Abstract: A fused electrical plug for interconnecting appliances with a power supply (such as a conventional wall outlet). The plug includes at least neutral and positive terminal posts and may includes a ground terminal. The plug also includes a first body portion from which the neutral terminal post extends, the first body portion including a cavity for receiving a fuse. A second plug body portion carries the positive terminal post while a hinge secures the first and second plug portions for pivotal relative movement between an open position wherein the fuse receiving cavity is accessible in a closed position wherein the fuse receiving cavity is inaccessible. Electrical communication to the appliance is established via a fuse within the cavity and the positive terminal only when the first and second body portions are in the closed position. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second plug body portions are molded with the hinge being formed as a living hinge.

Abstract: An improved feed system for a microwave oven, including a shelf mounting a microwave energy source and a shelf extension protruding not more than half-way into the microwave cavity. The shelf extension acts as a microwave launching portion and includes a pair of adjacent cut-out sections with arcuate perimeters matching the rotational arc circumscribed by a pair of rotating stirrer blades. Alternative embodiments of the shelf extension - microwave launching portion are illustrated and described.

Abstract: A microwave oven including a window portion in each of two opposing side walls through which microwave energy is fed into the oven cavity. The window portions are covered by a microwave transparent panel which is configured to support a shelf within the oven cavity.