Abstract: An assembly for supporting a glass globe having a recessed neck portion the globe is retained within a receptacle or holder by a separate arcuate band of metal which is compressed and resiliently retained within the receptacle and has formed on surface portions of its perimeter a pair of spaced extrusions or nibs which fit within the recess of the globe neck. The band is additionally provided with a threaded bushing for receipt of a screw which when seated in the bushing holds the band in position within the holder and provides, with the nibs, a three-point suspension for the globe.

Abstract: A microwave cookware comprising a body and a browning portion having a cooking surface and a separate heat absorbing body. The heat absorbing body is in contact with a heating matrix which absorbs microwave energy such that increased amount of heat is retained for transfer to the cooking surface.

Abstract: A toaster is mountable on a heat reflective overhead support which is adapted to be secured to a supporting surface such as the underside of a cabinet. The support is recessed from the front of the toaster so as to accomodate the lip of the cabinet. The toaster is provided with a shelf or grill which is movable between a first, heating position and a second, delivery position below and forward of the heating position. The grill is lockable in the heating position by a locking mechanism which comprises a releasable latch bar. An infrared (IR) sensor senses IR radiation produced by a food article supported on the grill. The IR sensor is part of an electrical circuit which controls the heater elements as well as an electromechanical element which releases the latch bar. When the latch bar is released, a spring assisted parallelogram linkage transfers the grill by gravity from the heating position to the delivery position.

Abstract: The outer surface of a stainless steel utensil and one surface of an aluminum disk are cleaned and then separately heated at different temperatures. Thereafter, the disk is superimposed over the utensil and metallurgically bonded directly thereto by the application of pressure. Accumulated stress is relieved by cooling the bonded metal members to a temperature below 250.degree. F., followed by reheating to 700.degree.-950.degree. F.

Abstract: The outer surface of a stainless steel utensil and one surface of an aluminum disk are cleaned and then separately heated at different temperatures. Thereafter, the disk is superimposed over the utensil and metallurgically bonded directly thereto by the application of pressure.

Abstract: The outer surface of a stainless steel utensil and one surface of an aluminum disk are cleaned and then separately heated at different temperatures. Thereafter, the disk is superimposed over the utensil and metallurgically bonded directly thereto by the application of pressure.

Abstract: An oven for cooking and/or defrosting food by recirculating heated air is provided with a temperature control means for measuring the actual internal temperature of the food and switching the oven off when the desired temperature is reached. The control includes a temperature sensing device which is insertable into the food for monitoring the actual internal food temperature and a circuit for monitoring the malfunctioning of the sensing device. The monitoring circuit is incorporated into the temperature control and is capable of switching the oven off when a malfunction is detected. The control circuit is also provided with a bypass circuit to allow the oven to be operated without the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A task lighting apparatus produces glare-free illumination of a work area. The apparatus includes a light source, a reflector and light-directing louvers to provide a controlled light pattern of high illumination levels and high efficiency. The apparatus has a compact size and shape which enables it to be used in confined quarters.

Abstract: A plaster frame has a breakaway zone which extends between a hole in the frame and a periphery of the frame. When the breakaway zone is removed, the frame may now be inserted through a hole in a ceiling which is approximately the same size as the hole in the plaster frame. An open bottom lighting housing is removably mounted on said plaster frame coaxial with the frame hole and prewired to a junction box on the plaster frame.

Abstract: A frame attached to a ceiling supports a horizontally reciprocal carriage. A light fixture is supported by the carriage. A flexible conductor has one end connected to the fixture and an intermediate portion extending around a part of said carriage so that movement of the carriage in one direction lowers the fixture and movement in an opposite direction elevates the fixture.

Abstract: The electrical water heater and dispenser is designed to heat a small amount of water such as two or three cups of water for use in making hot coffee, hot tea, cocoa, etc. A manually operable valve is provided for dispensing water into at least one receiver adapted to be temporarily positioned therebelow. A heat sink is fixedly secured to substantially the entire body surface of the water tank having a discharge port in its bottom wall. Heater coils are fixedly secured to the heat sink and circumscribe the discharge port.

Abstract: A percolator is provided with a preassembled partition plate heater assembly wherein a one-piece non-corrosive metal partition plate has a centrally located pump well. An annular heat distribution plate surrounds the well and is fixedly connected to a bottom surface of said plate. A main heater coil surrounds said well and is mechanically coupled to said heat distribution plate. An auxiliary heater coil is radially outwardly from said main heater coil and is mechanically coupled to said heat distribution plate. A thermostat is in direct contact with a bottom surface of said partition plate and is releasably supported by said heat distribution plate.

Abstract: A container having a closable lid has packaged therein a lamp base, lamp shade, and shade support in a manner which minimizes the height of the container and minimizes shifting of the contents by way of novel channel-shaped liner means.

Abstract: The food processor includes a housing having a motor chamber disposed alongside of a food processing bowl thereby materially decreasing the overall height of the apparatus. A lid is removably attached to the bowl and when properly in position, actuates a motor control switch on the housing whereby the motor may rotate a tool disposed within the bowl. The bowl is removable for purposes of washing the same.