Abstract: A knife block system for holding and sharpening knives includes a knife block and a knife sharpener assembly. The knife block has a housing and defines a plurality of slots for receiving the knives. The knife sharpener assembly is operatively associated with the housing, and movable relative to the housing, between a closed configuration within the housing and an open configuration extending out of the housing. In the closed configuration, the knife sharpener assembly is fully nested within the housing of the knife block and hidden from view. In the open configuration, the knife sharpener assembly is accessible by a user to sharpen the knives.

Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clip or clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment is disposed within the head.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spotlight having a clamp that can be affixed to objects. Advantageously, the spotlight can be used portably, or affixed to an object for hands-free use. The head of the spotlight can pivot, and also rotate fully, to provide a variety of lighting angles. The body of the spotlight can include a battery compartment that is sealed to satisfy applicable waterproofing standards.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a worklight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the worklight can be affixed to an object for hands free mode, or used portably. The worklight has a head that pivots and rotates with respect to the handle, so that it can be placed in a variety of positions. The worklight can be battery powered or powered by an external power source.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spotlight having a clamp that can be affixed to objects. Advantageously, the spotlight can be used portably, or affixed to an object for hands-free use. The head of the spotlight can pivot, and also rotate fully, to provide a variety of lighting angles. The body of the spotlight can include a battery compartment that is sealed to satisfy applicable waterproofing standards.

Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clip or clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment is disposed within the head.

Abstract: A lantern having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the lantern can be affixed to an object for hands free mode, or used portably. A battery compartment can be disposed within one of the clamp arms.

Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.

Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.

Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.

Abstract: A method of displaying recipes on a kitchen appliance such as a blender. The appliance comprises a computing device, a display screen, and navigational keys. A server connected to the Internet may receive various recipes from a plurality of computing devices also connected to the Internet. The received recipes are converted into records having a consistent record format and stored in a database, and the records are then communicated to the appliance. Optionally the recipe data may be inserted into the appliance in the form of a chip or other computing device. A selection of various criteria is presented on the display screen of the appliance and the user uses navigational keys to select criteria for sorting of the records. The records are then sorted according to the selected criteria, and the sorted records are listed on the display screen.

Abstract: A sterilizer for small items which sterilizes items using ultraviolet light in the UV-C range. The sterilizer features a housing which encloses a removable basket or other receptacle made of a material or structure which is ‘transparent’ to UV-C radiation for enclosing items to be sterilized, a motor or other means for turning the receptacle inside the housing, a source of UV light, a door to seal the housing and prevent the leakage of UV light and means for moving the receptacle inside the housing and to activate the UV source. The UV light is directed through the basket and onto the items to be sterilized. As the basket is moved along a rotational axis, the items to be cleaned are continuously moved, insuring that UV light hits all surfaces of each item to be sterilized. The UV light destroys microorganisms on the surfaces of the items to be sterilized. The items are removed from the device in a sterilized state.

Abstract: A sterilizer and storage container for kitchen tools, knives and cutting boards which sterilizes such items using ultraviolet light in the UV-C range. The sterilizer features a housing which encloses a receptacle made of a material or structure “transparent” to UV radiation for enclosing items to be sterilized, means for lifting and lowering utensils in said receptacle for ease of filling and emptying said receptacle, a source of UV light, a cover to seal the housing and prevent the leakage of UV light and a starter button to activate the UV light source. When the starter button is activated, UV light is directed through the receptacle and onto the items to be sterilized. The UV light destroys microorganisms on the surfaces of the items to be sterilized. The items are removed from the device in a sterilized state.