Abstract: According to various embodiments, a cooking appliance having a cooktop plate and a heating device which is arranged below the cooktop plate may include an indicator device for optical temperature indication below the cooktop plate. The indication devices may include a thermochrome material for temperature indication wherein the thermochrome material essentially consists of metal oxides, which are fluorescent for emitting light and which are present in the manner of quantum dots having a predominant proportion of grain sizes between 10 nm and 80 nm and which are admixed in a fluorescent thermochrome paint.

Abstract: A method of assembling an appliance using a curable silicone composition optionally containing spacer beads of an appropriate size to permit adhesively joining the appliance parts in a desirably spaced-apart arrangement.

Abstract: A grill comprising a front, a rear, a grill base, a first grill door and a second grill door. The first grill door comprises an opening and is in hinged communication with the grill base. The second grill door is in communication with the first grill door via a hinge, which is disposed at a rear portion of the opening. When the second grill door is in a closed position, the second grill door seals the opening in the first grill door. A method of grilling comprising the steps of opening the first grill door, placing food on the grill base and closing the first grill door to cook food. The method further comprises the steps of opening the first and the second grill door during the cooking process, thereby creating a flue that urges smoke away from the front of the grill and towards the rear of the grill.

Abstract: A grill comprising a front, a rear, a grill base, a grill lid and a grill door. The grill lid comprises an opening and is in hinged communication with the grill base. The grill door communicates with the grill lid via a hinge, which is disposed at a rear portion of the opening. When the grill door is closed, the grill door seals the opening in the grill lid. The grill lid includes a lifting-assist mechanism and the grill door has an opening-assist mechanism. A method of grilling comprising the steps of opening the grill lid, placing food on the grill base and closing the grill lid to cook food. The method further comprises the steps of opening the grill lid and the grill door during the cooking process, thereby creating a flue that urges smoke away from the front of the grill and towards the rear of the grill.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable stove top covering that is used to protect the surface of the stove top during cooking. The stove top covering is comprised of a substantially planar sheet of material that may have decorative indicia or graphic thereon, such indicia may include recipes, instructions and/or information, etc. The cover is designed to protect the stove top as well as absorb fluids, such as oil, sauce and water. A bottom fluid impervious layer protects the stove top while an absorbent layer retains any spills with the top layer having micro holes for fluids to pass through and retained thereby. Also provided is a lip passing around the periphery of the cover and each heating element to contain fluids and food particle on the disposable cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food-cooking surface for a kitchen utensil or cooker, characterized in that the cooking surface is a coating containing at least 30% niobium. Advantageously, the coating contains zirconium or titanium, with a content of less than 70%.

Abstract: A cooking hob includes a glass slab, to which an underlying metal box structure is connected. The upper surface of the box structure carries heating elements applied thereto, and a profile bar secured to the lower surface of the slab to separate a part of a chamber formed by the box structure from a compartment below a control and adjustment member. The profile bar is shaped to form at least two air chambers.

Abstract: A glass-ceramic plate intended in particular to cover heating elements, and having at least one bevel 35 mm or more wide, a method of manufacturing the plate, and a cooking appliance including the plate.

Abstract: A control unit (10) for a cooking hob has at least one viewing window (24). The control unit (10) is attached or attachable below the viewing window (24) and comprises a plurality of control elements (12) operable from a top side of the control unit (10). At least one display (14) is arranged on the top side of the control unit (10). A control panel (16) forms an unmovable part of the control unit. A number of elastic elements (30) are for resiliently supporting the display (14) on the control unit (10). The control unit (10) comprises a display frame (18) for at least partially enclosing the display (14). The display frame (18) includes a sealing lip (28) on its upper side and the elastic elements (30) at its lower side. A cooking hob has at least one control unit (10).

Abstract: A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes an at least semi-transparent support plate having a bottom provided with at least one colored layer and at least one semi-transparent metal layer. The metal layer has at least one continuous cut-out section and the colored layer is arranged in the area of the cut-out section.

Abstract: A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes a support plate made of a glass or glass ceramics and having at least one at least partially transparent area for covering a display element. A coating is applied onto the support plate and includes at least one semi-transparent metallic layer having a layer thickness between 10 nm and 50 nm, at least one further metallic layer, and a dielectric separation layer separating the further metallic layer from the semi-transparent metallic layer.

Abstract: Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top.

Abstract: A glass-ceramic plate of lithium aluminosilicate free of arsenic and antimony, the optical transmission of which, for a thickness of 4 mm, is between 0.2 and 4% for at least one wavelength between 400 and 500 nm.

Abstract: Five burners are arranged in the form of an “x.” The units are covered by a grate including two side sections, each covering two burners, and a central section covering the center burner. The side sections have concave inner side edges that mate with a circular segment of the center grate.

Abstract: A cooking appliance including a glass cooktop having a plurality of spaced heating elements is provided with a cover in the form of a sheet which clings to the upper surface of the cooktop, about the heating elements, to protect the cooktop from spills, scratches and the like during use, while also preferably providing a decorative, graphic appearance.

Abstract: An arrangement with a worktop and a cooktop with a cooking surface, a mounting frame and a decorative frame, which is arranged in a recess in the worktop, with the distance elements, embodied for relative positioning of the cooktop in relation to the recess and on which the cooktop rests, being arranged between the cooktop and the worktop.

Abstract: A cooktop has a metal support plate upon which heating equipment can be mounted and a control casing for housing or attaching a control unit or electronics. Fasteners allow for detachable connection of the metal support plate and the control casing to each other, and comprise fastenings formed on the metal support plate and corresponding slots on the control casing, whereby the fastenings are designed for attachment into the slots in an attachment orientation whereby movement of the two parts relative to each other results in the final assembled state. There is a moveable protrusion on the control casing and a recess or catch on the metal support plate that mates with the protrusion. During movement of the support plate and control casing into the final assembled position, the protrusion interacts with the catch or recess to lock the metal support plate relative to the control casing.

Abstract: Transparent, dyed cook top or hob with improved color display capability, consisting of a glass ceramic with high quartz mixed crystals as predominant crystal phase, whereby the glass-ceramic contains none of the chemical refining agents arsenic oxide and/or antimony, with transmission values of greater than 0.1% in the range of the visible light within the entire wavelength range greater than 450 nm, a light transmission in the visible of 0.8-2.5% and a transmission in the infrared at 1600 nm of 45-85%.

Abstract: A stove with a plurality of structural members coupled together and assembled to form a stove is disclosed. The stove may include a first structural member with an integral alignment protrusion formed in the structural member and extending from a main body of the structural member and a second structural member having an integral orifice complimentary in configuration and housed on the second structural member in a complimentary location to permit the integral alignment protrusion of the first structural member to be placed within the integral orifice and slid relative to the second structural member so as to couple the first and second structural members so as to form a portion of a stove. As such, stove tops, stove sides, kick plates, and other structural components in stoves may be easily assembled.

Abstract: A heating cooker includes a top plate, a front frame for covering a front edge of the top plate, and opposite side frames for covering respective side edges of the top plate. A front end (edge) of each of the side frames is inserted into and covered by a side portion of the front frame. The side frame has a ridge formed on an outer surface thereof at a location a predetermined distance spaced apart from a front edge thereof such that the ridge is positioned along a rear end (edge) of the front frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking hob (10) with at least two one-piece fastening elements (20) arranged at outer portions of the cooking hob (10). The fastening element (20) comprises a first portion (22) being permanently connected or connectable to an upper part (12) of the cooking hob (10). The fastening element (20) comprises a second portion (24) being detachably connected or connectable to a lower part (14) of the cooking hob (10), so that the upper part (12) and the lower part (14) form the cooking hob (10). The second portion (24) of the fastening element (20) comprises at least one spring element (26) at a sidewall of the cooking hob (10) in order to clamp the cooking hob (10) within a cutout (34) enclosing circumf erentially the cooking hob (10). At least two fastening elements (20) are arranged at opposite sidewalls of the cooking hob (10). Further, the present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element.

Abstract: Provided is a glass article, including: a crystallized glass plate; and an antifouling film formed on the surface of the crystallized glass plate and containing a multiple oxide of silicon and zirconium or a mixture of a silicon oxide and a zirconium oxide, in which the antifouling film has a ?-OH content of 1 to 300/mm.

Abstract: Provided is a built-in cooking appliance including: a top plate; a main body under the top plate, the main body receiving at least a heater; a fan inducing an air flow in the main body; a cabinet including a receiving portion on which the top plate is mounted; and a top frame covering an airflow opening between at least one edge of the top plate and the cabinet, wherein the main body includes at least one edge adjacent to the airflow opening and supported by the cabinet. The built-in cooking appliance can efficiently discharge warm air and prevents an inflow of external water. In addition, convenience in cleaning the built-in cooking appliance can be improved, and operation reliability of the built-in cooking appliance can also be improved by the thermally-stable state in the cooking appliance.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electrical cooking apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electrical cooking apparatus includes a substantially continuous cooking surface, a plurality of electrical heating elements disposed under the substantially continuous cooking surface, and at least two temperature controllers configured to allow independent control of temperatures of at least two of the plurality of heating elements.

Abstract: A method of assembling an appliance using a curable silicone composition optionally containing spacer beads of an appropriate size to permit adhesively joining the appliance parts in a desirably spaced-apart arrangement.

Abstract: Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top.

Abstract: A flame heat regulating apparatus for a cooktop of a gas stove, having an inner hollow shell and an outer wall which are both placed onto the stove cooktop. The shell further positioned to surround a gas burner is arcuate in shape, having a smaller sized bottom side and a larger sized top side. A plurality of air passages are through the shell, wherein the air passages are more densely distributed onto a lower part of the shell, as compared with the air passages which are less densely distributed onto an upper part of the shell. The outer wall further positioned to surround the shell has a plurality of air passages which are evenly distributed therethrough. In addition, a plurality of extensions projecting upwardly are spaced on a top side of the wall to support a cookware. The apparatus increases heating efficiency of the flame, and prevents undesirable heating of a handle of the cookware in cooking.

Abstract: A built-in cooking appliance includes a top plate, a body frame provided under the top plate and receiving a heat source, a cabinet supporting the body frame and spaced apart from at least one side of the top plate, a support having a first side connected to the cabinet and a second side supporting a top surface of the top plate, a top frame covering a space between the top plate and the cabinet, and an airflow openings formed on the support and the top frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kitchen-range (1) and/or an oven (100) with a self-cleaning system, having a cleaning-element spraying assembly (6, 7, 106, 107), preferably water with detergent, arranged at the cooking top (13) and/or cooking chamber (113) for spraying it in a pressurized way and removing the existing dirt. A circuit is coupled to the cooking top (13) and/or cooking chamber (113), formed by conduits (5, 105, 4, 104) and a pump (19), so that the sprayed cleaning-elements can circulate and remove dirt from the surfaces to be cleaned.

Abstract: A built-in cooking appliance includes a main body, a top plate provided above the main body, a cabinet supporting the top plate, a support forming an airflow space between a side of the top plate and the cabinet and allowing the top plate to be supported by the cabinet even at the space, and an air outlet allowing internal air of the main body to be discharged through the support.

Abstract: A pot support for a ceramic glass cooktop having integrally formed grates. The pot support is formed of a material able to withstand gas cooking temperatures without substantial alteration of its shape or composition. The pot support is configured to rest in a stable position over a gas burner head to support a relatively small diameter utensil centered over the burner head and to cooperate with the integrally formed grate to support large or small diameter utensils that are supported over the burner off-center relative to the grate.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus including a cooking appliance mounted over a sink basin so that the cooking appliance can be rinsed into the sink. The cooking appliance can preferably be raised vertically, from a lowered position where the base of the cooktop is seated into the sink basin to a raised position where the sides and bottom of the cooking appliance are easily accessible for cleaning or service. A hot water connection is preferably mounted so as to be able to provide water to both the sink basin and the exterior surfaces of the cooking appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a household appliance (1), in particular a kitchen range with at least one control and/or display circuit board (2) that is set in an appropriate mounting recess (3), said control and/or display board (2), when installed, being tightly pressed against another component (4) (specifically against the bottom surface of a glass-ceramic stovetop or of a control panel. To ensure good tolerance compensation in cost-effective fashion and, thus, secure pressure contact between the control and display board and the said other component, the invention proposes the placement of the control and/or display board (2) in a socket (5) in the mounting recess (3), which socket (5) is provided with several spring elements (6) so configured and arranged as to press against the control and/or display board (2) on its side facing away from the said other component (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kitchen-range comprising a self-cleaning assembly that enables one to clean concomitantly the cooking top of the kitchen range and any other contiguous surface that is integrated therewith or located close to said cooking top. The invention further deals with a self-cleaning assembly that can be coupled to numberless surfaces, so as to enable them to benefit from a cleaning process of spraying cleaning elements such as liquids, vapors, supercritical fluids, etc.

Abstract: A grate assembly includes a cook top defining a support surface, and a grate that includes a projection extending from a peripheral portion. The projection is configured to support a cooking vessel on the grate. The peripheral portion is configured to support the grate on the support surface. A hole is formed in one of the peripheral portion of the grate or the support surface of the cook top. An insert is disposed within the hole and between the support surface of the cook top and the peripheral portion of the grate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass-ceramic plate intended for example to cover or receive at least one heating element, in particular intended to serve as a cooking plate, said plate having a coating comprising at least two contrasted zones. The invention also relates to the method and device for producing the plate and cooking apparatus including said plate.

Abstract: The stove switch safety cover is a child safety device that is designed to deny children access to the control knobs of a stove. This shield would extend the entire width of the stove controls, covering and protecting the knobs from the child. The device would primarily consist of a back plate that would be mounted to the stove's control panel behind the knobs, a magnetic strip placed on the front of each control knob, a cover attached to the right edge of the back plate with a hinge, magnetic switches located on the interior of the cover, and a locking mechanism on the left edge of the cover. The magnetic switches would be spaced along the inside of the cover so they line up with the control knobs of the stove. When the cover is locked, the contacts in the magnetic switches would close when the magnetic strips are in polar and vertical alignment with the magnetic switches, allowing the illumination of an LED associated with each control knob when the control knob is placed in the OFF position.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a gas burner crown for kitchen hob, of the type with a radial series of notches, composed of shallower notches alternated with deeper notches, which act as small burner nozzles, from which small radial flames originate; the crown is characterised by the presence of eight regularly spaced angular sectors with shallower radial notches.

Abstract: A device and method for the storage and retrieval of a variety of cooking utensils is disclosed. The invention may include a sleeve, can or tracking system that is capable of receiving and storing and dispensing a stand alone appliance, or a kitchen utensil that is to be used on another kitchen appliance such as a stovetop/hob. The device may also include a latching system for securing the appliance/appliance carrier or utensil in its stored position. The device may be used with existing appliances and utensils as an appliance/utensil carrier or incorporate its own proprietary appliance(s) or utensil(s). This new and novel product or system for the storage and retrieval of food preparation appliances, allows the workplace to remain uncluttered, and at the same time allows the user ready access to the appliances, devices or utensils when desired. Additionally, the appliances are stored in a more efficient manner than is currently available.

Abstract: A safety cover for burner dials of a stove is an apparatus that covers front-mounted control knobs or dials on stoves. The safety cover takes the shape of an elongated compartment that spans the width of the stove. The compartment is hinged along the bottom and connects to a square frame that is attached to the stove face via double sided foam adhesive tape or other appropriate adhesive means. When the safety cover is closed, it covers all front-mounted control knobs at once and is secured in the closed position at its top by one or two friction fit snap mounts. An adult user can simply release the snaps and open it in a downward manner to allow for easy and complete access to all knobs.

Abstract: A cooktop grate includes a frame having an exterior frame element and at least one interior frame element defining a cooking utensil supporting surface. The cooking utensil supporting surface is elevated from the exterior frame element, and at least one recessed surface extends from the cooking utensil supporting surface. A top of the recessed surface is separated from a top of the cooking utensil supporting surface, thereby providing a gap for passage of a burner flame.

Abstract: A method for removing silicone sealant from glass-ceramic surfaces is provided. The method includes heating the sealant to a temperature greater than 325 degrees Celsius so that it thermally degrades and then, mechanically removing the sealant from the glass-ceramic surface. A method of salvaging a glass-ceramic cooking surface from a cooktop including silicone sealant between a cooktop frame and the glass-ceramic cooking surface is also provided. If a defect is detected in the cooktop during manufacturing or distribution, the entire cooktop is heated to a predetermined temperature to allow the silicone sealant to be easily removed without using a knife or other potentially damaging devices. Once the silicone sealant is removed, the glass-ceramic cooking surface may be reused to produce another cooktop assembly.

Abstract: A cooking appliance having a ceramic-based cooktop and a plurality of gas cooking elements is provided with a grate locating assembly which includes a plurality of apertures formed at spaced locations in the cooktop, a plurality of spaced feet projecting downward from cooking vessel supporting grates, and a plurality of inserts. Each of the inserts is positioned within a respective one of the apertures in the cooktop and includes a central opening for receiving a respective grate foot in order to support the surface portion of the grate above the cooktop, while locating the feet of the grate at a position below an upper level of the cooktop.

Abstract: A barbecue grill cover propping apparatus is disclosed for adjustably maintaining a barbecue grill cover in any of a number of partially open, user selected positions. The apparatus preferably includes first and second arms adapted for engaging the grill firebox and cover. The arms are pivotally connected and include ratchet and pawl structures to permit the arms to be selectively fixed in any one of a plurality of angular configurations.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cabinet, defined by at least front, side, bottom and back panel portions, a pair of laterally spaced end caps provided at an upper rear portion cabinet, and a range top mounted upon an upper portion of the cabinet. At least two sets of alignment components, with each set of alignment components being defined by cooperating first and second sets of alignment elements, are provided on the end caps and range top respectively. When the range top is mounted upon the cabinet, the sets of alignment components become interengaged to automatically, laterally center and mount the range top with respect to the cabinet.

Abstract: Five burners are arranged in the form of an “x.” The units are covered by a grate including two side sections, each covering two burners, and a central section covering the center burner. The side sections have concave inner side edges that mate with a circular segment of the center grate.

Abstract: A cooking area cover panel that is to be applied separately for a cooking area is produced of a substantially breaking-resistant material and has a safety film on at least one flat surface of the cooking area cover panel. The safety film is configured such that in the event of a fracture of the cooking area cover panel the safety film essentially holds the fragments together.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for a glass plate in a recess, especially a glass-ceramic cooking surface, is provided with easily removable components. The apparatus comprises a sealing frame; a holding frame connected to the sealing frame; a circumferential, permanently elastic sealing strip; and bonding. The sealing frame has an edge and is adapted to be positioned in the recess, lying on its edge. The holding frame is connected to the sealing frame and has an arm which supports the plate. The plate lies loosely without a secure connection to the holding frame with the permanently elastic sealing strip positioned therebetween. The sealing frame is connected non-positively, securely, and durably to the front surfaces or edge of the plate, and the sealing strip permanently prevents adhesive from leaking between the holding frame and the plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of eliminating and a laminate which eliminates an aesthetically unacceptable hue normally visible at an area of overlap between a light-colored substrate that reflects a certain wavelength of light back to and through a light-colored translucent overlay. Specifically, the method includes applying a dark material to at least one of the light-colored substrate and the light-colored translucent overlay upon an area of overlap of the substrate and overlay, and sandwiching the dark material between the overlay and the substrate at the area of overlap so that certain wavelengths of light normally passing through the overlay into the substrate and reflected by the substrate back to and through the overlay are blocked by the dark material. The light-colored overlay in the area of overlap appears in its true light color to the “naked” eye absent the aesthetically unacceptable hue.

Abstract: Five burners are arranged in the form of an “x.” The units are covered by a grate including two side sections, each covering two burners, and a central section covering the center burner. The side sections have concave inner side edges that mate with a circular segment of the center grate.