Abstract: A method and apparatus for fast similarity-based query, self-join, and join for massive, high-dimension datasets have been disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fast similarity-based query, self-join, and join for massive, high-dimension datasets have been disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fast similarity-based query, self-join, and join for massive, high-dimension datasets have been disclosed.

Abstract: An article of cookware is fabricated by a combination of a deep drawing a metal sheet or laminate to form a fluid retaining preform and then using an impact bonding process to attach a medallion to the outside bottom surface of preform. In another aspect, the impact bonding process alternatively provides a means to achieve a slightly concave exterior bottom surface, while maintaining a substantially flat and/or slightly concave interior bottom surface to minimize the use of cooking oil.

Abstract: A multiple layer clad article of cookware has an upper rim wherein the inner and outer layers of the cladding, generally stainless steel, are joined together by a weld that covers and protects the one or more inner layers. The inner layers are alternatively at least one of copper and aluminum, or combinations of the same.

Abstract: A cookware article in which the multiple continuous layers of metal form both the bottom cooking surface and surrounding sides that define the fluid containing region has a protected rim formed on the inner laminated layers, which curls over and is then bonded to the outermost layer of the laminate slightly below the rim.

Abstract: A process to form laminated cookware vessels starts with individual metal sheets, which are first formed into individual fluid containing vessels. The fluid containing vessels are nested together and bonded in a multi-step process that deploys laser welding to form the vessels rim. The process provides great flexibility in combining different materials and varying the laminated construction of the bottom as compared to the surrounding sidewall of the cookware vessel.

Abstract: A process of brazing is used to bond copper and stainless steel preformed vessels to form laminated cookware. The process includes an ironing step that is carried out after brazing, in part to improve the integrity of the bond. The ironing step also provides a means to reduce the thickness of the copper in the upright wall portion of the vessel. This yields a lighter weight article of cookware, as compared to one formed from a pre-laminated sheet of copper and stainless steel layers.

Abstract: A cooking vessel is formed with one or more annular rings rising above a laminate structure that exposes at least one more thermally conductive material of a contrasting color. The raised rings reveal the nature of the thermally conductive material, yet protect it from scratches and abrasion during use, such as when the cooking vessel is resting on a stove top.

Abstract: A grill surface or pan provide for the removal of fats and oils by supporting the foodstuffs on ribs that slope downward such that the intervening regions form channels for transporting fluids to the edge of the pan, and away from the cooking food stuffs. The draining channels are interrupted by intervening ribs of a lower height than the first set of foodstuff supporting ribs. The intervening ribs have a series of slits or holes formed in there apex to enable the direct cooking of the foodstuff by radiant heat from a flame or heating source disposed underneath the grill surface. The grill surface may be combined in a pan that provides a peripheral fluid collecting channels at the termination or junction of the draining channels disposed between the sets of rib food supporting and slotted or perforated ribs.

Abstract: Article of cookware has upright walls and surrounding bottom-cooking surfaces that are both formed from titanium or an alloy thereof at a first thickness. The cooking vessel also has a thicker bottom formed of a material more heat conductive than titanium, thus allowing the vessel to be of significantly lighter weight, or have superior uniformity of heating due to a thicker bottom formed of a more heat conductive materials. The bottom is optionally formed of anodized aluminum as the titanium walls withstand the corrosive environment of the anodizing bath.

Abstract: A Cooking vessel has an interior lining of titanium or an allow thereof. The bottom is optionally formed of anodized aluminum as the titanium walls withstand the corrosive environment of the anodizing bath. The titanium lining is more resistant to corrosion, staining and attack by acid foods than anodized aluminum. The method of forming the cooking vessel allows a relatively thin layer of titanium metal to be used as the lining, thus reducing the total weight as well as the cost of the cooking vessel.

Abstract: A dual wall cooking vessel is formed by the impact or friction bonding of the an inner to an outer vessel wherein a laminate of aluminum and copper layers is disposed between the outer surface of the bottom of the inner vessel and the inner surface of the bottom of the outer vessel. The aluminum layers are arranged to surround the copper layer of the uppermost aluminum layer being the upper aluminum layer being thinner than the lower aluminum layer and having a slightly smaller diameter than the copper and aluminum layer. The appropriate dimensions of the aluminum layers and sequence of welding and bonding operation results in the co-extrusion of both aluminum layers into a portion of the adjacent sidewall formed by the gap between the walls of the inner and outer vessel.

Abstract: A cooking pan has a large flat cooking surface subdivided into at least one enclosed region by a convex ridge. The enclosed regions size, shape and location facilitate the preparation of pancakes, while other breakfast foods are optionally prepared in the non-enclosed portion of the cooking surface.