Abstract: The cooking apparatus includes a glass-ceramic panel (1), which has at least one cooking area; a gas burner (3) providing an open flame (3); a cooking vessel support (5) including feet (5b) and a resting surface for a cooking vessel (6) placed on the cooking vessel support (5); and a device for holding the cooking vessel support (5) mechanically fixed and centered over the gas burner (3) including a foot holding device for holding the cooking vessel support (5). The foot holding device includes foot holders (7) for the respective feet, which are preferably formed by depressed or raised regions in the glass-ceramic panel or foot holder parts attached to it. The cooking apparatus of the invention is easier to clean and more economical than prior art cooking apparatus.

Abstract: A heating plate for a heat storage range cooker which is mounted in an aperture in a surrounding surface, on a base in connection with a heat source. The heat source heats the heating plate. In addition, an adjustment mechanism is provided between the heating plate and the base to allow relative movement of the heating plate with respect to the base.

Abstract: A burner case (14) has at least one burner (11) therein and has an upper surface (12) formed with at least one opening (13). A flame produced by the burner (11) is introduced externally through the opening (13) for heating an object put on the upper surface (12) of the burner case (14). The upper surface (12) of the burner case (14) is formed along the opening (13) with an upwardly projecting louver (15). The louver acts as a windshield for the flame. For instance, the opening (13) is an annular opening, and the louver (15) is formed in inclination along the annular opening at an outer edge of the annular opening.

Abstract: The cooking apparatus includes a glass-ceramic panel (1), which has at least one cooking area; a gas burner (3) providing an open flame (3); a cooking vessel support (5) including feet (5b) and a resting surface for a cooking vessel (6) placed on the cooking vessel support (5); and a device for holding the cooking vessel support (5) mechanically fixed and centered over the gas burner (3) including a foot holding device for holding the cooking vessel support (5). The foot holding device includes foot holders (7) for the respective feet, which are preferably formed by depressed or raised regions in the glass-ceramic panel or foot holder parts attached to it. The cooking apparatus of the invention is easier to clean and more economical than prior art cooking apparatus.

Abstract: A stove cover device for creating additional counter space by covering the top surface of the stove. The stove cover device includes a covering member for covering the top surface of a stove. The covering member includes a plate. The plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge. A peripheral wall extends away from and is integrally coupled to the peripheral edge. A pair of securing means removably secures the peripheral wall to the panel on the stove. Each of the securing means is adapted for removably coupling to a panel of the stove.

Abstract: A grill side burner assembly including a burner having a generally disc-shaped body with an oval cross-section. Louvered main ports are arranged around the upper part of the burner body and create a cyclone-like distribution of heat to the cooking surface thereby improving efficiency. A fuel feed channel is formed integrally into a lower portion of the burner and provides fuel to the interior of the burner body. The burner can be attached to the bottom of a bowl-like recess in a side-burner base and covered with a grid. The side burner assembly can be implemented with a very low parts count.

Abstract: The cooking apparatus includes a glass or glass-ceramic plate (1) providing a cooking surface with a cooking area and provided with a throughgoing opening (2) in the cooking area; a gas burner (3, 19, 21) arranged in or under the throughgoing opening (2) in the glass or glass-ceramic plate (1), which has a burner ring (3b) for supporting an open flame (3a, 19a, 21a); a cooking vessel support (5,5a) arranged on the glass or glass-ceramic plate over the throughgoing opening (2) which has a resting surface for a cooking vessel (6) and a device for supplying a mixture of combustible gas and primary air to the burner ring (3b) to form the open flame, whereby substantially all of the secondary air is drawn from a chamber or space under the glass or glass-ceramic plate (1). Because the secondary air is drawn from below the glass or glass-ceramic plate the height of the resting surface of the cooking vessel support (5,5a) can be substantially reduced to less than 10 mm without impairing the combustion process.

Abstract: A structure is adapted to rest on a top surface of an oven, surrounding a burner of the oven. The structure is adapted to support a pan such that the pan is tilted and positioned above the burner. The structure further comprises a barrier depending outwardly from the structure for keeping the pan from sliding off of the structure.

Abstract: An improved burner system for a gas range is provided. The burner system includes an annular metal pan through which the gas flame selectively projects, and an annular grill or grate overlying the pan on which the bottom of a cooking utensil is selectively supported. In addition, the inventive system includes an element for directing the gas flame inwardly and upwardly towards the bottom of the utensil, as well as for substantially reducing heat loss generated by flame operation.

Abstract: In a kitchen appliance including a refrigerator and a cooker 7 and being intended and suitable for installation in camping vehicles, boats and the like, the cooker 7 is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the refrigerator including at least one gas burner 8 and the relating fittings 12, while the cover plate 13 of the cooker 7 can be assembled and disassembled. The burner 8 and the thermosensors 26 of the cooker 7 are movable in height in limited manner for bearing on a relating opening in the cover plate 13 from bottom and for being connected or screwed, respectively, to a burner head to be put thereon from top. The construction permits simple and quick installation and removal of the refrigerator together with the cooker 7.

Abstract: A cooking range, especially useful in commercial and domestic environments, wherein a grate and a wok ring are interchangeably mounted thereon. The range supports the wok ring and the grate over a gas fired burner element. The grate and the wok ring include a support plate which selectively engages the cooking range in a preferred orientaton. The wok ring includes a preferred configuration of the support ring.

Abstract: A burner assembly is provided that includes a burner pan having a peripheral portion adapted to engage a range top at the periphery of a burner opening and a sealed burner in central portion of the burner pan. A resilient elastic seal straddles the peripheral portion of the burner pan so as to be disposed between the burner pan and the range top and between the burner pan and the burner grate. The elastic seal retains the burner grate in position slightly above the range top and provides a seal to close the burner opening.

Abstract: A side burner for a barbecue grill comprising: a base member for housing a burner unit; a lid hingeably connected to the base member; the lid being pivotal between a closed position in which the lid covers the burner unit and an open position in which the lid has been pivoted away from the burner unit to provide access thereto; and a grid hingeably connected to the lid; the grid being movable from a first position to a second position when the lid is pivoted from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A cooktop has a recessed portion surrounding a burner opening. The recessed portion includes bosses with grate supporting surfaces below the upper surface of the cooktop, and dams with vertical inner surfaces. A grate has a rectangular base with a vertical side wall and a bottom edge. The grate is mounted in the recessed portion, aligned with the burner opening, with the base bottom edge resting on the grate supporting surfaces of the bosses and with the grate side wall adjacent the vertical inner surfaces of the dams. The base includes tabs aligned with the dams and extending downwardly to provide greater height at the portions of the side wall aligned with the dams.

Abstract: A concept for a support stand adapts an Asian WOK to a Western kitchen range. The stand provides an upper ring to receive a round bottomed WOK; the ring has sufficient diameter to accommodate the WOK securely in the stand. The base of the stand adapts to prior art drip pans placed in heating wells, where the well has gas or electrical heating elements located according to the type of range, and thus anchors the stand to the kitchen range top.A second concept modifies existing drip pans to provide both the functions of drip pan and support stand in a single, combined support stand. This stand replaces existing stands and drip pans and anchors the WOK to the kitchen range top.A third concept converts a prior WOK fire ring into a trivet allowing use of the WOK at a dinner table.

Abstract: A two-piece support ring structure for supporting a wok cooking vessel on top of a burner cylinder of a cooking range. The structure features two components: a top ring of a substantially circular shape upon which sits a wok; and a base ring having a substantially circular shape that removably rests on the burner cylinder. The top ring removably rests on the base ring. The base ring itself comprises a first ring and a first mating means disposed on top of the first ring for removably coupling the base ring to the top ring. The top ring comprises a second ring upon which sits the wok, and a second mating means projecting from the bottom of the second ring for removably coupling the top ring to the first mating means. The base ring further comprises a third mating means for removably coupling the base ring to the burner cylinder.

Abstract: A cooktop cover system and apparatus having at least one cooktop cover recessed within a surrounding framework to provide a flat surface when a cooking surface positioned under the cover is not in use. The cover comprises a generally flat plate-like member with a plurality of support legs attached to the plate-like member and extending downwardly therefrom to detachably engage a rigid planar member positioned under the plate-like member. At least one of the support legs is disposed inwardly from an adjacent outer edge of the plate-like member to provide a lever arm so that downward force applied between the inwardly disposed support leg and the adjacent outer edge of the plate-like member pivots the cooktop cover and raises the opposite edge to allow removal of the cover.

Abstract: A machine for brewing coffee, tea or other hot beverages has a hollow housing for a water heater which is disposed beneath and can directly heat a warming plate serving to support a pot, a carafe, a vacuum bottle, a cup or another vessel for a freshly brewed beverage which is being discharged from the chamber of a filter holder above the warming plate. If the nature of the material of the vessel is such that the bottom wall of the vessel should not be heated to an elevated temperature, the operator inserts a distancing element between the warming plate and the casing of the heater. The area of contact between the heater and warming plate on the one hand, and the distancing element on the other hand, can be selected with a view to ensure a desirable reduction from that rate of heat tranfer which takes place when the heater is in direct and large-area contact with the warming plate.

Abstract: A flexible heat transfer pad includes a metallic thermally conducting disc covering the burner element. An annular retaining ring is provided to retain and center the disc on the burner element. The retaining ring includes a downwardly depending skirt to substantially close the stove opening. Inner downwardly depending tabs are provided to contact the stovetop reflector pan, thereby securely retaining the pad in place. An annular expansion joint is provided in the annular ring to accommodate thermal expansion/contraction of the disc. One or more circular grooves are provided on both the upper and lower surfaces of the disc to enhance the flexibility and resist any tendency to buckle due to thermal stresses.

Abstract: A base (or similar article) composed of a flexible material having a high melting point, which base is mounted on the lower surface of a plastic coffee pot (or other container) to appropriately regulate the increase in the temperature of the coffee pot in an ideal manner when the pot is placed on a standard heating plate.

Abstract: A fondue stand having four vertically upstanding partition walls defining upper edge surfaces upon which is supported a fondue pot. The vertical partition walls are angularly spaced apart on a main supporting frame such that, when the fondue pot is supported on the upper edge surfaces, the partition walls lie in vertical planes offset from, or at an angle to, the vertical planes containing the diameters of the circular cross section of the fondue pot. In an alternative embodiment, a security ring for a stove range is provided, with the main body portion being circular and having a central cutout from which extends a hollow central hub insertable into the circular opening of the range of the stove, for supporting pots and pans in a safe manner on the range.

Abstract: A magnetic utensil-holder (10) has a first ring (12) having magnets (19) therein that are placed on a cooking surface, such as a stove top or grill, surrounding a heat source. A second ring (20) is spaced a predetermined distance above the first ring (12) by a plurality of support means (28,30). A cooking utensil is placed inside of the holder (10) and a plurality of adjustment means (33) are adjusted until they contact the cooking utensil. The cooking utensil is thus held firmly on the cooking surface. Extension pins (40) extend above the second ring (20) to prevent pot lids from sliding off; and, joinder bars (45) coact with the extension pins (40) to fasten two such magnetic utensil-holders together.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a non-stick cooking liquid spray dispenser at a predetermined height above a heated cooking surface, such as a griddle, is disclosed. The stand, fabricated of an insulating material such as a high temperature plastic, is a generally tubular structure including a base section, an upper section for receiving and retaining the dispenser and a smaller diameter intermediate section joining the base and upper sections. The intermediate section defines a chamber in communication with the upper section for retaining sufficient air heated by the high temperature griddle to maintain the desired temperature level of the cooking liquid. Baffling disposed between the chamber and the base section deflects hot air rising from the griddle and provides radiative surfaces so that the temperature of the cooking liquid does not exceed a temperature range that is optimum for applying the liquid to the cooking surface by spraying.

Abstract: The invention is a unitary solid interface adapter for placement at the bottom of a wok. The adapter is made from a thermally conductive material and has an exterior shape substantially in the nature of a frustum of a cone. The upper surface of the adapter is concave in the shape of a sector of a sphere such that a traditional wok will nest therein with approximately equal contact over the entire interface therebetween. The bottom surface of the adapter is substantially flat for maintaining a solid stable perch on either electrical stove elements or gas range lattice support structures. The bottom of the adapter may be provided with anti-slip protrusions which prevent the adapter from sliding on the top of the range element. The side of the adapter is angled outward in a conical fashion such that the heat generated by a smaller area of element at the bottom surface of the adapter may be delivered to a greater area of the wok surface for maximum usable cooking area.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gas cooking device comprising a circular gas burner and a mounting member such as a tripod on which an article to be directly cooked or a cooking container such as a pan or pot is to be mounted. The gas cooking device further comprises a cooking container adjuster which serves to adjust a vertical position of the cooking container to adjustably set a distance between a bottom of the cooking container and the gas burner in accordance with the configuration of the bottom of the cooking container. The cooking device further comprises forced exhaust means to discharge exhaust gas, smoke or steam which is produced from the cooked food. Thus, the invention allows a cover to be omitted.

Abstract: A range grate and retaining clip assembly for detachable engagement over the burner well of a range top provided with a pair of openings spaced on opposite sides of the burner well, the grate including a pair of linearly disposed arms, each arm being provided at its terminal end with a pair of downwardly directed projections for insertion through a corresponding opening, the projections of one arm having a pair of inwardly directed flanges, whereby such projections may be engaged by a channel-shaped portion carried by the clip, the latter being formed of spring metal and engageable against the upper surface of the range top in the inner edge surface of the corresponding opening to permit the grate to be shifted laterally towards the opposite opening for insertion of the other projections therethrough.

Abstract: A device for concentrating heat from a flame of a gas stove in combination with a cooking utensil includes a first collar rigidly attached to the cooking utensil and mating with a second collar attached to a grid of the stove. The collars may have several peripherally disposed vents. The second collar can be rotated to align the vents and control the venting of the flame of the stove.

Abstract: A gas cooking range includes a number of energy-efficient features. The range includes an oven section in which combustion air is preheated by heated discharge gases. Panels are spaced from the walls of the oven and circulation fans are included to provide exceedingly effective airflow within the oven. A gas shutoff valve automatically controls the discharge of heated gases from the oven so that heated gases are discharged only when combustion is occurring. The range also includes a compact, rotatable oven/broiler burner unit, a smoke-free drip pan, an efficient piloted ignition, flame-containing rangetop burner rings atop which pots and pans can be supported, and a small, portable oven which can be supported atop the burner rings.

Abstract: A spacer for positioning intermediate the bottom of a beverage container and a planar heating surface of an electrically heated hot plate of a coffee maker is formed as a continuous heat conductive wire element positioned to rest immediately above and in contact with the planar surface to support a beverage container and to space said container a small distance above the heat source. The spacer may be fabricated of a stainless steel wire of suitable dimension such as one of approximately 1/16 of an inch in diameter, and may be bent in a form which provides uniform support for a coffee pot over the surface of the hot plate. The spacer is secured in place by means of lateral arms which are attached by means of a hinge to the base of the apparatus so that the spacer can be made to swivel upwardly about the hinge and out of the way to facilitate cleaning or to permit the option of nonuse of the spacer if so desired.

Abstract: A protective ring cover for cooking element stove rings. It comprises an annular body shaped to conform to the upper shape of a cooking element stove ring, which is to be covered. The annular body in cross-section is of inverted substantially U-shape with an outwardly directed flange at the outer leg of the U-shape. The cover is made of non-inflammable material (e.g. aluminum) and is adapted to fit removably onto a cooking element stove ring.

Abstract: A collar-like device for reducing lateral heat dissipation from range top heating elements during cooking operations. An integrally-formed annular collar means of generally frusto-conical configuration is adapted to rest atop a range, in surrounding relation to a heating element disposed on said range top. A generally toroidally-shaped pocket of heated air surrounds an item of cookware adjacent its lower portion when such cookware is slideably received within the opening of the collar-like device surrounding the element.A first alternative embodiment has a hollow collar so that a dead air space interiorly of the collar-like device provides an additional thermal barrier.A second alternative embodiment provides a plurality of successively smaller nesting collars to accommodate cookware of differing sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is a round-bottom flask support which comprises a base of honeycomb or honeycomb-like material flat on its lower surface and having a concave upper surface substantially complementary to the flask it is designed to support. The cross section of the base is preferably cylindrical and a cylindrical annular ring engaging the periphery of the base and upper surface can be provided for added dimension stability.The upper surface of the base preferably has a semi-spherical configuration produced by compression of the upper surface of the base toward the lower surface to create "pleats" in at least some cell walls. This provides an added mechanical lock at the cell nodes which reduces the tendency of the honeycomb to separate at the cell nodes and is of particular advantage where the honeycomb is subjected to high temperatures and the adhesive bond may be weakened.

Abstract: A cooking ware vessel, such as a pot or pan, and which includes a bell-shaped heat shield spaced around its side, in order to prevent cooking heat from escaping sidewardly, away from the vessel side wall; the shield being made either integrally with the vessel, or else being removably fitted therearound.

Abstract: A range has a grate overlying a burner, the grate having radial arms provided with downwardly extending projections near their ends and those projections are releasably held by spring clips mounted in openings in the range top. The spring clips thus hold the grate in place and prevent rattling when the range is used in a trailer or other vehicle.

Abstract: A gas-fueled range having top burners and individual valves for controlling flow of fuel to the burners, each burner being covered by an inverted cup-shaped grate for supporting a utensil to be heated, the grate having vents for permitting exhaust of combustion flue products, and shutter devices operatively connected to the valve and movable therewith to regulate the effective size of the vents in accordance with variations in size of the burner flames.

Abstract: A leveling device enables adjustable positioning of cooking pans on stove burners where the stove is offset from the horizontal. The device includes first and second annular members that are fitted together for relative rotation on the stove surface. The first annular member includes a recess and first surface that receives a projection and second surface of the second annular member. The surfaces are planar and juxtaposed so that both members may be rotated freely. The surfaces are angularly inclined with respect to a support surface of the second member. By rotating the two annular members relative to one another and the stove framework, the upper member can be selectively adjusted to bring the support surface into a horizontal orientation. Handles are provided on the two members to facilitate relative rotation while a pan rests on the support surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for distributing heat from a heat source relatively evenly over the bottom of a vessel to be heated is disclosed. A first annular element is provided which includes an upwardly concave dish-shaped annulus circumscribing a hollow center. A releasable connecting element of a first type is located on the underside of the first annular element. A second annular element includes an upwardly concave dish-shaped annulus which is larger than the annulus of the first annular element. A releasable connecting element of a second type complementary to the first type is located on the inner periphery of the annulus of the second annular element so that the elements can be locked together for use and disassembled for cleaning.

Abstract: For use with a gas stove having an upper deck provided with at least one opening surrounding a gas burner, a frying attachment comprising a substantially flat tray having raised peripheral edges, legs at each tray corner for supporting the tray above the stove deck to provide an open region between the tray and the deck, and first and second pairs of opposed hooks carried by opposite edges of the tray and extending beneath the tray through the open region to engage a peripheral edge of the burner opening to hold the tray firmly in place.

Abstract: A heat-conserving cooking utensil for use on top of an ordinary kitchen stove. A pot-shaped metal housing with an open bottom is placed over a stove burner. Supported inside is a cooking pan shaped generally like a frying pan, whose handle protrudes out through a vertical slot in the side of the housing. The pan can thus be inserted and removed without reaching into the housing. A cover retains the heat. The top of the cover is conically concave, so that water or grease condensing on the inside will run to the center and drip back down into the pan. The cover is provided with an adjustable vent opening to control the degree of moisture retained in the food. The cooking pans and cover may be used separately. The utensil will efficiently thaw and heat frozen snacks, and bake pastries including pies, cakes, waffles and pizza, as well as casseroles and omelets. It is suitable for roasting meat. Bacon may be fried crisp without turning it over.

Abstract: An improved constraining grate adapted to alleviate vibration, rattle, and dislodgement of the improved constraining grate. This invention utilizes a circumferentially resilient structure with downward projections which are accepted by holes within the receiving unit and which are bound therein.

Abstract: A gas burner cooking utensil support, the improvement comprising a plurality of heat conductive arcuate ridges provided on the uppermost surface of the ring portion of the utensil support between the radially configured support arms of the utensil support.

Abstract: A heat deflector for distributing the heat from a heat source relatively uniformly over the lower surface of a large or small cooking utensil is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of concentric annular elements each including an upwardly concave dish-shaped annulus. Each annular element is constructed of heat conductive material, and the interior edges of the respective elements are fixed to the convolutions of a wire to mount the elements in a concentric configuration. The heat deflector can be placed on the heat source with the wire down to distribute the heat therefrom relatively evenly over the lower surface of a cooking utensil which is large relative to the heat source. Alternatively, the heat deflector can be placed on the heat source with the wire up to concentrate the heat from the heat source relatively evenly over the lower surface of a cooking utensil which is small relative to the heat source.

Abstract: A flame-type gas burner, having a burner head adapted to be attached to a source of supply of a fuel gas (specifically hydrogen) and one or more jet burner orifices in the head, has each jet orifice closely covered by sufficient steel wool, preferably stainless steel wool, from a mass of such wool contiguous to the burner head to significantly reduce formation of nitrogen oxides during combustion. Openings are provided in the assembly for flow of atmospheric combustion air through the mass of steel wool during burning of the gas. The gas burner itself may be any one of the many varieties of flame-type burners that are in common use for cooking, space heating and other utility purposes. A novel method of burning fuel gas is involved.

Abstract: The invention comprises a device for spraying a viscous non-stick, liquid cooking preparation onto a grill heated to a predetermined temperature, and includes a stand resting on the heated grill, such that heat from the grill, by both conduction and radiation, warms the spraying device to a temperature level at which the viscosity of the preparation is reduced to a level at which it can be effectively sprayed.

Abstract: The crepe pan is such that it is adapted to distribute the batter over the flat exposed bottom surface of the bottom of the pan; a base locates and supports the pan in position and is so dimensioned as to surround the flame and distribute the heat evenly over the flat bottom of the pan; the weight distribution of the pan and its handle being such that the pan will be firmly seated around a suitable flange on a shoulder adjacent the flange of the substantially cylindrical base.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improvement in a gas-fired range having a burner means supported in a well in the range structure below its top surface. An annular plate of a glass-ceramic including integral, plural, peripheral downturned legs is supported by the stove well in an overlying, spaced relation to the burner means. The glass-ceramic is formed of a crystallized glass having thermal coefficient of expansion in the range of -12 to +12 .times. 10.sup..sup.-7 /C.degree. over a temperature 0.degree.-300.degree.C. In its preferred form, the plate is made of a glass-ceramic having a thermal coefficient in the -5 to +5 .times. 10.sup..sup.-7 /C.degree. range over 0.degree.-300.degree.C.