Abstract: The preferred embodiment comprises an improved pan (20) (FIG. 1) that can also be used as a steaming utensil on top of an ordinary pot; the pan comprises a receptacle (30) that has a flat bottom (32) and a side wall (34) whose top edge has a chord-truncated circular shape and a flange (42). The area defined by the chord-truncated circular shape is made as large as desired without voiding access to the pot below and without increasing the predetermined radius of the receptacle. The above preferred embodiment can also have a multiplicity of holes (33) in the bottom (FIG. 9). The preferred embodiment is not restricted to an outer pot of given radius; it can be used on top of a variety of pots with radii within a determined range. The combination of the pan and the pot below behaves effectively as a double-compartment vessel. If the lid of the pot below is placed on top of the flange, the steam is substantially diverted toward the receptacle.

Abstract: A new aquatic toy comprises, an improved toy periscope (20) and a diving mask (110). The diving mask and the toy periscope can be either removably connected or integrally formed. The periscope comprises a top mirror (29), a bottom mirror (70), a slanted window (48), a V-shaped housing (22), and a plurality of suction cups (90) at a support top (84) located along the shortest arm thereof. The periscope housing further comprises suitable handles (95). When the suction cups are displaced along suitably positioned slits (89), the periscope can be coupled to substantially any mask. Thereby, the person using the periscope mask can see events above the water surface while his or her head is located substantially underwater. The upper housing (24) functions as an inlet opening for light rays and water shots to enter therein. A water receptacle (100) is attached to the upper housing so that, when it becomes full, water begins to cover the slanted window until the view is fully distorted.