Abstract: The present invention is directed to a microwavable container for cooking various food article, particularly seafood such as shrimp, lobsters, king crab legs, mussels, clams, and fillets of fish. The container is made of a single piece of molded plastic having a top portion and a bottom portion of approximately equal dimensions. The top and bottom portions have a surface and continuous walls extending from the surface. Around the edges of each wall is a flange, one side of which forms a hinge. The hinge is dimensioned to create a gap between the top portion and bottom portion when the container is closed to vent excess steam generated during cooking. The flange also includes an attachment means for securing the top and bottom portions together in a closed position. The bottom surface and walls of the container include raised ridges and ribs creating passageways allowing steam to circulate around the food articles, enhancing the cooking of seafood in a microwave oven.

Abstract: A cooking container designed to brown and scorch slightly both sides of food at the same time, and a microwave oven having such a cooking container. This cooking container includes a pan body and a lid, each including a heating part generating heat using microwaves and a heat transfer part transferring heat from the heating part to food. The body of the container has a first cooking part covered with the lid, and a second cooking part having an open top. A plurality of embossments are provided on each of the first cooking part and the lid while being regularly spaced apart from each other, and so both sides of sliced bread laid in the first cooking part are thus browned and scorched slightly during the process of cooking. The second cooking part is used for frying eggs. A coated layer is formed on the inside surface of each heat transfer part of the container, thus preventing a corrosion of the heat transfer part and a sticking of food to the heat transfer part.

Abstract: There is described a packing item (2), especially for prebaked and/or frozen dough items, e.g. pizzas, calzones, and pies, which packing item (2) at the side facing the dough item is provided with a so-called susceptor coating, for example consisting of a polyester coated, patterned metallizing or metal coating where a bottom part (4) of the packing item (2) is designed with a number of ventilation openings (8) around a central area (10).

Abstract: A cooking vessel for use in microwave oven mainly includes a food container; a cover for the food container; a supporting member attached to an upper inner wall of the microwave oven; and a mixer assembly including a vertical rod, two vertically spaced through holes provided on a lower part of the rod, and two mixing members oppositely connected to the through holes via insertion bars of the mixing members. Each of the through holes on the rod of the mixer assembly includes a sectorial upper part. A limiting rib on each insertion bar shifts to left or right side of the sectorial upper part of a corresponding one of the through holes to change an angular position of the mixing member relative to the rod and the food container when a turntable of the microwave oven rotates; enabling food in the container to be quickly and evenly mixed.

Abstract: A microwave grilling appliance comprising grill elements that include heat conducting elements and microwave absorbent material. Troughs are formed in the periphery of the grill elements to contain the liquids produced from grilling a grillable food. A microwave transparent cover and base support the grill elements and provide a void space between the microwave transparent cover and base and the respective grill element. A lip and seal provide a liquid-tight seal between the grill elements and the supporting microwave transparent cover and base. The seal prevents liquids from grilling or washing from entering behind the grill elements. A hinge assembly provides multiple stop positions for the microwave transparent cover relative to the microwave transparent base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum valve including a lid, a depression defined on the lid, a boss formed on the lid at a bottom of the depression, a rotary cover rotatably arranged in the depression, and a closure member detachably coupled to the rotary cover.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a convenient hand-held microwaveable package. The package comprises a thermal insulating surface to protect the food item. Yet further, the thermal insulating surface protects the consumer from being burned by handling the hot package. In further embodiments, the package comprises an easy open tear strip device.

Abstract: The invention comprises a packaging arrangement for a food item that is cut into segments and positioned on microwaveable susceptor material selected for the size shape and desired cooking properties of he food item to be prepared. The segmented food items can be any shape or size or type of food, however pizza is a preferred food item. The microwaveable susceptor material may have walls surrounding the food item. The food items may be arranged to resemble the whole food item in the package. Each segment of the food item may be individually wrapped so that one or more segments can be save for later use. The segmented food items with associated microwave susceptors are particularly suitable for being dispensed from refrigerated vending machines located in schools, factories, food courts, convenience stores and where microwave ovens are available.

Abstract: The invention comprises a packaging arrangement for a food item that is cut into segments and positioned on microwaveable susceptor material selected for the size shape and desired cooking properties of he food item to be prepared. The segmented food items can be any shape or size or type of food, however pizza is a preferred food item. The microwaveable susceptor material may have walls surrounding the food item. The food items may be arranged to resemble the whole food item in the package. Each segment of the food item may be individually wrapped so that one or more segments can be save for later use. The segmented food items with associated microwave susceptors are particularly suitable for being dispensed from refrigerated vending machines located in schools, factories, food courts, convenience stores and where microwave ovens are available.

Abstract: A kind of metal food-heating tray for microwave oven that comprising a metal tray, characterized in that insulating ears are symmetrically distributed on the edge of the metal tray. The eared metal food-heating tray for microwave oven in this utility model is scientific in design and reasonable in structure. The insulating ears on two sides of the tray can make the operation and utilization of metal tray more convenient and thereby the tray can be taken with hand regardless of the high temperature of the foods in the tray and the hotness of the tray itself. In order to make the metal food-heating tray applicable to microwave oven-used rotating trays made of different materials, insulating stands may be evenly distributed on the bottom surface of the eared metal food-heating tray for microwave oven in this utility model.

Abstract: A defrosting method and apparatus for defrosting frozen food products which is based on a pressure reducing chamber in which the frozen food products are placed for defrosting; a vacuum pump for reducing the pressure in the pressure reducing chamber to a pressure level at or below the sublimation pressure of said frozen food products; a microwave heating unit; and a support jig for supporting said frozen food products.

Abstract: A cooking rack including a series of support members moveably coupled together for supporting a food product, the support members capable of moving relative to each other during cooking to accommodate shrinkage of the food product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven in which the package includes means for supporting the package at an angle between about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal surface. The present invention is also directed to a kit for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven. The kit comprises a first package containing the food products to be heated and/or cooked and a second microwaveable package. The microwave package of the present invention may also include a flexible, two-sided divider.

Abstract: A shielding method for achieving highly uniform temperatures in liquids during microwave heating by substantially enhancing vertical mixing currents in said liquids, making determinations of final temperature reached in said liquids either by touch or the use of a temperature indicator efficacious, comprising: a electrically conductive shield having very low impedance at microwave frequencies; having, a generally cylindrical shape, and dimensions chosen to accommodate a variety of microwaveable containers. said shield: to be concentric with a microwaveable container, containing a liquid to be heated by microwave radiation; and, to be located so as the top edge of said shield is at or above a vertical level corresponding to the level of the liquid in said container; and, to be of sufficient height as to cover at least 10% of the height of the liquid in said container.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating microwave heating of a liquid includes the use of a generally cylindrical holder for receiving the liquid to be heated. A shielding sleeve at least partially composed of high microwave reflectivity material, blocks microwave energy from entering a selected interior portion only of the holder to prevent direct microwave heating of the liquid in the selected portion. As a result, there are shielded and unshielded portions of the liquid being heated to cause the liquid to be heated to a substantially uniform temperature throughout the liquid being heated. A mechanism enables the sleeve to be positioned such that the blocking portion of the sleeve is positioned at or above the level of the liquid disposed within the interior of the holder so that the top layer of the liquid is shielded from direct microwave heating to prevent unwanted super heating of a portion of the liquid and thus causing hot spots.

Abstract: A microwave oven is conveniently used even when a vibration and/or shock are applied to a vessel containing food by preventing the vessel from falling down. The microwave oven includes a cabinet having a cooking chamber and a driving chamber, a high frequency generating section for generating high frequency waves and supplying the high frequency waves to the cooking chamber, and a vessel supporting section for supporting a vessel containing food in the cooking chamber so as to prevent the vessel from falling due to a vibration and/or shock. The vessel supporting section includes a supporting member selectively installed to be contacted with a certain inner wall of the cooking chamber, and at least a supporting ring installed at a side of the supporting member for receiving and supporting the vessel.

Abstract: A platter for within an oven such as a microwave is provided to hold large food plates or prepackaged meals, such as a pizza. One large dish would be placed below the platter base and one would be placed on the platter base. The platter has three support posts attached to the edge of and elevating a platter base. Two of the support posts are positioned close to the diametrical center creating a large open area for the insertion or removal of large plates of food such as a pizza. The oven or platter may include a base that rotates so that the platter would be placed on the base so that both dishes would rotate. Two large food plates or prepackaged meals may be heated for different periods of time, with the insertion or removal of either plate not requiring the removal of the platter. The platter for large food plates or prepackaged meals is stackable for multiplate cooking of as many large plates of food and prepackaged meals as oven space permits.

Abstract: A container for microwave heating of a food product, and a method of fabricating such a container, wherein the container includes a tub assembly having a moisture-impervious floor and one or more sidewalls. A quantity of food product, such as popcorn, is placed in a pocket formed in a sheet of barrier material, and a continuous heat seal is formed between the floor of the tub and the sheet of barrier material. A microwave susceptor can be disposed to the floor for heating the food product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microwave cooking package and tray suitable for cooking food. The package and tray comprise a laminate structure comprising a lid, susceptor layer upon a backing material, and a plurality of apertures through said laminate structure. This permits uniform cooking and browning of dough enrobed food items and venting of excess moisture to help to control heat generation under the food being cooked, as the apertures remove a portion of the susceptor material.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting foodstuffs in a hybrid oven for cooking by hot air impingement and by microwave energy having a predetermined free-space wavelength, comprising a metal ring having a pre-determined diameter and six primary spoke members formed of a metal and rigidly secured to the ring in substantially equally spaced circumferential intervals. The apparatus also includes a metal annular ring mounted to the primary spoke members. An opening is formed at the center of the apparatus by the inner diameter of the metal annular ring. In addition, the apparatus also includes six secondary spoke members formed of a metal and rigidly secured to the ring in substantially equally spaced circumferential intervals midway between the points at which the primary spoke members are secured thereto to cooperate with the primary spoke members to support the foodstuffs.

Abstract: A food support for boosting the food-cooking capacity of a microwave oven. The support includes a plate having a number of legs extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the legs has a base adapted for selective insertion into a cup integrally fastened to the bottom of the plate. An arcuate stem projects downwardly from each base and bows outwardly for easy access to food items positioned beneath the plate.

Abstract: A handled, microwave popcorn service apparatus is provided for cooking and serving popcorn. A service bowl container is formed of a thermoplastic microwave penetrable material. The service container includes a dispensing tube and an access lid.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a microwave transmissive container used to heat precooked food filled therein in a microwave oven, comprising a bottom plate, a side wall extending upward from periphery of the bottom plate and a cap bonded to upper edge of the side wall to close the container, the container being characterized by that: the bottom plate is provided in the vicinity of its central zone with a hollow prominence extending through the bottom plate upward to a level such that a top vent hole of the prominence lies an upper space within the container so that vapor generated from upper surface of the precooked food as it is heated in the microwave oven may be taken in by the top vent hole of the prominence and guided to lower side of the bottom plate.

Abstract: An eggcup for cooking an egg in a microwave oven including a container having an opening sized and shaped to house the egg or eggs to be cooked, and a lid fixable in an interdependent manner to the container, the container having a fastener substantially at the opening, the lid having an opening and a complementary fastener substantially at the opening, the fasteners being distributed on the circumference of the container and the lid, respective, at homologous positions, and wherein the container fastener faces outwardly and is positioned on a container rim of narrower thickness than the thickness of the container in a region of the opening, and wherein the lid fastener faces inwardly and is positioned on a rim of narrower thickness than the thickness of the container in a vicinity of the lid opening.

Abstract: An improved container is provided for cooking eggs and the like in a microwave oven. The container includes a bottom cup having a top opening and a top cap configured to fit over the top opening. The container can also include a unique separator fitted within the bottom cup. The separator can include a cracker plate for cracking egg shells and/or at least one depending leg extending along an inside surface of the bottom cup to facilitate separation of cooked eggs. The container can also include a unique scrambler fitted within the top cap. Preferably, the scrambler is formed as a grid through which egg contents can pass when the container is shaken. In addition, a novel cradle can be provided to facilitate carrying and handling of a plurality of like containers. The preferred embodiments of the present invention enable a variety of egg dishes—e.g., poached eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, etc.—to be easily and conveniently cooked in microwave and the like ovens with added health benefits, e.g.

Abstract: An apparatus for dampening standing wave pattern generation in a closed cavity of a microwave oven, includes a fluid table having an enclosure made of a microwave energy transparent material, such as plastic, and a structure, such as top flat platform held in place by the enclosure, for defining a processing surface for placement thereupon of samples to be processed, and a quantity of dielectric fluid contained by the enclosure so as to provide a large flat surface of the dielectric fluid beneath the flat platform and thus below the processing surface. The apparatus also includes mechanisms for recirculating the dielectric fluid to and from the enclosure and for cooling the dielectric fluid to maintain the dielectric fluid within a given narrow range of temperatures.

Abstract: A container for microwave heating of a food product, and a method of fabricating such a container, wherein the container includes a tub assembly having a moisture-impervious floor and one or more sidewalls. A quantity of food product, such as popcorn, is placed in a pocket formed in a sheet of barrier material, and a continuous heat seal is formed between the floor of the tub and the sheet of barrier material. A microwave susceptor can be disposed to the floor for heating the food product.

Abstract: A cooking rack including a series of support members moveably coupled together for supporting a food product, the support members capable of moving relative to each other during cooking to accommodate shrinkage of the food product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven in which the package includes means for supporting the package at an angle between about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal surface. The present invention is also directed to a kit for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven. The kit comprises a first package containing the food products to be heated and/or cooked and a second microwaveable package. The microwave package of the present invention may also include a flexible, two-sided divider.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven in which the package includes means for supporting the package at an angle between about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal surface. The present invention is also directed to a kit for heating and/or cooking a food product in a microwave oven. The kit comprises a first package containing the food products to be heated and/or cooked and a second microwaveable package.The microwave package of the present invention may also include a flexible, two-sided divider.

Abstract: A stacking arrangement for simultaneously stacking plural food filled plates and beverage containers together for use in microwaves and refrigerators. Hollow rings with outwardly sloping sides each having side oval through-holes and upper edge grooves are placed on food filled plates so that the plates can be stacked on top of each hollow ring. A cover with outwardly sloping sides has a handle with a lid and through-hole adjacent to the handle covers the top food filled plate in the stack. The stack can be placed in a microwave, heating oven, refrigerator or freezer. The through-holes in the rings and the cover act as vents to allow heat to be evenly dispersed about the food and to allow the food to be more evenly cooked when being microwaved. The cover and rings can be made of microwaveable plastic such as polypropylene. When not being used the rings can together be inserted into the cover for storage.

Abstract: A microwave cooking grill comprises a grill element which is a continuous conductive loop shaped into a plurality of linear segments. Substantially the entire loop is capable of collecting microwave energy without the use of designated antenna portions. In one embodiment, the grill elements are provided within a microwave cooking grill and steamer which has a bottom tray and a top lid. A pair of grill assemblies are provided each of which includes a plurality of the grill elements attached to a rack. One of the grill assemblies is placed within the tray and the other grill assembly is attached to the lid. A comestible is placed between the grill assemblies whereby the continuous grill elements of each grill assembly contact the comestible and grill the comestible as the grill elements absorb microwave energy. Alternatively, the grill assemblies may be flipped whereby the grill elements face away from the comestible and the comestible is sandwiched between flat steaming surfaces of each rack.

Abstract: A shielding method for achieving highly uniform temperatures in liquids during microwave heating by substantially enhancing vertical mixing currents in said liquids, making determinations of final temperature reached in said liquids either by touch or the use of a temperature indicator efficacious, comprising: a electrically conductive shield having very low impedance at microwave frequencies; having, a generally cylindrical shape, and dimensions chosen to accommodate a variety of microwaveable containers. said shield: to be concentric with a microwaveable container, containing a liquid to be heated by microwave radiation; and, to be located so as the top edge of said shield is at or above a vertical level corresponding to the level of the liquid in said container; and, to be of sufficient height as to cover at least 10% of the height of the liquid in said container. 2.

Abstract: A bacon cooker and method for the microwave cooking of bacon. The bacon cooker includes a cover unit for releasably retaining a microwave permeable container having an open end with an annular, laterally projecting rim. The cover unit is designed to extend over the open end of the container and includes a plurality of cam locks which engage the container rim and force the rim into engagement with the underside of the cover unit. The cover unit is provided with a steam vent which includes an elongate, open ended shaft extending outwardly from the cover into the container. A plurality of radially extending arms are affixed to the shaft in spaced relationship to the cover. A hydrophilic material isi placed in the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A molding tube for the production of a bread product formed around a skewer (37). The skewer (37) is used in piercing ingredients used for flavor. The skewer (37) then organizes where chosen ingredient flavors will appear in the final food product. The skewer (37) may also used as a utensil in eating the final food product. One embodiment of the invention is the replacement of skewer (37) with a assembly consisting of a store bought candy stick (50) which has been connected to a pointed portion (43) via a post (66) and a pointed end (79). All embodiments of the present invention require support for skewer (37). The support may come from an insert (56) located in the uppermost opening of molding tube (61). The insert (56) has a fossa (57) or a plurality of fossa (57). Skewer (37) is supported by inserting skewer (37) into a compatible fossa (57). The insert (56) also has a vent (45) or a plurality of vent (45) which allow expanding gases to escape molding tube (61) during cooking.

Abstract: A container for microwave cooking having geometric features which improve the efficiency and uniformity of microwave cooking of food products containing liquids and which enhance boiling uniformity while preventing boilover of the contents. The container has a bottom portion and a side panel wherein the bottom portion contains a central segment in the shape of a section of a sphere. The side panel is tapered outwardly as it extends from the bottom portion to an end opening. Sharp corners are avoided within the container. As the result of the geometry of the container, a more uniform distribution of heat within the contents of the container is attained during cooking and the combination of uniform heating, the lack of sharp corners and the tapered side panel causes boiling of the contents without bumping, thereby minimizing the risk of boil over.

Abstract: Microwaveable heat retentive receptacles comprising a volume for receiving a product, in heat exchange communication with a microwave absorbing material, wherein the microwave absorbing material preferably comprises polyesters. Pouches containing the microwave absorbing material are also provided which can be associated with containers to provide improved heat storage characteristics.

Abstract: A device for spitting foodstuffs to be cooked in a cooking chamber of a microwave oven comprising a supporting member and many spit members supported by a fixing member. Each of the spit members has a fixing part engaged with the supporting member, a connection part extended outward in a radial direction from the fixing part, and many spit parts in parallel extended upward from the connection part. Thus, many a small foodstuff can be supported conveniently.

Abstract: A vacuum sealed preservation container comprises a container main body and a lid made of a synthetic resin which is heat resistant and cold resistant and has microwave permeability, in which the lid has on the upper surface thereof a check valve constituted such that gases in the container flow out only in one direction to the outside of the container through a vent hole and a packing mounted in a packing case disposed in contiguous with the circumferential edge thereof, and the container is constituted such that the lid and the container main body are in airtight contact with each other by way of the packing.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in microwave ovens to heat the exterior peripheries of food items to temperatures such that moisture is evaporated from the outer regions of the food items which are adjacent to the exterior peripheries. The apparatus includes an enclosure which is permeable to microwave energy and which defines a sealed interior cavity in which an inert gas is disposed. The inert gas is of the type that will be energized to generate radiant heat when exposed to the microwave energy of a conventional microwave oven. The enclosure defines an exterior heating surface which is placed adjacent to and transfers the heat from the inert gas directly to the peripheries of the food items. The apparatus preferably further includes a second enclosure having a second heating surface for disposing adjacent to a second side of the periphery of the food item, opposite that of the first enclosure and first heating surface. A drip pan is provided for catching drippings from the food item being grilled.

Abstract: Disclosed a roasting spit which is used for cooking meat such as chicken or turkey in a microwave oven. The roasting spit for a microwave oven comprises a ring-shaped support member disposed on a tray and including a horizontal coupling portion formed at one end thereof to be bent toward the center of the support member, and a vertical coupling portion formed at an other end of the support member to be multi-bent upward, and a pin member for stabbing a roasting material, the pin member being provided with an coupling hole formed at lower end thereof, thereby the pin member being selectively coupled with the horizontal coupling portion and the vertical coupling portion. When the roasting spit is not used, the pin member can be coupled with the horizontal coupling portion, so as to guarantee a safe packing with less expense and as well greatly reduce the package size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable shelf assembly which may be easily mounted within a microwave oven cooking chamber. A pair of elongated substantially rectangular outer track members having an open end are mounted to the bottom of the microwave oven interior adjacent opposing sides. A pair of inner track members are longitudinally and slidably received within the outer track members and telescopable therefrom. A shelf with a pair of open sided channels on opposing edges is attached at an end to the inner track members and slidably engages the outer track members. The telescoping track and channel assembly allows the shelf to be slid horizontally into or out of a microwave oven as desired. A telescoping brace component vertically extends from the upper surface of the shelf component to engage the interior of the microwave thereby preventing the tray from completely sliding off the telescoping track mechanism.

Abstract: Microwaveable heat retentive receptacles comprising a volume for receiving a product, in heat exchange communication with a microwave absorbing material, wherein the microwave absorbing material preferably comprises monoglycerides, diglycerides, or mixtures thereof. Pouches containing the microwave absorbing material are also provided which can be associated with containers to provide improved heat storage characteristics.

Abstract: A device for improving the process of cooking fowl in a heated chamber, resulting in a cooked food that is nutritious, tasty, and low in fat content. The device includes an insert or mount that fits within the interior cavity of the fowl to be cooked. The device may also include a base plate connected to the insert or mount which is oriented vertically and holds the fowl upright to promote drainage of exuded liquidified fat. The device may also cause and/or promote convective, radiative, and conductive heating of the interior of the fowl while it is being cooked in the heated chamber. Finally, the device may contain liquids and also additives such as spices, with the liquid being vaporized and emitted through an aperture in the top portion of the insert or mount and then perfused through and forced out from the interior cavity of the fowl.

Abstract: A stacking arrangement for simultaneously microwaving plural food filled plates together. Hollow rings with outwardly sloping sides each having side oval through-holes and upper edge grooves are placed on food filled plates so that the plates can be stacked on top of each hollow ring. A cover with outwardly sloping sides has a handle with a lid and through-hole adjacent to the handle covers the top food filled plate in the stack. The stack can be placed in a microwave, heating oven, refrigerator or freezer. The through-holes in the rings and the cover act as vents to allow heat to be evenly dispersed about the food and to allow the food to be more evenly cooked when being microwaved. The cover and rings can be made of microwaveable plastic such as polypropylene. When not being used the rings can together be inserted into the cover for storage.

Abstract: A food preparing utensil which has a flexible body supporting several food puncturing spikes. The body is formed by a trunk between spaced apart, axially aligned and integral handles. The trunk is formed by a plate with a depression bounded by peripheral sidewalls. Handles extending outwardly from each side of the trunk are formed by a panel with an indentation bounded by peripheral sidewalls. When the utensil is deployed, the user places their fingers in the indentations. Several food puncturing spikes protrude outwardly from the trunk bottom to penetrate the food item. Each generally pyramidal spike is in the form of an elongated, tapering shaft with a rounded tip. The shaft has a center core that extends from the shaft origination at the trunk to tip. The core is peripherally bounded by several regularly spaced apart blades that cut their way out of prepared food to prevent utensil lodging. When used, the user places their thumbs in the depression while placing their fingers in the handle indentations.

Abstract: Portable apparatus for use in a microwave oven removably supports and rotates a food treatment attachment simultaneously about first and second orthogonally related axes within the oven. A wheel of the apparatus frictionally engages the oven floor as the apparatus is rotated by the turntable drive mechanism of the oven. Rotation of the friction wheel imparts rotational movement to a food treatment attachment so that the attachment is simultaneously rotated about first and second orthogonally related axes.

Abstract: A utensil for baking potatoes including at least one member having a bottom wall and a plurality of upwardly extending side walls, the bottom and side walls defining a partially enclosed cooking space between them, and at least one spike member having a first end and a second end, the first end being fixed to the bottom wall and the second end extending through the cooking space between the side walls.

Abstract: Foods cook especially effectively in microwave ovens when raised above the level of the floor of the oven, and arrayed to occupy the volume of the oven chamber while the food portions, such as bacon strips, are hung to permit grease to rapidly drain from the cooking strips. The disclosed system 10 includes a dish 12 sized to catch the resulting liquids. Food supports 14 which attach to protrusions 28 projecting up from the bottom of the dish. The system is held together for sale or storage by a clip 80 which attaches to these same protrusions to trap the upright supports in the dish cavity. The dish preferably includes a handle 24 with cooling ribs 26.

Abstract: A microwave oven has an auxiliary cooking device disposed within a cooking chamber for fixing foodstuffs to be cooked. The auxiliary cooking device includes a supporting base placed on the cooking chamber, a coupling member coupled on the supporting base, a main fixing bar on which relatively large foodstuffs are fixed, and a plurality of auxiliary fixing bars on which relatively small foodstuffs are fixed. The main fixing bar is supported on the supporting base or the coupling member. The auxiliary fixing bars are removably mounted on the coupling member.