Abstract: A double walled domed electric roasting oven and method of use is described. The double walled domed electric roasting oven includes a double walled dome lid, a base pan, a temperature controlling component and a heating element. The double walled dome lid is formed by coupling a domed inner wall and a domed outer wall with a fastener. The double walled dome lid has a dome lid height. The base pan interfaces with a bottom of the double walled dome lid. The base pan has a base pan height. The dome lid height is at least 2.5 times greater than the base pan height. The temperature controlling component is disposed on an exterior outer wall of the double walled dome lid. The temperature controlling component includes a heating element that is electrically coupled to the temperature controlling component. The heating element is radially disposed about the exterior inner wall surface of the domed inner wall and positioned within the domed outer wall.

Abstract: A portable electric grill and method of use are described. The grill includes a double walled dome lid, a basin having a cavity, a grill that interfaces with the basin, a first heating element, a second heating element, a temperature controlling component, and a support that interfaces with a surface. The double walled dome lid includes a dome lid inner wall and a dome lid outer wall. The dome lid inner wall and the dome lid outer wall are joined at a base of the double walled dome lid. The basin interfaces with the base of the double walled dome lid, and the basin includes a hinge coupling the basin and the double walled dome lid. The first heating element is radially disposed about an exterior surface of the dome lid inner wall and within the dome lid outer wall. The second heating element is disposed within the basin cavity.

Abstract: A portable electric grill and method of use are described. The grill includes a double walled dome lid, a basin having a cavity, a grill that interfaces with the basin, a first heating element, a second heating element, a temperature controlling component, and a support that interfaces with a surface. The double walled dome lid includes a dome lid inner wall and a dome lid outer wall. The dome lid inner wall and the dome lid outer wall are joined at a base of the double walled dome lid. The basin interfaces with the base of the double walled dome lid, and the basin includes a hinge coupling the basin and the double walled dome lid. The first heating element is radially disposed about an exterior surface of the dome lid inner wall and within the dome lid outer wall. The second heating element is disposed within the basin cavity.

Abstract: A combination toaster oven and air fryer is described. The combination toaster oven and air fryer includes a housing, a door, a fan, basket drive element, a basket, a first heating element, a second heating element, and a control panel. The combination toaster oven and air fryer provides toasting, baking, and air frying cooking modes in a single stand-alone countertop unit. The first heating element includes a tubular infrared heater and a tubular quartz heater positioned to avoid crumbs falling from the basket during rotation and optimally cook and crisp food product.

Abstract: A double walled domed electric roasting oven and method of use is described. The double walled domed electric roasting oven includes a double walled dome lid, a base pan, a temperature controlling component and a heating element. The double walled dome lid is formed by coupling a domed inner wall and a domed outer wall with a fastener. The double walled dome lid has a dome lid height. The base pan interfaces with a bottom of the double walled dome lid. The base pan has a base pan height. The dome lid height is at least 2.5 times greater than the base pan height. The temperature controlling component is disposed on an exterior outer wall of the double walled dome lid. The temperature controlling component includes a heating element that is electrically coupled to the temperature controlling component. The heating element is radially disposed about the exterior inner wall surface of the domed inner wall and positioned within the domed outer wall.

Abstract: An invertible roasting oven, cooking apparatus, and method of cooking with a cooking apparatus are described. In various embodiments, the invertible roasting oven may include a double walled dome lid having an inner wall and an outer wall, a heating element that is disposed within the double walled dome lid between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a shallow pan that interfaces with the double walled dome lid. The shallow pan may be configured to function as a base to the double walled dome lid in a first mode of operation and as a cover to the double walled dome lid in a second mode of operation. The invertible roasting oven may further include a cradle that receives the double walled dome lid when the cooking apparatus is operating in the second mode of operation.

Abstract: An electric roasting oven and method of use are disclosed. The roasting oven can comprise, in various embodiments, a double walled dome lid that includes an inner wall lid and an outer wall lid, wherein the inner wall lid and outer wall lid are joined at a base of the double walled dome lid, a shallow pan that interfaces with the base of the double walled dome lid, and a temperature controlling component disposed in the double walled dome lid. The temperature controlling component can include a heating element that is electrically coupled to the temperature controlling component, and the heating element can be radially disposed about an exterior surface of the inner wall lid and within the outer wall lid.

Abstract: An invertible roasting oven, cooking apparatus, and method of cooking with a cooking apparatus are described. In various embodiments, the invertible roasting oven may include a double walled dome lid having an inner wall and an outer wall, a heating element that is disposed within the double walled dome lid between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a shallow pan that interfaces with the double walled dome lid. The shallow pan may be configured to function as a base to the double walled dome lid in a first mode of operation and as a cover to the double walled dome lid in a second mode of operation. The invertible roasting oven may further include a cradle that receives the double walled dome lid when the cooking apparatus is operating in the second mode of operation.

Abstract: A rotisserie convection oven including a rotatable drum assembly which allows cooking of food items therein without added cooking oils is disclosed. The present oven is designed for cooking of pre-prepared or frozen foods with minimal ingestion of cooking oils and residual oil byproducts of concern to the health-conscious consumer. The present oven provides a countertop appliance having an enclosed cooking chamber with tubular heating elements wherein a rotatable drum containing foodstuffs is coupled to a rotisserie drive assembly. An integrated control chamber protects electrical components and encloses a convection fan assembly which is disposed in air transfer communication with the cooking chamber to enable circulation of air across the heating elements and through the rotatable drum during the cooking cycle. In one embodiment the rotatable drum is constructed of wire mesh to permit the continuous circulation of heated air therein to reduce cooking temperatures and shorten the cooking cycle.

Abstract: A top-browner cooking system and method of use for browning chicken, turkey and other foodstuffs within electric roasting ovens that lack top-browning capability is disclosed. The present top-browner cooking system provides a plurality of top-browner assemblies which are configured for retrofitting to various sizes and shapes of common prior art roasting ovens lacking a top-browner heating element as original equipment. In addition to retrofitting a preexisting roasting oven, the top-browner cooking system is also utilized in combination with roasting ovens of new construction. The top-browner cooking system is designed for stand-alone use being plugged directly into a residential power outlet or, alternatively, can be plugged into an auxiliary power outlet provided on some brands of roasting ovens.

Abstract: A toaster oven appliance including low-profile heating elements having a predetermined single-sided surface area calculated to provide uniform heating within the cooking chamber, facilitate cleaning and to increase its usable capacity is disclosed. Various alternative configurations of top, bottom, and side-mounted heating elements in combination with both fixed and vertically movable heating element embodiments are provided for use with standard and digital controls. The heating elements are positioned both internally and externally of the cooking chamber and are provided in unsheathed, plain-sheathed, and metallic-sheathed types for a given application of the present oven. In one embodiment the heating elements are constructed as removable plug-in modules for convenient cleaning and replacement. The present toaster oven further includes an optional forced convection fan to reduce cooking temperature and shorten cooking cycles.

Abstract: A portable electric grill including an exhaust fan for indoor grilling is disclosed. The present grill is constructed to permit its supporting frame to be folded from an open position wherein the horizontally disposed grilling plates are supported by folding leg members to a closed position wherein the grilling plates are folded vertically along with the leg members for convenient portability and storage. The present grill provides heating elements associated with each grilling plate, which permits the grilling plates to be selectively energized. An air filter is disposed within the air intake of the exhaust fan utilizing filter media capable of capturing particulate matter of a size range found in cooking fumes generated by the grill. In an alternative embodiment the present grill is designed to permit operation in an either an unfolded or a folded position and also includes a detachable exhaust fan module for the user's convenience.

Abstract: A portable electric grill including an exhaust fan for indoor grilling is disclosed. The present grill is constructed to permit its supporting frame to be folded from an open position wherein the horizontally disposed grilling plates are supported by folding leg members to a closed position wherein the grilling plates are folded vertically along with the leg members for convenient portability and storage. The present grill provides heating elements associated with each grilling plate, which permits the grilling plates to be selectively energized. An air filter is disposed within the air intake of the exhaust fan utilizing filter media capable of capturing particulate matter of a size range found in cooking fumes generated by the grill. In an alternative embodiment the present grill is designed to permit operation in an either an unfolded or a folded position and also includes a detachable exhaust fan module for the user's convenience.

Abstract: A toaster oven appliance including low-profile heating elements having a predetermined single-sided surface area calculated to provide uniform heating within the cooking chamber, facilitate cleaning and to increase its usable capacity is disclosed. Various alternative configurations of top, bottom, and side-mounted heating elements in combination with both fixed and vertically movable heating element embodiments are provided for use with standard and digital controls. The heating elements are positioned both internally and externally of the cooking chamber and are provided in unsheathed, plain-sheathed, and metallic-sheathed types for a given application of the present oven. In one embodiment the heating elements are constructed as removable plug-in modules for convenient cleaning and replacement. The present toaster oven further includes an optional forced convection fan to reduce cooking temperature and shorten cooking cycles.

Abstract: A multifunctional griddle having hinged top and bottom heating plate assemblies which receive reversible cooking plates or, alternatively, interchangeable cooking plates for cooking different types of foods such as waffles, pancakes, and hot sandwiches. In one embodiment the reversible cooking plates are nested in face-to-face contact with mating top and bottom heating plates to improve heat transfer to the cooking plates. This is accomplished by forming a mating waffle grid in the heating plates for receiving the waffle iron surfaces of the cooking plates in intermeshing engagement. The intermeshing engagement of the cooking plates with the heating plates also reduces the overall vertical height of the appliance providing a slimmer profile. In an alternative embodiment a set of interchangeable cooking plates is provided having a sliding interface with modified heating plates. In this embodiment the cooking plates are conveniently interchanged to vary the cooking configurations of the appliance.

Abstract: A portable electric grill including an exhaust fan for indoor grilling is disclosed. The present grill is constructed to permit its supporting frame to be folded from an open position wherein the horizontally disposed grilling plates are supported by folding leg members to a closed position wherein the grilling plates are folded vertically along with the leg members for convenient portability and storage. The present grill also provides heating elements associated with each grilling plate, which permits the grilling plates to be selectively energized. An air filter is disposed within the air intake of the exhaust fan utilizing filter media capable of capturing particulate matter of a size range found in smoke and cooking fumes generated by the grill during operation.

Abstract: An automatic electric muffin maker for baking muffins and related foodstuffs is disclosed. The present muffin maker comprises a housing assembly enclosing a bottom heating plate having an integrated heating element and a top heating element for browning (i.e. to scorch slightly in cooking). Advantageously, the heating plate includes a plurality of integrally formed, internally tapered heating wells which receive a mating baking pan having tapered cylindrical mold cups configured to provide complementary surface-to-surface engagement within the heating wells and efficient heat transfer therebetween. The heating elements are electrically interconnected to a heat control thermostat, which regulates the baking cycle. In an alternative embodiment the baking functions are carried out by electronic controls including a timed cooking cycle which changes to a warming mode upon completion.

Abstract: A multifunctional griddle having hinged top and bottom heating plate assemblies which receive reversible cooking plates or, alternatively, interchangeable cooking plates for cooking different types of foods such as waffles, pancakes, and hot sandwiches. In one embodiment the reversible cooking plates are nested in face-to-face contact with mating top and bottom heating plates to improve heat transfer to the cooking plates. This is accomplished by forming a mating waffle grid in the heating plates for receiving the waffle iron surfaces of the cooking plates in intermeshing engagement. The intermeshing engagement of the cooking plates with the heating plates also reduces the overall vertical height of the appliance providing a slimmer profile. In an alternative embodiment a set of interchangeable cooking plates is provided having a sliding interface with modified heating plates. In this embodiment the cooking plates are conveniently interchanged to vary the cooking configurations of the appliance.

Abstract: A roasting oven having a large capacity heating well including a wrap-around heating element for heating the side walls thereof and a top heating element for browning is disclosed. A function control panel featuring a touch-film interface and digital display of cooking modes is provided for the user's convenience. In an alternative embodiments standard electromechanical switches and rheostatic temperature controls provide the functions of the present oven. The heating elements are also fabricated in alternative embodiments to provide single-sided or double-sided configurations for particular heating applications. A lid member including the top heating element is attached to the present oven by electrically conductive supporting structures, which incorporate the electrical circuit for the top heating element and also provide for convenient disconnection thereof for cleaning and storage.