Abstract: A pleated microwave liner bag comprising a plurality of liner pleats, is expandable in the preferred embodiment from initial dimensions of approximately 6 inches in height by 11 inches in width, to final dimensions as large as approximately 15 inches in height by 21 inches in width, by 1/8 inch increments. This liner bag, by virtue of its resizability (scalability), can be used to protect a wide range of sizes of microwave oven from spills and spatters associated with the microwave cooking and heating process.

Abstract: A stove top protective cover for protecting a stove top from stains and spills when cooking on the stove top. The stove top protective cover includes a flexible panel with a plurality of spaced apart sets of concentric separation lines. The panel is separable along each of the separation lines to form corresponding holes through the panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a disposable device which is placed inside an oven to improve the cooking properties and contain splatter from food products. The interior surface of the cube is heat reflective material. Venturi holes are critically placed to circulate air flow and to improve the cooking characteristics and browning of food products.

Abstract: A new cooking range control panel protection attachment for protecting the control panel of a cooking range from the accumulation thereon of dirt and grease. The inventive device includes a generally rectangular elongate panel member having a pair of faces, a pair of opposite ends and a pair of sides extending between the ends of the panel member. One of the faces of the panel member is designed for positioning adjacent a control panel of a cooking range such that the panel member covers the control panel of the cooking range. The panel member has a number of spaced apart holes therethrough extending between the faces of the panel member. Each of the holes is designed for extending a rotating shaft of a control knob of a control panel of a cooking range therethrough.

Abstract: A device for the internal protection of domestic ovens comprised of a folding box. The box (3) has four walls, that is a bottom wall, two side walls (5 and 6) and the rear wall (7), and a non-spill flange (8) which forms the lower part of the front wall. Preferably the invention applies to electric household appliances.

Abstract: A rapid cooking method is provided in which food pieces are contacted with an air stream at a velocity of at least 1,000 linear feet per minute. Rapid cooking equipment is disclosed which creates high velocity air current.

Abstract: A foil web is arranged for positioning over a barbecue grill structure to effect the dissipation of grease and the like to drip uniformly to underlying briquets and meter such grease in a manner to effect its dissipation and vaporization upon contact with an underlying heating structure. The web includes a matrix of apertures coextensive with the web of specific sizing to effect such dissipation.

Abstract: A protective cook top cover which is constructed of a fire retardant, flexible, cloth-like material that can be conveniently laid over the cook top to prevent the cook top and the burners not being used at the particular time from being splattered and otherwise soiled with food particles. After becoming soiled, the cover can be placed in a conventional washing machine to be washed and then placed into a dryer or hung out to air dry. A plurality of fingers or cutout portions are provided in the area of each of the range burners so that the fingers can be positioned in close proximity to one another in a manner to substantially cover the surfaces of the burner wells.

Abstract: A grill stand for use in a conventional fireplace with a grate, for cooking food over the fire. This gill stand consists of a metal grid which has legs, which in one position extend throw the openings in the fireplace grate to support the grill, and in an other position move out of the way for storage. This grill stand may have an adjustable cooking surface, and the legs may adjustable to be used with deferent size of fireplace grates.

Abstract: A portable cooking area liner for all types of outdoor grills. The device comprises a frame with necessary supports to allow cooking on said liner, yet preventing food from touching the original grid area.

Abstract: A cooking protective food support that includes a plurality of raised portions and a plurality of lower portions supports food to be cooked and collects cooking food juices. The support retains the cooking food juices so the food is self-basted or rehydrated. Additionally, the support retains the cooking food juices to prevent flare-ups that often occur when the cooking food juices come in direct contact with the heat source. The food support is invertible so that cooking food juices on the surface that is not supporting the food are burned away by the heat source.

Abstract: A barbecue grill insert is provided that consists of a plate with a raised rim that is fabricated out of disposable heavy duty heat resistant material. The plate is perforated and when placed upon a permanent cooking grid of the barbecue grill will protect the grid from fluids coming from food thereon. In a modification the insert is so constructed that it can be properly positioned on the bars of the cooking grid so that the fluids from the food will drip down between the bars through the perforations in the plate.

Abstract: A disposable foil grill is disclosed which consists of a corrugated and perforated sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. The corrugations allow smoke to access virtually the entire bottom surface of the food being cooked so that the desired barbecue flavor is obtained. Fat from meat being cooked drips into troughs formed by the corrugation and exits through holes in the troughs onto the coals for generation of the smoke and flame which give food a desireable barbecue flavor. Another advantage of the disclosed disposable grill cover is that the distances between adjacent troughs may be changed by a slight pull on the ends of the foils to perfectly align the troughs with the spacings between the wire grating of the grill. In this way, holes formed in the bottom of the troughs for fat drippings do not allow the drippings to come in contact with the wire grating.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking unit in which an inverted, truncated pyramidal firebox is supported in nested relation on a truncated pyramidal support member. A bendable, disposable and non-combustible liner is disposed along the inner surfaces of the firebox and contoured to conform to the configuration of the interior of the firebox. In another embodiment of the present invention, an outdoor cooking unit comprises an inverted, truncated pyramidal firebox made of bendable, disposable and non-combustible sheet material that is supported in nested relation on a truncated, pyramidal support member. Optionally, the truncated, pyramidal support member can be made of bendable, disposable and non-combustible sheet material.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking unit in which a bendable, disposable and non-combustible member is employed. The member is formed with a closed bottom and upstanding panels to form an inverted, truncated, pyramidal configuration with an open top. A fuel element is disposed within the member.

Abstract: A grid system comprises a cover holder (26) to which a replaceable cover (28) can be fitted to by a sliding engagement. The holder (26) comprises a plurality of identical elongated T-shaped bars (30) being aligned parallel to one another on an equal plane, spaced equally apart, and being supported by two elongated retangular shaped front and rear crossbars (32,34) respectively. The front crossbar (32) having centrally located on its top side a small elongated extensible bar (52) and a bracket (54), which is used to support the front end of the bars (30) above an opposing member to facilitate fitting or removal of the replaceable cover (28). The replaceable cover (28) comprises a plurality of identical elongated generally retangular shaped sleeves (66) being aligned parallel to one another on an equal plane, spaced equally apart, and held in place by two margins (68) crossing perpendicular at the ends of sleeves (66), and on the same plane as the tops of sleeves (66).

Abstract: A microwave oven liner apparatus (10) for use in the cavity (101) of a microwave oven (100) wherein the liner apparatus (10) includes a generally box-like receptacle member (13) having a closure panel (17) and further provided with vent openings (20) and absorbent element (30) wherein the liner apparatus (10) is employed to keep the interior cavity (101) of the microwave oven (100) clean.

Abstract: A disposable cover for covering the cooking surface of an outdoor charcoal fueled barbecue grill and directing the quantity and flow of air beneath the cover when it is placed onto the cooking surface of said grill. The cover is made from a manually formable material having a plurality of perforations arranged in rows, the perforations of each of the rows being in staggered radial relationship with the perforations of adjacent rows. The outward facing side of the cover has a highly polished shiny reflective metallic finish for reducing the radiant heat transfer from the grill and the inwardly facing surface has a coating of aromatic wood chips and a bonding agent for enhancing the flavor of food cooked on the grill.

Abstract: A flame-resistant liquid absorbing paper is perforated to define small holes and is folded to form a box-like disposable liner bag having an open end and substantially the same dimensions as the heating and cooking chamber of a microwave oven. The liner bag is provided with fold lines for collapsing the bag to a flat condition for shipping and storage, and strips of pressure sensitive adhesive are carried by side walls of the liner bag for releasably attaching the bag to the microwave oven walls to maintain the open condition of the bag within the oven chamber. The small holes within the liner bag provide for release of vapor generated from a food item being heated or cooked within the bag and/or for air circulation within the oven. The liner bag may also be provided with an opening in the bottom wall for receiving a turntable or rotary platform within the oven chamber.

Abstract: An improved accessory or drip pan, and method of making same, is shown and described which is used under heating units of a stove for collecting spilled liquids and foods from pots and pans during cooking.

Abstract: A gas surface range having modular burner cartridges and a down draft ventilation system. The cartridges can be removed for repairing, cleaning, or changing the range top configuration. For example, one cartridge type may include tubular burners and an igniter mounted in a pan so that a grill may be positioned thereover to form a grilling surface. A second cartridge type may include conventional top surface burners and an igniter mounted in a pan. Each range compartment into which the cartridges insert have two orifice hoods and an electrical connector rigidly secured therein. The positioning of an inserted cartridge is such that the mixer heads of the burners align with the respective orifice hoods and a rigid conductor of the igniter makes electrical contact with the connector. The connector also has a second terminal for providing an electrical return for the igniter. One type of cartridge also includes an extending post which permits it to only be inserted in one particular compartment.

Abstract: A baking sheet is disclosed which is particularly useful for baking relatively thin confections, such as cookies. Means are provided for preventing the browning or charring of edge portions of the cookie during baking by reducing the transfer of heat to these edge portions.

Abstract: A modular gas operated heating cartridge adapted for inserting into a compartment of a surface gas range. The cartridge includes a pan in which is mounted an igniter and at least one gas burner. When positioned in the compartment, the mixer head of the burner aligns with an orifice hood secured within the compartment. Also, the igniter makes electrical contact with a connector secured within the compartment. The modular cartridge can be removed for repairing, cleaning, or changing the configuration of the range surface.

Abstract: A toaster/oven comprises a housing and a cooking chamber defined within the housing by a cooking chamber bottom panel, first and second cooking chamber side panels, a cooking chamber top panel and a cooking chamber back panel (which may be removable), the cooking chamber thereby defining a front opening. A door is pivotally mounted to the housing for closing the front opening. Removable cooking chamber side liners are removably mounted to the cooking chamber side panels and define grooves for supporting at least one rack therebetween. Each cooking chamber side liner has an offset flange including an offset portion and a tip extending from the top edge thereof and bottom tabs extending perpendicularly from the bottom edge thereof. Each cooking chamber side panel defines slot openings cooperatively positioned for receiving the offset flange and bottom tabs of one of the cooking chamber side liners for removably mounting the cooking chamber side liner thereto.

Abstract: A free standing thermal reflector apparatus is provided. When the apparatus is inserted into a fireplace and a fire is lit, heat from the fireplace is reflected into the room in which the fireplace is located. The apparatus includes reflector panels supported by a frame. To facilitate cleaning or replacement of the reflector panels, means are provided for their easy attachment to the frame of the apparatus. The reflector panels are made from highly polished stainless steel panels which may be glass coated to both increase the reflectivity of the reflector surface and to protect it from corrosion and oxidation.

Abstract: The specification discloses an oven liner suspension assembly for rigidly suspending an oven liner, while allowing for expansion and contraction of the oven liner undergoing heating and cooling during cooking and self-cleaning operations. A pair of elongated anchor legs is secured to the rear portion of the oven liner, and each anchor leg extends a predetermined distance beyond the bottom wall of the oven liner. An L-shaped base member of each anchor leg is rigidly secured to a main base plate of the frame assembly for the oven, thereby allowing for lengthwise expansion and contraction of the oven liner. A center flange extending from the front of the oven liner is rigidly secured to a flange extending upwardly from the main base plate assembly such that the front of the oven liner is rigidly suspended above the main base plate the same predetermined distance the rear portion of the bottom wall of the oven liner is suspended above the main base plate.

Abstract: A screen device for use in preventing grease from splattering within a stove oven while broiling food is disclosed. The screen device includes means for adjusting the height of the screen above an oven rack upon which the screen may be placed. In addition, the screen is provided with leg members which allow the screen to be attached directly to the broiler coils of an electric oven. The present invention is particularly constructed to prevent grease from splattering up to the flame or broiler coils of the oven.

Abstract: A free-standing, disposable fireplace reflector which may be placed in a fireplace behind a fire and effect reflection of both heat and light therefrom into a sitting room. The disposable nature of the reflector also allows it to be used to collect and dispose of burnt embers and the like. In a preferred form, the reflector is comprised of a laminate of aluminum sheeting affixed to a substrate of fire-retardant material.

Abstract: A roasting pan formed of an aluminum foil, in which the base or bottom of the pan is integrally formed to provide spaced upwardly extending projections having rounded top surfaces, which spaced projections form in effect a rack upon which a food product to be roasted is placed so that the product which rests on said upwardly extending projections has minimal contact therewith and elevates the roasting product from the bottom of the pan to permit the liquids, juices, and the like, to flow unimpeded around the bottom of the pan and eliminates the resting of the roasting product in any juices or grease from said roasting product which would otherwise be absorbed by it. By providing the upwardly extending projections as an integral part of the base, the use of a separate roasting rack is eliminated.