Abstract: A container comprises a storage compartment and a lid. The storage compartment may be formed of plastic, and may include indicia of measuring. The lid may be removably attached to the storage compartment by a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be sturdy enough to contain the contents of the storage compartment, even when those contents are substantially heavy. The contents of the storage compartment may pass through an opening in the lid. The opening may be covered by a removably attached closure, and the closure may include indicia of measuring. The closure may thus be removed from the lid, and used as a measuring device. A scoop may be removably attached to the inside of the lid, may include indicia of measuring, and may be used as a measuring device.

Abstract: A storage unit is disclosed comprising a container disposed within a housing, the container having a cavity with an opening at the upper end for receiving an item. A cover comprises two or more rounded cover sections pivotally mounted between the container and the housing for movement between an open position and a closed position, the cover sections being biased toward the open position. Vertical downward movement of the container toward the bottom wall of the housing causes the cover sections to overcome the bias and rotate to the closed position. When rotating to the open position, the cover sections recede into a receiving space between the housing and container, thereby exposing the cavity, such that the outer form factor of the storage unit is no larger in the open position than in the closed position.

Abstract: A shower curtain fastener comprising: a body portion adapted to be coupled to a shower curtain rod and a shower curtain; and a hook portion formed integrally with the body portion, the hook portion having a first segment extending substantially vertically downward from the bottom section of the body portion and a second segment extending outwardly to receive items apart from the shower curtain.

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: The present invention is directed to a baking pan for baking brownies or other foods in which substantially each side of the baked good has a crisp edge, the pan comprising a bottom surface, a plurality of sidewalls comprising a plurality of sidewall segments, a plurality of towers joined to said bottom surface and rising therefrom and not touching any of the sidewalls, and a single baking cavity formed by the bottom surface, the plurality of sidewalls and the plurality of towers, wherein said towers and sidewalls define a plurality of baking compartments and a plurality of passages connecting said baking compartments. The present invention further relates to a method of baking brownies comprising providing the pan of the present invention, depositing a batter or food product into said baking cavity, baking the batter or food product, and forming a food item with crisp edges.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a baking pan for baking brownies or other foods in which substantially each side of the baked good has a crisp edge, the pan comprising a removable bottom surface, a plurality of sidewalls comprising a plurality of sidewall segments, a plurality of towers joined to said bottom surface and rising therefrom and not touching any of the sidewalls, and a single baking cavity formed by the bottom surface, the plurality of sidewalls and the plurality of towers, wherein said towers and sidewalls define a plurality of baking compartments and a plurality of passages connecting said baking compartments. The present invention further relates to a method of baking brownies comprising providing the pan of the present invention, depositing a batter or food product into said baking cavity, baking the batter or food product, and forming a food item with crisp edges.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a storage unit comprises a housing having a bottom wall, sidewalls connected to the bottom wall, and an open upper end; a container disposed within the housing being vertically slidable relative to the bottom wall of the housing, the container having a cavity with an opening at the upper end for receiving the head portion of the item; and a cover comprising two or more rounded cover sections pivotally mounted between the container and the housing for movement between an open position exposing the upper end of the cavity of the container and a closed position closing the upper end of the cavity of the container from the outside environment, the cover sections being biased toward the open position, vertical downward movement of the container toward the bottom wall of the housing causing the cover sections to overcome the bias and rotate to the closed position, the cover sections in the closed position defining an aperture in the cover through which the handle of the item is to be ex

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 sifter apparatus is provided that comprises a body having a crank fastener and a mesh sifter support, a lid configured to be attached to the body, a crank configured to be coupled to the crank fastener, a wire structure configured to be coupled to the crank, a bottom configured to be attached to the body, and a mesh sifter configured to be supported by the mesh sifter support.

Abstract: A container comprises a storage compartment and a lid. The storage compartment may be formed of plastic, and may include indicia of measuring. The lid may be removably attached to the storage compartment by a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be sturdy enough to contain the contents of the storage compartment, even when those contents are substantially heavy. The contents of the storage compartment may pass through an opening in the lid. The opening may be covered by a removably attached closure, and the closure may include indicia of measuring. The closure may thus be removed from the lid, and used as a measuring device. A scoop may be removably attached to the inside of the lid, may include indicia of measuring, and may be used as a measuring device.

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 measuring cup includes a wall structure surrounding a holding space to hold contents, an opening exposing the holding space, and a surface pattern provided on the wall structure. The surface pattern includes a plurality of concave patterns superposed on each other. Each concave pattern is vertically concave such that edges therebetween are protruded to form a plurality of first visually observable lines indicative of a first set of predetermined volumes within the holding space.

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.