Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible filter apparatus. The collapsible filter apparatus includes an expandable top fluid retention portion, a filter portion and a collapsible funnel portion. These elements are joined to one another so as to provide fluid in need of filtering an expanded receptacle that can be collapsed for storage and transport.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible filter apparatus. The collapsible filter apparatus includes an expandable top fluid retention portion, a filter portion and a collapsible funnel portion. These elements are joined to one another so as to provide fluid in need of filtering an expanded receptacle that can be collapsed for storage and transport.

Abstract: A mandoline slicer having a blade, a pivotable platform and a compact, low profile suction device in a housing that is hinged to the front of the slicer so that the suction device may be rotated under the slicer for storage and rotated at least partially outward from the front of the slicer for use. The height of a front edge of the platform is changed in relation of the height of the blade by moving a lever horizontally in a slot in a side of the slicer. The lever is geared so that the changes in the height of the front edge of the platform are incremental. Thus, the thickness of food slices moved over the platform and into the blade may be varied by know incremental amounts. Rear legs, which are foldable under the slicer for storage, contain compartments or slots for convenient, compact storage of slicer attachments.

Abstract: A mixing bowl assembly having a mixing bowl and a base to receive the mixing bowl. The base contains two suction devices. One of the suction devices secures the mixing bowl to the base. The other suction device secures the base to a counter or work surface. The mixing bowl may be secured to the base at various selected angles to facilitate the mixing of different types of ingredients. Each suction device is secured to its respective mating surface by moving a handle to activate the suction device. Each suction device is deactivated by moving the handle in the opposite direction to release the suction device from the surface to which it was adhered or mated.