Abstract: A knife sharpener having an angled bolster for providing predetermined sharpening angles with respect to the sharpening surface is provided. The angled bolster of the knife sharpener preferably includes two different angled surfaces for establishing at least two different predetermined sharpening angles for a cutting implement to be sharpened. The angled bolster is configured to set up the knife sharpening angle at predetermined angles with respect to the sharpening surface.
Abstract: A foldable organizer bagging system. Plurality of pieces durable fabrics are seamed to form a flat sheet with a zipping mechanism mounted at two opposing sides and allows use as a picnic tote. On these plurality pieces of durable fabrics, multiple slotted pockets are attached to hold dishware, glassware and napkin and utensils. With a zipping motion, two side pieces fold into the bottom piece and the flat sheet forms a bagging system with a internal spacing for containing an anchored and separate bag for containing food and other items.
Abstract: A system for providing a cooking rack, with or without a complementary container. The rack can comprise lateral elements and longitudinal elements arranged to form a grid. The rack can comprise a gate that can be affixed in a first position and moved from the first position to a second position. In the second position, items can easily be removed from the rack without lifting the items. The rack can further comprise one or more handles to facilitate movement of the rack by the user. The system can comprise a rack and a complementary pan. The pan can comprise a radiused bottom to enable the rack to sit in the pan above the bottom of the pan. The pan can further comprise one or more handles to facilitate movement of the pan by the user.
Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for sealing containers. The device can include a seal, a spring, and an eccentric or ramp. In a first position, the spring and the seal can be retracted enabling the device to be placed in the opening of a container. In a second position, the spring can expand the seal enabling it to seal against a sealing surface of the container. The device can create a replaceable bottle cap assembly that conforms to the top of a non-threaded beverage container. The device can provide a lid for a variety of storage containers, including food storage containers. The device can form a watertight or airtight seal. The device can be used to form a movable lid for a container or to join multiple containers together.
Abstract: A rolling pin with an adjustable offset for flattening or rolling out dough at a consistent thickness. The adjustable offset rolling pin includes a rolling pin body; a removable offset system for maintaining the rolling pin body a predetermined distance above a surface; a locking system for temporarily maintaining the offset system adjacent the rolling pin body; and a triggering mechanism for disengaging the locking system during the addition or removal of the offset system. More specifically, the adjustable offset rolling pin includes a rolling pin body; a plurality of end caps partially received by the rolling pin body; a plurality of handles adapted for engagement with the end caps; a plurality of push-buttons partially received within the handles; a plurality of offset discs configured to engage the end caps; and an offset disc holder adapted to store the plurality of offset discs during non-use.