Abstract: Rolling pins of the present invention generally have a core, a rolling surface disposed on the outer surface of the core, a shaft that extends through the core, a first handle, and a second handle. The shaft has a first handle section, a second handle section, and a central section, and also has a shaft length greater than the core length. The handles are removably connected to the handle sections of the shaft. Preferably, the handle sections of the rolling pin shaft have locking features, and the handles have catches that releasably engage the locking features. The rolling surface is made from, or contains, thermoplastic elastomer. In at least some embodiments, the rolling surface can be a sleeve that slides onto the outer surface of the core and is secured to the ends of the core by end caps.

Abstract: A baking cup features a sidewall constructed of temperature resistant and flexible material. A bottom is formed near the bottom edge of the sidewall so that the sidewall and bottom define a cavity within which a foodstuff may be placed for baking. A base featuring a novelty shape supports the sidewall, bottom and cavity and includes a rigid core covered by a skin layer. The skin layer is constructed of the same flexible material as, and integrally formed with, the sidewall and bottom.

Abstract: A food spinner with a lid assembly that contains gears and a brake. The brake impinges upon at least one gear of the spinner to slow and stop the spinner. The brake has frictional material on a surface that contacts the gear. The brake is moved into contact with the gear by pressing a button on the lid of the spinner. The food spinner is secured to a work surface by a compact suction device contained in a base of the spinner.

Abstract: A roll holder and dispenser having a base, a roll-receiving tube, and a handle securable in an end of the tube. The handle has two caps or buttons. Pressing one of the buttons allows the handle to be removed from the tube by causing a plunger in the handle to rotate so that prongs securing the handle to the tube are pressed into recesses in the plunger when the handle is pulled out of the tube. Pressing the other button moves arms into contact with the roll of paper products to restrain the movement or rotation of the roll. The buttons are spring biased so they return to their original positions when they are released. The base of the roll holder houses a suction device that permits the roll holder to be adhered to a countertop or other surface by moving a handle in a slot in the base.

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 suction device that may be configured and conformed to a multitude of different types of kitchenware, small appliances, and other devices. The suction device comprises a base, a handle, a pivot, a plate, and a suction pad. The suction pad is connected to the plate. Two bridge-like structures with sloped undersides extend from the plate. The handle extends from the underside of one of the bridge-like structures, through the pivot, to the underside of the second bridge-like structure, and out through an elongated slot in the base. The handle is in sliding contact with the sloped undersides of the bridge-like structures.

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.