Abstract: A speed loader is provided with a hopper configured to receive a plurality of rounds of ammunition. There is a magazine receiving portion configured to receive an open end of a magazine. The speed loader includes a track body extending between the hopper and the magazine receiving portion. The track body defines a passageway dimensioned to transfer one or more of the plurality of rounds from the hopper to the magazine receiving portion. The passageway may be configured to orient rounds in a single file fashion between the hopper and the magazine receiving portion. The speed loader also includes a round loading assembly configured to successively load rounds from the track into the open end of the magazine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for cooking food products on both sides and, simultaneously, cooking them in the middle, and a method of cooking food products using said apparatus. In preferred embodiments, versions of the apparatus of the present invention comprise a crown pivotally connected to a base support, connected to a base, wherein when the crown is in the closed position with respect to the base food to be cooked is substantially enclosed in a cooking chamber comprising substantially a lower cook surface of 100 square inches or greater, a top cook surface of similar size, and is also subjected to microwaves generated by microwave generators located in the crown.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for steam cooking and rethermalizing foods with increased efficiency, faster times, lesser water use, and lesser energy expenditure, comprising generally a cooking chamber comprising a housing substantially composed of a non-magnetic, non-ferrous material, a first reservoir portion within the cooking chamber for containing water to be steamed, a heating plate within said first reservoir portion, and an inductive heat source operable to create heat through induction within said heating plate located in proximity to the heating plate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for cooking food products on both sides and, simultaneously, cooking them in the middle, and a method of cooking food products using said apparatus. In preferred embodiments, versions of the apparatus of the present invention comprise a crown pivotally connected to a base support, connected to a base, wherein when the crown is in the closed position with respect to the base food to be cooked is substantially enclosed in a cooking chamber comprising substantially a lower cook surface of 100 square inches or greater, a top cook surface of similar size, and is also subjected to microwaves generated by microwave generators located in the crown.