Abstract: A freezer-to-fire “brick” or “puck” is made of solid aluminum. These are each formed from a rectangular solid or an upright cylinder, respectively, with a cavity molded into one end of each. Holes are provided in each for ease of handling. A specialized handle is provided for engaging the holes. The invention also includes methods for using the brick, puck, and specialized handle.

Abstract: The invention aids in grilling foods by scraping foods such as paella off of a cooking surface to prevent burning and with minimal disturbance to their visual appearance. It comprises a decorative and ergonomic handle attached to a spoon bowl shaped like a shallow spherical cap, with the edge of the spherical cap distal to the handle being truncated and formed into a straight edge for cutting.

Abstract: A grill top that can be removably attached to a barbecue grill fire basin has a lever that adjusts the height of the rack above the fire basin. The lever handle is located well away from the fire. A ratchet mechanism holds the rack at a selected height, and parallelogram bars maintain the rack in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A grill top that can be removably attached to a barbecue grill fire basin has a lever that adjusts the height of the rack above the fire basin. The lever handle is located well away from the fire. A ratchet mechanism holds the rack at a selected height, and parallelogram bars maintain the rack in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A chain mail pad has at least one substantially straight side into which two loops are formed to encircle two of the fingers, preferably the thumb and forefinger. When the two loops are placed over these fingers and the pad draped over the palm, the palm and proximal portions of the inner surfaces of the fingers are protected from puncture and cuts that would otherwise be caused by slippage of a shellfish shucking knife.