Abstract: A high speed, spill-proof cooking container is provided with a novel design allowing for faster cooking speeds for multiple food varieties as well as spill-proof features. The cooking container comprises a container body having an opening defined by a rim and a lid. Inside the container body spaced from the rim is a first ledge which divides the container body into an upper segment, and a lower segment which holds the contents to be cooked. The upper segment further contains a second ledge disposed inside the container body between the first ledge and the rim. In the most preferred embodiment, the second ledge is parallel to the first ledge. The lid is sized to pass through the opening and rest on the first ledge such that when the lid rests on the first ledge. The lid is spaced from the opening defined by the rim to separate the lower segment of the container body from the upper segment of the container body.

Abstract: A pizza pan having a base including an annular base portion and a center base portion that meet at a transition region. The center base portion defining a central dome having a convex curvature that extends from the transition region to a center of the pizza pan.

Abstract: Improved induction heating systems are provided for the cooking/heating of food products requiring stirring during preparation thereof, such as chilis or stews. The stems include an induction heating device (38) and an associated container-holding apparatus (32) having a cradle (52) operable to hold a food container (40) and allow shifting thereof between an upper loading/unloading positions and a lower cooking position. A drive mechanism (36) is provided for rotating the container (40) during induction heating thereof. The apparatus (30) and container (40) can be moved separately from the heating device (38), as required. The container (40) includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart temperature sensing assemblies (128) serving to wirelessly transmit temperature information to the heating device (38), in order to control the heating/cooking process.

Abstract: Cookware and cooking methods with improved temperature control. The temperature of the cooking surface of the cookware is limited by providing an air channel to allow heated air to circulate between layers of conductive material in the base of the cookware and an air ventilating hole to allow excessive hot air to escape. The cookware may also have a plurality of layers of conductive material such as metal interspersed with one or more layers of a mineral such as jade or other heat-radiating materials. This cookware structure permits heating or cooking food at a controlled temperature, even without the presence of water or other liquid, over a long period of time while maintaining the temperature within the desired range.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a “combinational energy-saving apparatus for heating pot” comprising a pair of mounting hoops and two or at least two energy-saving slats, wherein said mounting hoop is adjustable in dimension to fit various heating pots of different diameters while said energy-saving slat with heat insulating function is to be fixed on the mounting hoop in encompassment manner. Thereby, the thermal energy from the heating device/source is converged to the heating pot with less possibility in leakage so that not only the cooking time can be shortened but also the energy-saving effect can be achieved.

Abstract: Ready made dish disposable packaging comprising a container (1) which defines a first compartment (2) and at least one second compartment (3). The container (1) can have a bowl form and is closed in its upper part by a superior sealing film (21) which is also an integral and substantial part of a vent device of inner vapors. The second compartment (3) is, on the contrary, closed by means of a sliding sealing system comprising a plug (14), In the closure position of the plug (14), it is impossible that the component contained in the second compartment (3) enters in contact with the component contained in the first compartment (2), while in the opening position of the plug (14), the component contained in the second compartment (3) can spill out through the lateral openings of the plug (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved container, which is applicable to heating an object to be heated inside the container by radiation or conduction of thermal energy. The container has an outside surface on which at least one heat collector is provided and the heat collector is made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity, whereby the overall heat absorbing surface area of the heat absorbing section of the container is increased.

Abstract: Food cooking appliance having a ferritic stainless steel bottom and a ferritic or austenitic stainless steel bowl. The invention relates to a food cooking appliance (1) comprising: an austenitic or ferritic stainless steel bowl intended to accommodate food and provided with a lower wall having an outer face, a ferritic stainless steel cup added on said outer face and fastened to said bowl, said cup forming a bottom (7) by which said cooking appliance is intended to rest on a cooking plate, patterns (8) engraved in said bottom (7), said appliance being characterized in that the engraving depth (P) of said patterns (8) and the density thereof on the bottom (7) are chosen so that said bottom (7) meets the requirements of the EN-12778 Standard of November 2002, and in that the stainless steel of the bowl is equally of ferritic or austenitic nature. Cooking appliances.

Abstract: A paper baking utensil includes a foldable body and a retaining member mounted on and enclosed around the foldable body. The foldable body is a sheet plate made of paper and is provided with a plurality of folding lines. The foldable body has a determined profile by bending and folding the folding lines of the foldable body. The retaining member is a hollow frame and has a determined profile matching that of the foldable body to fix and limit the foldable body so as to prevent the foldable body from being deformed or distorted.

Abstract: A cookware handle includes a metal insert and a cured phenolic overmold molded over the insert. The metal insert may be shaped to prevent movement of the overmold with respect to the insert, and may include a screw boss for attaching the handle to a cookware vessel. The overmold is molded over the insert into the shape of a handle. The overmold may encapsulate the insert, and may define a hole aligned with the screw boss to receive a screw that extends through the screw boss and into the cookware vessel. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a cookware handle, including the steps of a) providing a metal insert having an attachment portion; b) overmolding a phenolic molding material over the insert, the overmold shaped in the form of a cookware handle; and c) attaching the overmold and insert to a cookware vessel with the attachment portion of the insert.

Abstract: The lid for an article of cookware is comprised of two separable components, the first being an outer annulus that rests on the rim of the cookware article, the second being a solid lid with a handle that rests on the inner circumference of the annulus. Preferably, the outer annulus is curved upwards to act as a splash and spatter guard when the solid lid removed for stirring the contents of the cooking vessel.

Abstract: A cooking pan apparatus, system, and method of use, comprising: a drain opening in a side wall of the pan; and a pan handle attached to the side wall, comprising a hollow drain channel enclosing the drain opening and running from proximate the drain opening to a drain exit proximate a distal end of the pan handle.

Abstract: A holder for cupcakes, muffins or other baked goods comprising at least two spaced pans and a transparent protective cover, the upper pan having wide legs at opposite ends with feet engaging the lower pan and clamped between handles on the cover and the lower pan to hold the upper pan in place. Pivoted latches secure the handles releasably together for toting of the holder by a top handle on the cover, and include arcuate, channel-shaped members that are flush with the end handles when latched.

Abstract: A cooking vessel for cooking foodstuff includes a base having an outer sidewall, a generally hollow interior and a generally open top. A lid is removably mounted to the base and complimentarily covers the open top of the base in a first position. A mounting support is attached to the outer sidewall of the base. A lid holder is removably mounted to the mounting support. The lid holder supports the lid in a second position. The open top of the base at least partially exposing the hollow interior when the lid is in the second position.

Abstract: A bread vessel used in a breadmaker includes a separated upper part and lower part, the lower part includes a bread vessel bottom (7), a blending rod (15) and a bread vessel support (8), the blending rod (15) is fixed on the bread vessel support (8) below the bread vessel bottom (7) and the blending rod (15) extends through the bread vessel bottom (7) to reach above the bread vessel bottom (7), wherein the upper part is detachably fixed on the lower part. Also a breadmaker equipped with the bread vessel of the present invention is provided.

Abstract: The cooker cover enables a food material in a cooker to be turned over in the cooker or withdrawn from the cooker through an opening formed cut thereon, while the cooker cover is seated on the top periphery of the cooker during cooking, thereby making it very convenient to cook, enables the steam generated in the cooker to be emitted through an outer door and a plurality of ventilation holes formed on the outer door, thereby improving the taste of the cooked food material, and prevents oil from being scattered to the outside of the cooker during cooking, thereby making the surrounding places from being maintained in a clean state and preventing a fire or burn from occurring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover for a cooking vessel. The cover includes a screen having a dome-shaped structure and a frame coupled to a peripheral edge of the screen. The frame is adapted to be received on a top portion of the cooking vessel, thereby disposing the cover on the cooking vessel. Also disclosed is a cover for cooking vessels, which is adapted to be disposed on a top portion of cooking vessels of various sizes. The cover includes a first portion and a second portion slidably coupled to the first portion. The first portion includes a first screen, a first frame coupled to a bottom peripheral edge of the first screen, and a retracting mechanism configured on the first frame. The second portion includes a second screen, and a second frame coupled to a bottom peripheral edge of the second screen.

Abstract: A baking tray for baking food on a stick or skewer includes a base and support with at least one aperture. The open end of a stick that has been inserted into a food product is inserted into an aperture. The food product remains elevated off the baking surface such that the food product does not sustain any burning and grease drains off.

Abstract: An insulated cooking utensil has a first pan with a cooking surface, a second pan having a shape corresponding to the first pan, and an alignment structure for aligning the first pan relative to the second pan when the pans are assembled together. The alignment structure allows the first and second pans to be separated from each other. The cooking utensil is convertible between a first configuration in which the first pan is nested with the second pan with an insulating air chamber interposed between the first and second pans, and a second configuration in which the second pan is turned upside down and placed over the first pan as a protective cover. A locking structure can be used to releasably secure the first and second pans together in the first and second configurations. Additional pans can be interchanged with the first pan to provide a different shaped cooking surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a teapot. The teapot comprises a teapot body, a loading plate, a handle, and an upper top. The teapot body has an open part and a chink, wherein the open part dents inward for composing an inner space in the teapot body. Besides, the chink sweeps downward from the edge of the open part. The loading plate crossly is sited under the open part. The handle is sited on the outside of the teapot body and the handle has a salient part and a sweep part. The salient part is protrusive from the edge of the open part to the inner of the open part, and the sweep part stretches from the top of the salient part to the inner of the open part. The upper top comprises a guarding skirt, and the guarding skirt fits with the open part. The guarding skirt comprises a gap corresponding to the chink, wherein the upper top forms an external edge around the guarding skirt.

Abstract: A lid for a cooking vessel comprises a body portion having a rim, an underside, and a handle, wherein the rim has a support surface and an outer surface, and is matched to a brim on the cooking vessel brim in size and shape. The lid is configured to be placed in a closed position on the cooking vessel brim and is configured to be placed in a displaced position on a plane of the cooking vessel brim. The lid includes at least one pair of lugs, wherein each lug has an underside configured to be supported by the cooking vessel brim when the lid is in the displaced position. Each lug of the pair has an axis of symmetry forming a central angle with respect to each other of less than about 180°.

Abstract: A improved round, oval shaped cooking container having divided walls (10a), interconnecting with a second dividing wall (10a), which communicates to create three separate cooking compartments which are (10), (11) and (12). In addition with one divide wall extending from one side of the cooking container to another. A bottom wall (10b), and perimeter wall upwardly extending around the bottom wall (10c) and upper edge defining an open top into the respective cooking container (10d), creates the three cooking compartments and helps to place the magnets and smaller cooking container in the cooking compartment.

Abstract: A bakeware handle comprises a raised part fixedly connected to one side of the bakeware and extending outwards, and the raised ear has a short shaft; a main body of bakeware handle whose tongue part extends to the bakeware being pin jointed with the short shaft; at least a torsional spring covering the short shaft; one end of the torsional spring is set against the raised ear and the other end of the torsional spring is set against the main body of bakeware handle. In the immovable state of the main body of bakeware handle, the tongue part of the main body of bakeware handle is locked at the same edge of the shell that disposed on the bakeware of the electrical baking device. The bakeware is locked at the shell by the pretightening force of the torsional spring.

Abstract: A cooking vessel for cooking foodstuff includes a base that has an outer sidewall, a generally hollow interior and a generally open top. A lid is removably mounted to the base and complementarily covers the open top of the base in a first position. The lid includes a handle that extends outwardly from the lid away from the base in the first position. A lid holder is rotatably mounted to the outer sidewall of the base. The lid holder engages with the handle to support the lid in a second position. The open top of the base at least partially exposes the hollow interior when the lid is in the second position. The lid holder is rotatable between a support position and a storage position. The lid holder extends partially above the open top of the base in the support position and is entirely below the open top in the storage position.

Abstract: A heating vessel comprises a bottom portion made of conductive material and perimeter wall extending upward from the bottom portion to form a perimeter and covers the vessel such as to form a cavity. The perimeter wall comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, and at least an adiabatic portion defined between the outer wall and the inner wall, which is as an adiabatic layer. The dimension of the inner wall is less than the outer wall. The inner wall is connected to the bottom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a round rotating cooking pot. More particularly, the present invention relates to a round rotating cooking pot which enables the user to cook food while moving so that the food that is cooking is separated in the cooking process occasionally from the sidewalls of the pot.

Abstract: A cookware vessel has a broad and generally rectangular rim that is hollow. The rim is preferably formed by multiply folding the upper portion of the vessels surrounding sidewall, with the last vertical fold being welded to the adjacent side wall of the vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen receptacle (1) provided with at least one pivotally mounted handle means (2) suitable for pivoting from a deployed position in which it extends substantially radially relative to the wall (3) of the receptacle to a rest position in which it extends substantially non-radially, and vice versa, said kitchen receptacle being characterized in that said at least one pivotally mounted handle means (2) comprises: a base (5) fastened to the wall (3) of the receptacle; a handle (6) mounted on the base (5) to pivot between the deployed position and the rest position; and a locking means (7) designed to lock the handle (6) in its deployed position, said means being mounted to move on the base (5), and being under the control of a control member (8) that can be actuated by a user.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ferromagnetic alloy whereof the chemical composition comprises, in wt. %: 32.5%?Ni?72.5%; 5%?Cr?18%; 0.01%?Mn?4%; C?1%; optionally one or more elements selected among Mo, V, Co, Cu, Si, W, Nb and Al, the total contents of said elements being not more than 10%, the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from preparation, the chemical composition further satisfying the following relationships: Cr?1.1Ni+23.25?0%; 45Cr+11Ni?1360; Ni+3Cr?60% if Ni?37.5; Cr?7.5 if Ni?37.5. The invention also concerns the use of said alloy for making heating elements for induction heated cooking appliances.

Abstract: A glass dish suitable for use in cooking applications is provided. The glass dish comprises a substantially homogenous glass body, a channel formed in a portion of the glass body and a silicone gripping surface. The channel has an open end and an inner surface comprised of a substantially planar bottom wall, an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall. The channel has a predetermined depth Do, and an open end of the channel has a predetermined width Wo. The silicone gripping surface is comprised of a protruding extent and an interior extent. The interior extent is disposed within the channel and directly contacts a portion of the inner surface and is adhered to the inner surface of the channel by chemical adhesion. The protruding extent protrudes beyond the open end of the channel.

Abstract: An article of cookware and a method of using the same are provided that enables the combined sauté and steaming of foods to reduce cooking time, maintain a crisp texture and improve flavors of foods.

Abstract: A cooking vessel has a handle, in particular for a pot or a pan, wherein the grip region of said handle is composed of metal. In this case, the handle has at least one first substantially metal fixing section for being fixed to the cooking vessel, a transition section and a substantially metal grip section. The transition section has a reduced metal cross section compared to the adjacent sections, wherein said transition section respectively comprises either a metal section, which is integrally connected to the adjacent sections, and a ceramic piece, or comprises only a ceramic piece, and the ceramic pieces are connected to the adjacent adjoining metal sections in an interlocking manner. The result of this is a reduction in thermal conductivity in the grip region without reducing the stability of the handle.

Abstract: A food container for preparing food in a microwave oven of plastic construction material that resists rupturing by its shape modification that is subjected to forces generated by the microwaving process.

Abstract: A knob assembly for a cooking pan lid that includes an improved visual and/or audible indicator of temperature conditions within the pan.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a cooking vessel having a bottom on which a plurality of engraving parts and embossing parts are formed in a concavo-convex shape. The method includes attaching a film having through-holes to a cut stainless plate; coating an ink layer on the film, impregnating an ink of the ink layer into the through-holes of the film, peeling off the film, and forming the ink layer; dipping the stainless plate having the ink layer in an erosion solution, and forming the engraving parts, by erosion, on a remnant surface of the stainless plate; and removing the ink layer from the stainless plate, pressing the stainless plate, and forming the vessel body having a housing part therein and having the engraving parts and the embossing parts on the bottom in the concavo-convex shape.

Abstract: A lid-like arrangement can be useable with a first unit such as a pot or frying pan set. The lid-like arrangement can consist of an upper portion and a rim terminally extending around the upper portion, wherein the rim is arranged to be easily connectable and easily separably cooperable with an open upper section of the first unit. The rim can be formed as two rim portions connectable with each other, in cross-section angle formed rim portions, formed as an inner first rim portion and an outer rim portion, such that the rim portions are connected and/or joined to one another. Oppositely-directed outward surface extensions, for the inner rim portion and outer rim portion, can be arranged to support the upper portion between them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food cooking surface for kitchen utensils or cooking appliances. The invention is characterised in that the cooking surface is a metallic compound containing, by weight, at least 50% cobalt and at least 18% chrome. Advantageously, the compound comprises at least 5% of one or more metals from tungsten, nickel and molybdenum.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cooking article (1) including a metal dish (2) having a base area (20), a concave internal face (21) intended to be arranged on the side of the food to be placed in said article (1) and a convex external face (22) intended to be arranged toward a heat source, and an external coating (3) covering said external face (22), characterized in that said external coating (3) includes between 30% and 50% by weight, with respect to the entire weight of said coating (3), of at least one polyimide having a glass transition temperature Tg equal to or above 250° C. This invention also relates to a process for producing such an article (1).

Abstract: The mold for cooking comprises a base made of a flexible material possessing a side wall having a top end that defines an opening, and rigid reinforcement. The base further comprises a top ring extending radially outwards from the side wall at the opening. The annular reinforcement is fixed to the top ring around its entire periphery and at a predetermined distance from the opening.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus having a polygonal skillet comprising a bottom plate with depending walls and an exteriorly mounted sealed jacket spaced away in communication with a heat source for heating a condensate contained within the jacket to a vapor that will circulate around the substantially planar surfaces of the skillet confined by the jacket with the jacket positioned to form a condensate return slope. The jacket and skillet have a plurality of anchoring fasteners extending therebetween providing a cooking apparatus having an enclosure capable of 400 psi, which is not in the prior art that consist substantially of radial cross section vessels of lesser pressure capability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a culinary item formed from a swaged aluminum or aluminum alloy sheet having the end form of the item and comprising a bottom and a lateral wall, the outer surface of the bottom comprising a plate which is centered on the bottom and covers at least part of the sheet. The plate is formed from a metal or a material coated with a metal, a carbide or a metal nitride, said metal being selected in such a way as to resist an anodizing step. The outer surface at least of the lateral wall consists of a anodized aluminum or anodized aluminum alloy, and the inner surface of the culinary item is provided with a first anti-adhesive coating. The invention also relates to a method for producing one such item.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking utensil (1) comprising a container (2) and a base (3) made from stainless steel, said base being equipped with perforations (6). According to the invention, the base (3) is fitted to the exterior of the bottom. of the container (2), such that the perforations (6) are filled with the, material that forms the container (2). The wall of the container (2) is formed by stacking a layer of stainless steel (4) and a layer of aluminium (2), said aluminium (2) filling the perforations in the base (3).

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking surface and a wall depending from the cooking surface. The wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. A handle is adjacent the exterior surface. The handle has a first surface adjacent the wall and a second surface opposite the first surface. A rivet is disposed through the interior surface, the exterior surface, and the first surface of the handle. The second surface of the handle is unpierced by the rivet. The rivet is bonded with a mating material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of cooking an intermediate preparation for preparing a cooked dish in an oven, the method being characterized in that it is implemented by placing said intermediate preparation under a device (1) without coming into contact therewith, at least the portion (2) of the device that overlies the top surface of said intermediate preparation presenting a plurality of perforations (3) enabling temperature uniformity to be improved at said top surface, the distance between said top surface and said portion overmounting said top surface, and the size and the distribution of the perforations being selected so as to improve the distribution of the heat communicated by the oven to said intermediate preparation during cooking and/or avoiding local overheating during said cooking. It also provides a cooking bell (1) suitable for implementing the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance for cooking under pressure, the appliance comprising: a bowl and a lid; and opening safety means suitable for going between a neutral position, in which they allow the lid to be unlocked, and a blocking position, in which they prevent the lid from being unlocked, said safety means being designed to find themselves in the blocking position when the pressure prevailing inside the vessel is greater than or equal to a predetermined value or “rise pressure”, and/or when the temperature prevailing inside the vessel is greater than or equal to a predetermined value or “rise temperature”; said appliance being further comprising actuating means for actuating the safety means, which actuating means are arranged to make it possible to place the safety means in the blocking position. The invention is applicable to household appliances for cooking under pressure.

Abstract: A baking tray is a rectangular metal tray and includes a top surface and a bottom. The top surface includes a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom and the protrusions are continuously arranged in latitude and longitude directions. A plurality of recesses is defined between the protrusions so that the bottom of the food on the top surface does not stick on the baking tray and is not burned.

Abstract: Collapsible cookware is provided. The collapsible cookware includes an upper member having a first opening and a second opening located below the first opening, the upper member being substantially rigid, and a lower member having a third opening located adjacent and connected to the second opening and a bottom portion, the lower member having a substantially constant thickness between the third opening and the bottom portion, wherein the lower member is substantially flexible such that the lower member is collapsible upwards towards the upper member.

Abstract: Containers suitable for use in food cooking, food serving and food storing are disclosed.

Abstract: Improved cooking devices and methods of achieving good adherence contact between a low-friction, non-stick release sheet material and a heated food-supporting platen or cooking surface are provided. The adherence of the release sheet to the lower platen is sufficiently good to permit removal of cooked items such as hamburger patties with a spatula without significantly adversely disturbing the release sheet. In addition, good heat transfer is achieved to permit good sear (good carmelization and good browning) on the bottom surface of foods, including hamburger patties. In addition, inventive cooking utensils and methods are provided that incorporate or use release sheets in the utensils themselves, so that the benefits of a release sheet on the food-supporting platen or cooking surface are achieved.

Abstract: The Microwavable Food Heating Package is an invention that combines two products into one product. A disposable, microwavable, paper plate and a disposable, microwavable cover that is molded to fit over the plate are sold together to form one product. The Microwavable Food Heating Package is mainly used for heating food. One grabs the plate and a cover with end tabs, lifts one or both tabs, puts the food on the plate, bends the tabs down, and heats the food. The Microwavable Food Heating Package can also be used to refrigerate food or to cover food so that objects do not get on the food. Since the entire product is disposable, there is no need to clean either portion of the product.