Abstract: An upright strainer basket for reception in a housing primary chamber having an upper fluid inlet port and a lower fluid outlet port. The basket has:A. exteriorly presented ribs that intersect to form perforations to pass fluid from the basket interior to the primary chamber outlet port,B. the basket having a side inlet located to register with the primary chamber inlet port,C. and said basket having a support flange extending above said side inlet to define a handle adapted to be grasped from the basket interior to remove the basket upwardly from the primary chamber.

Abstract: A filter assembly is disclosed for use in coffee makers in which a pair of filters are supported on carrier means with the filters held firmly in place by securing means. The filters may be reused and reassembled on the carrier means with handle means associated with each filter so as to obtain the necessary grip on a filter to overcome the frictional engagement between the filter and the securing means.

Abstract: An adjustable container strainer and handle including means for securing the same to various food containers such as cans and a handle to permit easier handling thereof.

Abstract: A swimming pool strainer with a dip net having a handle, and including a blade for extension across and in front of a distal region of the dip net, the blade being generally oblique to the direction of strainer movement in operation to effect upward flow of sediment into the net.

Abstract: There is disclosed an utensil that is useful for the separation of liquid from subdivided solid comestibles, typically, for the separation of oil and liquid from canned meats such as tuna and the like. The device comprises a generally cup-shaped member having a cylindrical wall conforming to the internal diameter of a standard can size and an end, circular wall which is perforated to provide permeability to liquid while blocking passage of subdivided solid comestibles. The side walls distally support tab means which project radially outwardly from the side walls to provide for grasping of the press whereby the press can be inserted into a can, compressed against the contents therein and then rotated into an inverted position to permit unimpeded drainage from the can.

Abstract: A filter assembly capable of being removably disposed in a resilient hose adjacent a cooling liquid inlet to an automotive radiator for removing foreign particle material entrained with the cooling liquid as the latter circulates, and by such removal permitting the liquid to perform its intended function at maximum efficiency. The assembly includes a generally cylindrical rigid member that serves a two-fold purpose, namely, that of providing a support for a cone-shaped resilient screen, and also as a support for a V-shaped handle. The handle permits inserting of the assembly in a hose and removal therefrom without appreciable stressing of the screen. Stressing of the screen is highly undesirable, as it may result in permanent damage being done thereto.

Abstract: A deep fat fryer trap receivable in the fryer well has imperforate trap portions extending along opposite margins of the bottom wall and an oil straining portion along a narrow medial portion of the bottom wall. The side walls have upper marginal edges closely fitting the well walls. Oil straining portions are also disposed in the side walls spaced upwardly from the bottom.