Abstract: Several embodiments of an electric heater are disclosed, each of which includes a master or a satellite heating unit and a slave or a base heating unit. The base or slave unit selectably derives heating power and heating control either from the master or satellite unit through a disconnectable electrical cord or derives heating power and heating control independently there-from. The master or satellite and slave or base units are adapted for tool-free mechanical attachment and separation. A communicating arrangement distinguishes between the attachment and the separation and alters the heating power and control according thereto by causing transfer of at least some of the heating control of the slave or base unit from the slave or base unit to the master or satellite unit during the attachment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sandwich cooking accessory having a plurality of pockets in which may be assembled a sandwich or into which may be placed a raw (not yet cooked) sandwich. The accessory also includes a panel engagable to the pockets to contain the assembled sandwiches during handling and cooking. The panel cooperates with the pockets to slightly, but not excessively, compress the sandwiches. The pockets and panel are perforated to enable heat to the sandwiches during cooking. The panel include a plurality of shield to protect certain portions of the sandwiches from excessive toasting during cooking.

Abstract: Disclosed are accessories for use on the cooking grate of a barbeque grill or such, which are adapted to enable the effective grilling of such food items as fish, pizza, small items, and delicate items, alone of in combination, and which overcome drawbacks of grilling such food items while allowing the food items to receive the flavor benefits of grilling.