Abstract: A cutlery implement restraining system is provided. The cutlery implement restraining system includes a housing having a base, an upper wall, a front wall, a back wall and a sidewall, the sidewall extending substantially between the front wall and the back wall, and the sidewall extending substantially between the base and the upper wall, a cavity formed in the housing, the cavity at least partially bounded by the base, the front wall and the back wall, an implement carrier disposed within the cavity, the implement carrier being selectively positionable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing, and a securement system for releasably securing the implement carrier in the first position relative to the housing, the securement system being disposed on at least one of either the implement carrier and the housing.

Abstract: A cutlery implement restraining system is provided. The cutlery implement restraining system includes a housing having a base, an upper wall, a front wall, a back wall and a sidewall, the sidewall extending substantially between the front wall and the back wall, and the sidewall extending substantially between the base and the upper wall, a cavity formed in the housing, the cavity at least partially bounded by the base, the front wall and the back wall, an implement carrier disposed within the cavity, the implement carrier being selectively positionable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing, and a securement system for releasably securing the implement carrier in the first position relative to the housing, the securement system being disposed on at least one of either the implement carrier and the housing.

Abstract: A storage lid and a cookware assembly are provided that includes a cover portion having a top surface, first and second sidewalls and a flexible locking tab. The first and second locking tabs each have a lateral portion and a locking portion. The lateral portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and extends outwardly from the sidewall in a direction that is generally parallel to the top surface of the cover portion. The locking portion extends downwardly and inwardly at an angle from the lateral portion. A locking protuberance is disposed on the inner surface of the locking portion, and an elongate aperture that terminates proximate the locking protuberance is disposed in a portion of the lateral portion and the locking portion.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil comprised of an elongated member and an implement is provided. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal edge and a distal edge. The proximal edge of the implement is connected to the distal end of the elongated member. The kitchen utensil also includes a plurality of grooves integrally formed into the elongated member. The grooves are disposed along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis and proximate the distal end of the elongated member. Each of the grooves has a groove width and groove depth. The groove width of at least one of the grooves is greater than the groove width of at least one of the other of the grooves.

Abstract: A storage receptacle for kitchen utensils is provided. The storage receptacle comprises a base and a receiving portion for receiving at least a portion of at least one kitchen utensil. The receiving portion is pivotally attached to the base and is moveable between a first position and a second position through an intermediate position, the receiving portion forms an acute angle with the base when the receiving portion is in the second position. The receptacle further includes a locking mechanism provided to fix the receiving portion in the second position.

Abstract: A cookware assembly includes an open-top vessel with diametrically opposed handles and diametrically opposed pour spouts, and a lid including an outer peripheral frame member, a central member spaced from the frame member and support structure coupled to each of the frame member and the central member closing the space therebetween. A flange depends from the frame member and has a plurality of vertically elongated apertures therethrough adjacent to a predetermined location on the frame which carries indicia to indicate the location of the apertures.