms a downwardly-open enclosure therewith. A light assembly, which includes an illumination subassembly, is received in the enclosure. The light assembly includes a housing which engages a sealing gasket within the enclosure for sealing the light assembly against water infiltration. A second barrier against water infiltration is provided by the bell jar effect of the back cover of the lens assembly, which collectively form a downwardly-open enclosure for receiving the light assembly.

Abstract: A room humidifying assembly (20) is provided which is easily and quickly installed, is simple to operate, and is a cost effective means for maintaining a comfortable humidity level in a room. The room humidifying assembly (20) preferably includes a body (22), adapted for positioning within a ventilation duct (24) adjacent a duct outlet (26), and a wick (32) having a first section (34) and a second section (36). The body (22) includes a reservoir (28) adapted to hold a supply of water, and the second section (36) of the wick (32) is disposed within the reservoir (28) in contact with the water therein. The first section (34) of the wick (32) is supported across at least a portion of the duct (24) by an apertured frame (30) secured to the body (22) to permit the passage of ventilating air through the first section (34). The wick (32) is configured for delivery of water from the second section (36) to the first section (34) by capillary attraction.

Abstract: A bonnet style hair dryer includes integral left and right speakers. Each of the speakers is positioned proximate a respective ear of the user when the bonnet is placed over the user's head. A stereo audio cable is connected to the speakers with the opposite end connected to a stereo audio jack positioned within the bonnet. The speakers can thus be connected, via a removable external audio cable, to any suitable audio source so that a user can receive audio entertainment or information while her or his hair is being dried. The external audio cable may have an in-line stereophonic audio amplifier incorporated therein. The speakers have speaker cones which are heat formed from a polyester film to increase the efficiency of the speakers. The speaker cones may also have radial or tangential ribs formed therein. A one-piece folding speaker holder provides for toolless mounting of the speakers within the hair dryer bonnet.

Abstract: A bonnet style hair dryer includes integral left and right speakers. Both rigid bonnet and soft bonnet embodiments are described. In either embodiment, each of the speakers is positioned proximate a respective ear of the user when the bonnet is placed over the user's head. Air deflectors prevent heated air form being directed onto the speakers. A stereo audio cable is connected to the speakers with the opposite end connected to a stereo audio jack positioned within the bonnet. The speakers can thus be connected, via a removable external audio cable, to any suitable audio source, including radio, television audio, stereo music source, etc. so that a user can receive audio entertainment or information while her or his hair is being dried. At the same time, should the user not desire to listen to audio programming, the external cable can be easily removed and the entire stereo audio system becomes virtually invisible from the exterior of the hair dryer.

Abstract: A bonnet style hair dryer includes integral left and right speakers. Each of the speakers is positioned proximate a respective ear of the user. A two conductor stereo audio cable is separately attached to each speaker with the opposite end connected to an audio jack. The speakers can thus be connected, via a removable external audio cable, to any suitable audio source, including radio, television audio, stereo music source, etc. so that a user can receive audio entertainment or information while her or his hair is being dried. At the same time, should the user not desire to listen to audio programming, the external cable can be easily removed and the entire stereo audio system becomes virtually invisible from the exterior of the hair dryer.