Abstract: A stove-top aid is described which is attached to the side of a conventional cooking oven or range. The stove-top aid comprises a clamping device for releasable attachment to the handle of a cooking pot or pan thus reducing the risk of the cooking pots or pans from being accidently overturned, while on the stove, and spilling their hot contents. The stove-top aid also secures the cooking pot or pan in such a manner to allow stirring, or other cooking action, with a single hand, i.e. there is no need to hold the handle of the pot or pan in one hand and the stirring or cooking utensil in a second hand.

Abstract: A stove-top guard for attachment to a cooking stove or range, to prevent small children, and others, from reaching surface burner units or hot cooking containers on the stove-top surface, is described. The guard includes a venting system, which dissipates heat, and thus prevents the guard from becoming a hazard itself.