Abstract: A waffle baker includes a stationary stand which mounts a clam shell style baker assembly such that the baker assembly can be freely rotated relative to the stand. The baker assembly includes an upper and a lower shell, within each of which is mounted a stainless steel bowl which acts as a heat reflecting shield to reflect heat toward a respective light weight, quick heating griddle. A series of tabs are positioned on and extend upward from each of the reflective bowls with the tabs on each bowl supporting a respective heating cal rod in position above the floor of that bowl. The lower shell reflecting bowl includes a central opening which is surrounded by an upstanding perimeter wall to receive a bi-metal temperature sensing switch and isolate it from the cal rods and from heat reflected by the bowl.

Abstract: A ceiling assembly includes a plurality of elongate, side-by-side gripping members which easily fit onto and conceal the otherwise exposed lower portions of overhead floor joists, as in a basement. Appropriately sized elongate panels fit between the floor joists and have edges supported by the gripping members, thereby forming a smooth, finished appearing ceiling which is quickly and easily installed at low cost by a home resident. Extender members may be used to drop the gripping members a short distance below the joints to accommodate cross braces and plumbing lines.