Abstract: A moka pot includes a lower chamber, an upper chamber connected to the lower chamber, the upper chamber having a handle mount, and a handle. The handle has a first end pivotally attached to the handle mount and a second end spaced away from a side of the upper chamber. The handle is pivotable between a first position in which the handle extends along the side of the upper chamber and a second position in which the handle extends away from the upper chamber such that the second end of the handle is spaced further from the side of the upper chamber in the second position than in the first position.

Abstract: A vessel for cooking food is described, including a body which in turn includes a bottom wall and at least one side wall. The side wall extends from the bottom wall to define an inner space of the vessel where food is placed to be cooked. The vessel for cooking food also includes at least one handle, made from a first metal material, preferably steel, and bound to a portion of the body through interposition of at least one connection element made from a second metal material, preferably aluminum. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of the second metal material is greater than the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first metal material. The connection element is operationally connected to at least one thermal signaling device.

Abstract: A magnetic clamping apparatus includes a magnetic base, a handle, a grip, and a central axis. The magnetic base includes a magnet body and a mounting body. The handle and the magnetic base are concentrically positioned around the central axis. The mounting body is concentrically connected onto the magnet body thus allowing the magnet body to attach ferrous metals. The handle is terminally connected to the mounting body, and the grip is connected around the handle so that the user can easily grasp and control the magnetic clamping apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention related to a cooking device having a cooking glass bowl, wherein the cooking glass bowl has a large weight to improve the safety of the cooling device during operation of the cooling device equipped with a high-speed motor.

Abstract: A panhandle cover made of a heat-resistant material including leather is generally of a longitudinally-split tubular configuration with its longitudinal split having the converging flanks overlapping one inside the other. The nature of genuine leather enables the flanks to conform to any pan-handle as it wraps around the handle. The flexibility of the leather cover adapts to the handle with conformity to the handle-configuration through use.

Abstract: A barbecue tool having a handle with an elongated member having a hook thereon extending from a first end of the handle. Extending from a second end of the handle is a U-shaped member. The hook on the elongated member is adapted for lifting barbecue grates and for holding the tool when not used. The U-shaped member is adapted for stacking charcoal briquette for firing and unshackling the briquettes once heated. The centrally positioned handle provides a grip for the user to use either end of the tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking device including a metal holder supporting a ceramic cooking surface, the holder having a hardness no lower than 150 HV. The holder forms a substrate supporting a surface layer made of a transition metal boride or boronitride forming the cooking surface. The present invention further relates to a culinary article including a cooking device of the type above-mentioned, a household cooking appliance including a cooking device of the type above-mentioned, as well as a method for producing a cooking device of the type above-mentioned.

Abstract: A handle device for a foldable electric kettle has an inserting mount and a rotating bar. The inserting mount has two connecting arms and a pivot jacket. The pivot jacket is formed on and protrudes from the inserting mount and has a first positioning hole, a rotating recess, a second positioning hole and a mounting recess. The rotating bar is rotatably connected to the inserting mount and has a grip, a switching shaft and a spring. The grip is rotatably inserted in the pivot jacket and has a switching hole and a holding slice. The switching shaft 22 movably mounted in the pivot jacket, is connected to the grip and has a first engaging block, a limiting element, a linking rod, a second engaging block and a pressing button. The spring is mounted in the mounting recess, is mounted around the second engaging block and abuts the pressing button.

Abstract: A cooking utensil with a reconfigurable handle is described. The cooking utensil can include a cooking body having an outer wall; a mounting bracket attached to the outer wall; and a handle rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket. The handle can be coupled to the mounting bracket in a manner that the handle can be rotated between a cooking position where the handle extends in a radial direction from the outer wall and a storage position where the handle follows at least a portion of said outer wall.

Abstract: A chafing dish with handles allows a safe, efficient, and professional-appearing exchange and serving of food, keeping the servers hands away from the outer edge of the chafing dish where hot steam rises from the water pan. The chafing dish handles of the present invention are formed as part of a closed loop frame. The frame consists of rail members that are configured to align with and to be positioned beneath the chafing dish ledge. The rail members form a rectangular, depending on the shape of the chafing dish, structure. Handle members extend from the rail members on opposed sides of the frame and extend in a manner that does not prevent the lid placement or the nesting of chafing dishes in storage.

Abstract: Shape memory insulators comprising a first layer of core material, such as polymeric insulative material, and a second, shape memory layer of elastomeric material, for attachment to objects. The shape memory layer may comprise silicone rubber, silicone gum, silicon crepe, and/or silicone gel, for example. The shape memory insulator may be part of a handle for an object, such as a pot or pan, for example, or other objects and devices requiring continuous and/or repetitive manual operation. The shape memory polymeric material may conform to the shape of the user's hand when the handle is gripped by a user's hand. When the grip is released, the shape memory material returns to its original shape. The shape memory insulators provide insulation as well as improving comfort and/or control over the engagement and use of objects, while decreasing arm and hand wear and/or strain of those using the objects.

Abstract: A handle (1) for a cooking vessel has a handle body (3) with a hollow space (2) and at least one flange area (4, 4?) for connecting the handle (1) to the cooking vessel. At least one sealing element (5, 5?) made of plastic is provided and can be inserted into the hollow space (2) of the handle body (3) from the flange area (4, 4?). The sealing element (5, 5?) seals the hollow space (2) to the outside.

Abstract: The invention describes a system (10) for attaching and releasing the handle of a container (14) for cooking food, in particular for a frying pan, comprising a base portion (12) and a handle portion (26) respectively provided with mutual attachment and release means (18, 20, 22; 28, 30, 32). Both the base portion (12) and the handle portion (26) as a whole are respectively made in a single piece from heat-resistant plastic material. The handle portion (26) as a whole is rotatable and removable with respect to the base portion (12) to obtain the attachment and/or release of the handle portion (26) with respect to the base portion (12) and thus with respect to the container (14) following the actuation of a release button (36) foreseen on the aforementioned handle portion (26) and capable of activating at least part of the aforementioned attachment means (18, 20, 22; 28, 30, 32).

Abstract: A cookware handle insulator has a main body formed from a thermal insulating material and has an outer surface providing a cold surface. A slot aperture runs longitudinally along an axis of the main body and provides an inner surface and a space to accommodate a longitudinal cookware handle. The inner surface provides a hot surface of the main body. Flexible slot edges extend inwardly toward the slot aperture and have a taper for engaging a longitudinal cookware handle surface when the cookware handle insulator is pushed onto the cookware handle. The slot edge inner surface engages the longitudinal cookware handle surface and maintains the cookware handle insulator position on the cookware handle when the cookware handle insulator is installed. Another embodiment has a substantially triangular cross-section with two flexible side sections to clasp the cookware handle when installed. A method of installing the cookware handle insulator is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to cooking utensils having at least dual means to mechanically stabilize a cooking utensil to a Pan/pot/holding tray or lid where the effort to place it in a set location is user friendly as well as the ability to remove the utensil at a static state is likewise effortless. This system requires at least one matching pair of magnets and a second mechanical means to stabilize the utensil and a means to protect the magnet on the heated source.

Abstract: A cookware handle with a soft non-slip surface is formed by molding elastomeric composition around a core or elongated member that connects a flange portion and the terminal end or hanging portion of the handle. The core or elongated member has a relatively narrow cross-section to minimize heat transfer from the pot so that the gripping portion remains cool during cooking.

Abstract: A cookware handle with a soft non-slip surface is formed by molding elastomeric composition around a core or elongated member that connects a flange portion and the terminal end or hanging portion of the handle. The core or elongated member has a relatively narrow cross-section to minimize heat transfer from the pot so that the gripping portion remains cool during cooking.

Abstract: A cookware handle designed to be grasped by a user's hand, consisting of a rigid structure attached to the cookware, and a flexible grip surrounding the rigid structure. The flexible grip has at least one part consisting of a wall that is from 2 to 10 mm thick, and preferably 5 mm thick, that creates a hand support surface, and at least one hollow cavity inside the grip is adjacent to the wall to enable said wall to be compressed when the handle is grasped.

Abstract: A removable, insulated hand grip device for use with a closed loop lid handle includes a body formed of a flexible, compressible and low thermal conductivity material adapted to fill the first distance between the hand grip portion and the top surface of the lid, a lid handle engaging portion including a concave surface adapted to enclose at least partially the hand grip portion of the lid handle, a base portion including a surface adapted to engage the top surface of the lid under the hand grip portion, a finger grip portion including a concave surface formed on each longitudinal sides of the body adapted to receive the fingers of a user's hand. The body is removably attached to the lid handle and is secured between the bottom surface of the hand grip portion and the top surface of the lid by compression force.

Abstract: A surgical instrument container assembly includes a container and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes at least one wire handle coupled with the container, and a pair of handle halves. Each handle half includes a pair of ends and a pair of partial openings respectively positioned at the ends. Each partial opening of one handle half is adjacent a respective partial opening of the other handle half. The adjacent partial openings conjunctively receive a portion of the at least one wire handle therein. The handle halves surround a portion of the at least one wire handle and are snap fitted together.

Abstract: A cookware handle includes a metal insert and a cured phenolic overmold molded over the insert. The metal insert may be shaped to prevent movement of the overmold with respect to the insert, and may include a screw boss for attaching the handle to a cookware vessel. The overmold is molded over the insert into the shape of a handle. The overmold may encapsulate the insert, and may define a hole aligned with the screw boss to receive a screw that extends through the screw boss and into the cookware vessel. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a cookware handle, including the steps of a) providing a metal insert having an attachment portion; b) overmolding a phenolic molding material over the insert, the overmold shaped in the form of a cookware handle; and c) attaching the overmold and insert to a cookware vessel with the attachment portion of the insert.

Abstract: A glass dish suitable for use in cooking applications is provided. The glass dish comprises a substantially homogenous glass body, a channel formed in a portion of the glass body and a silicone gripping surface. The channel has an open end and an inner surface comprised of a substantially planar bottom wall, an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall. The channel has a predetermined depth Do, and an open end of the channel has a predetermined width Wo. The silicone gripping surface is comprised of a protruding extent and an interior extent. The interior extent is disposed within the channel and directly contacts a portion of the inner surface and is adhered to the inner surface of the channel by chemical adhesion. The protruding extent protrudes beyond the open end of the channel.

Abstract: A cookware handle designed to be grasped by a user's hand, consisting of a rigid structure attached to the cookware and a flexible grip surrounding the rigid structure. The rigid structure contains at least one hollow cavity positioned directly underneath the grip, facing the hand support area.

Abstract: A handle is disclosed. The handle is for use with a utensil or tool such as a pan or other cookware. The handle comprises a core and may comprise a grip. The core comprises a base mounting portion coupled to the base and a grip portion including a first member and a second member spaced apart from the first member. Each of the first and second members include a vertical dimension greater than its horizontal dimensions. Bridge portions may extend between the first and second spaced apart members. The grip at least partially surrounds the grip mounting portion and may be overmolded to the core or slid on as a sleeve.

Abstract: A cookware handle with a soft non-slip surface is formed by molding elastomeric composition around a core or elongated member that connects a flange portion and the terminal end or hanging portion of the handle. The core or elongated member has a relatively narrow cross-section to minimize heat transfer from the pot so that the gripping portion remains cool during cooking.

Abstract: A serving piece which allows a user to keep the food hot without providing a source of heat to the piece.

Abstract: A self-releasing pan-handle holder for thermally insulating a handle on pots and pans. The pan-handle holder is designed to receive the long handle on a pot or pan. The pan-handle holder comprises an insulating sleeve having a sleeve axis with first and second complimentary sections and a lumen, which allows for closely receiving a pan-handle. The pan-handle holder further includes a biasing mechanism for holding the first and second complimentary sections apart. When the pan-handle holder is placed on a pot or pan-handle, it is squeezed tightly and held around the pan-handle to protect the user from heat in the handle. Typically, the component parts of the of the present pan-handle holder are made of a non-metallic thermal insulating material.

Abstract: A knob assembly for use with cooking utensils, which includes a hand graspable metallic knob, a metallic bezel for the knob, a first heat insulating separator between the knob and the bezel and a second heat separator between the bezel and the cooking utensil to which the knob assembly is to be attached. The double heat insulators prevent the conduction, as well as radiation of heat, from the hot surface of the cooking utensil to the bezel and from the bezel to the metallic knob. When the assembly is tightened together, only the metallic knob and the bezel are visible and accessible, allowing for easier cleaning of the knob and for maintaining improved hygienic conditions.

Abstract: A glass beverage container having a thermally insulated exterior surface that reduces the heat transfer between the glass beverage container and the hand of the person holding the glass. A thermally insulating material is fixedly attached to the glass handle or glass side wall of a beverage container. The thermally insulating material is bonded to the glass via an adhesive. The insulating material can comprise one or more layers of material such as rubberized latex and/or Neoprene. The glass beverage containers can include, but are not limited to, beer mugs, soda glasses, or pitchers.

Abstract: A coffee server for serving brewed coffee is insulated with a partial vacuum pulled in a void (36) between the walls of an outer vessel (20) and an inner vessel (32). The outer and inner vessels are fabricated of metal and have a top narrow neck opening (22) and (34) that are attached together with a hermetic seal (42). The partial vacuum is for minimizing heat loss conducted through the combined vessels permitting coffee placed inside to retain its useable heat content for at least six hours without additional heat being added. A pour spout neck (44) is fitted to the vessel necks and provides a liquid flow path when the server is tilted to pour coffee that is stored inside. An offset brew though stopper (52) including a hinged cover (58), is removably attached to the pour spout neck with the cover pivoted to permit coffee from a brewer to enter the server through an offset portion of the stopper during the filling process.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and lifting items of food for use in connection with cooking includes a network comprised of interconnected flexible heat resistant plastic members and handles formed on two opposite sides of the network, with each of the handles being comprised of a plurality of flexible heat resistant plastic members connected to the network. A portion of the handle members may be removed to adjust the length of the handle. In a presently preferred embodiment, the network is comprised of a plurality of concentric circles interconnected by radial members. The handles are preferably formed by extensions of the radial members with a plurality of looping members connected between them. The handles may preferably be adjusted by cutting the radial extension members to remove a preselected number of looping members to adjust the length of the handles.

Abstract: A handle (8) for a lid (2) for an article of cookware is of a general “S” shape with a central portion (10) to be grasped by a user and a pair of arms (12) of reduced thickness extending to a pair of attachment points (14) at which the handle can be secured to a lid (2), wherein the distance of the portion to be grasped by a user to the nearest attachment point measured along the length of the handle is at least 9 centimeters.

Abstract: A handle for a cooking vessel, wherein a body, made of thermosetting material, has a through inner cavity between two opposite boundary surfaces of the body; and the cavity is fitted through with an insert made of thermoplastic material and having click-on fastening means for reversibly connecting the insert to the body.

Abstract: A grip device for a food cooking vessel, in particular a frying-pan, having a root portion connected integrally to the vessel (e.g. by means of screws of rivets), and a grip portion defined by a one-piece element and rotatable as a whole, with respect to the root portion and therefore with respect to the vessel, about a predetermined axis of rotation and in one predetermined rotation direction ; the grip portion may be rotated, with respect to the root portion, towards the vessel to reduce the overall size of the vessel; and locking means ensure that, in use, the grip portion is maintained in a stable work position with respect to the root portion.

Abstract: A metal container 30 includes a container portion 34 and a handle 44. The container portion 34 is formed with a base floor 36, a side wall 38 and an opening 40 surrounded by an edge 42. The handle 44 is formed by two shell sections 64 and 66 which are assembled and secured, mechanically and adhesively, to form the handle. Soft, non-slip attachments 130 are secured to an inboard side of the exterior of the handle 44. Brackets 46 and 50 are secured to a side wall 38 of the container portion 34 and provide for threaded attachment of opposite ends of the handle 44 with the container portion of the container 30.

Abstract: A glass container 30 includes a container portion 34 and a handle 44. The container portion 34 is formed with a base floor 36, a side wall 38 and an opening 40 surrounded by an edge 42 which is formed with a pouring lip 46. The handle 44 is formed by two shell sections 52 and 54 which are assembled and secured, mechanically and adhesively, about a glass support 48 which is formed integrally with the glass container portion 34. A soft, non-slip attachment 110 is secured to an inboard side of the exterior of the handle 44.

Abstract: A hand grip formed or molded on the handle for a cooking utensil for preventing peeling of the inner end of the hand grip from the handle and thereby limiting the migration of food particles into the space between the hand grip and the handle, the hand grip being molded onto the handle and interconnected through one or more openings in the inner end of the handle.

Abstract: A cup is provided including a generally cylindrical reservoir member having distal and proximal ends and a sidewall disposed between the ends, the distal end defining a bottom surface of the reservoir member, the proximal end defining an opening in the reservoir member. A handle structure is affixed to sidewall. The handle structure includes opposing first and second generally horizontal portions fixed to and extending from the sidewall structure, the first portion being joined with the second portion. The handle structure also includes a substantially vertical plate affixed to the horizontal portions so that the vertical plate is disposed therebetween, the vertical plate being disposed between the sidewall and the vertical member such that a lateral distance from the vertical plate to the sidewall is less than a lateral distance from the vertical plate to the vertical member, so as to isolate the user's fingers from contact with the sidewall.

Abstract: An article and resin composition for relocating heated cookware accessories and utensils, for the prevention of burns and related injuries. The polymeric resin compositions provide the articles the desired material specifications, functional characteristics and performance properties required to enhance utility and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: A heat insulating container according to the present invention comprises a container body and a laminated body in which base materials which differ in heat shrinkage percentages are laminated, the base materials in the laminated body are bonded to each other by bonded portions spaced apart from each other, and the base material having a high heat shrinkage percentage is mounted with it directed toward an outer surface of the container body. Furthermore, a container holding member according to the present invention is so adapted that a laminated body in which base materials which differ in heat shrinkage percentages are laminated after being bonded to each other by bonded portions spaced apart from each other is provided in a holding member body in a shape corresponding to the shape of a container, and the base material having a high heat shrinkage percentage in the laminated body is positioned on the inner side with it opposed to the container.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a convection oven rack is provided which includes a base portion and a plurality of bracket portions attached thereto. Each bracket has a curved interior side that corresponds to the exterior curved shape of a cooking dish insertable between the brackets and on top of the base portion. Attached to the second end of each bracket is a handle portion for gripping. A plurality of padded insulating pads are positioned on the top side of the base portion and the interior side wall of the brackets. In operation, the rack remains attached to the dish during cooking. When cooking is completed, the lid of the dish, which houses a fan and cooking element, is removed so that the rack serves as an insulated holding means whereby food may be served directly from the dish.