Abstract: The invention features a multi-purpose baking pan having a pan portion for holding batter. A pastry holder is included to allow the user to bake differently-shaped pastries which can be inserted into the pan portion. The pan portion has a rectangular bottom wall with two side walls which extend integrally in the same direction from the bottom wall along the opposite edges. There are two end members, located at the short sides of the rectangular bottom, which each have a rod-like hinge pin. Rotating an end member, by grasping and raising the lower portion thereof, allows the user to slide out the pastry holder without damage to the pastries or to the user. The multi-purpose baking pan also has a cover to protect the pastries within the baking pan.

Abstract: A pizza pan system includes a pizza pan including a bottom wall, a side wall circumferentially about the bottom wall such that the bottom wall and side wall cooperate to define an area for containing pizza dough, and a rim circumferentially about the outer edge of the side wall; and a lid-like member mating with said rim enabling pizza dough to be compressed between said lid-like member and said rim to produce single-crusted, fold-over or double-crusted pizzas. The system allows storage of panned pizza dough within a substantially air tight chamber. The pans of the system can be stacked to economize on countertop or storage space. The area for confining pizza dough allows, in conjunction with a trimming means, consistent reproduction of aesthetically pleasing pizza shapes. A method of preparing pizza includes rolling dough, placing the dough in a pizza pan, and placing a lid over the pizza pan to compress, shape, conform and trim dough about a rim area of the pizza pan and lid.

Abstract: A cookware lid having a where the handle supports a thermometer having a meat probe and an aperture to cause a whistling sound to warn that the internal temperature of a container has reached 180 degrees, eliminating possible carcinogens, e. Coli bacterium, salmonella and the like.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: A combination pan includes a steamer pan having longitudinal and transverse grooves intersected at its bottom side and through holes aligned in the longitudinal and transverse grooves, and a frying pan detachably covered over the bottom side of the steamer pan and having longitudinally and transversely aligned flat blocks raised from the top side of its bottom wall and separated from one another by longitudinal and transverse grooves and a plurality of annular ribs concentrically raised from the bottom side of its bottom wall in the middle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus to facilitate straining requirements. The cooking apparatus includes a pot and lid that can be securely integrated to function as a strainer. The lid includes a circumferentially extending flange that is designed to slide into the pot and rest on the rim of the pot. The flange includes a pair of opposing perforation regions and a pair of opposing protrusion elements. The pot includes a corresponding pair of notches and channels to receiving the protrusion elements to secure the lid to the pot. In a straining position the lid is secured to the pot, with the protrusion elements positioned in the channels and with the perforations regions aligned with dipped outer edges in the rim of the pot to facilitate pouring and straining. In a non-straining position the lid is merely resting in the notches to permit easy removal of the lid.

Abstract: A closure for covering the opening of a vessel containing a supply of cooking fluid preferably includes a flexible inner member adapted to cover the opening of the vessel in sealing engagement therewith and an outer member adapted to be positioned above the inner member. A coupling assembly is provided to couple the inner member to the outer member when the closure assembly is removed from the vessel. The coupling assembly permits a portion of the inner member to expand away from the outer member in response to an increase in temperature within the cooking vessel. The inner member is preferably a low thermal conductivity material so that after the inner surface of the inner member, which is exposed to vaporized cooking fluid, reaches the temperature of the vapor condensing thereon, the rate of additional condensation is substantially reduced. The vapor conserved by reduced condensation on the inner surface is used to generate pressure in the vessel more rapidly.

Abstract: An improved foodstuff cooking and storage system including containers having resilient seals at their top lips that connect with either a cooking lid or a storage lid. The cooking lid is adapted to increase pressure in the containers to enhance cooking, and the storage lid is adapted to create a vacuum in the containers as they cool to enhance foodstuff freshness.

Abstract: The article is constituted from a plate produced from a relatively soft first metal (1). It has, on one of its faces, a metallic element (2) in the form of a perforated sheet or a grid produced from a second metal or alloy harder than that of the plate (1). The metallic element (2) is fixed to the plate by drop-forging or stamping in order to embed it, at least partially, in this plate. The article is especially useful as a cooking vessel.

Abstract: A bread baking pan and complementary protective carrier. The pan has edge flanges that enter complementary recesses at the edges of the carrier, and which serve to protect the user from injury by the edges of the pans. The carrier eliminates any air zones defined between the base of the pan and a corresponding face of the carrier, one embodiment of the carrier being fabricated from wire, and another embodiment providing face to face contact between the base of the carrier and the pan.

Abstract: A fluoropolymer coated article includes a fluoropolymer coating layer formed on a surface of a substrate. The fluoropolymer coated article has a concave formed on a fluoropolymer coating layer side surface of the fluoropolymer coated article. The concave is inlaid with a fluoropolymer composition containing a pigment.This fluoropolymer coated article can be used in for example an inner pan of a rice cooker, in order to indicate a scale, marks or letters which is very easy to see and which is excellent in durability and in corrosion resistance, while maintaining nonadhesiveness of the fluoropolymer coating.

Abstract: A double roasting pan that has identical pan halves that fit together to form the double roasting pan. There are diagonally arranged protrusions and recesses provided on the pan halves which fit together to prevent shifting of the pan halves relative to each other. Even if the pan halves are turned into either one of two positions 180.degree. relative to one another they will still fit. The protrusions and recesses on each pan half are "axially symmetrical" relative to the particular pan half. Rigid handles are provided on the pan halves with the handles being incorporated into the one piece construction of the pan halves, and disposed so that when the pan halves are placed together to form the double roasting pan the flanges on the handles of one of the pan halves are spaced from the flanges on the handles of the other of the pan halves so that room is provided to accommodate a gloved or mitted hand of the user when picking up the top one of the pan halves.

Abstract: A novel clip system for cookware is disclosed relating to a cooking utensil having a first portion and a second portion which are easily and securely joined together to form a unitary body. The first portion of the cookware utensil has a lip configured to cooperate with a lip on a second portion of the cookware utensil to prevent relative movement of the first portion in a first axial direction. The second portion has at least one stopper to cooperatively engage the lip of the first portion so as to inhibit relative movement of the first portion in a second axial direction. The lip and stopper configuration thereby provides an efficient and cost-effective means for securing the first portion into locking engagement with the second portion to form a unitary body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a springform with a form rim which surrounds the form bottom and is provided with a clamping closure, and with a covering hood which can be mounted on the form bottom which is designed as a serving plate. According to the invention, a carrying handle is provided, which overlaps the covering hood and fixes the covering hood on the form bottom and which is connected detachable to the circumferential edge of the form bottom.

Abstract: A kitchen cooking utensil composed of a receptacle having a thermal conducting bottom (2) intended to be heated especially by induction, the bottom being composed of, from an upper surface to a lower surface of the bottom, at least one metal plate (5) made of a material having a good heat conductivity and at least one metal sheet (6) provided with perforations (10), the sheet (6) being embedded in the plate (5) so that the perforations (10) are filled with metal of the plate (5). The perforations (10) present a cumulative surface of 5 to 20% of the total surface of the sheet, preferably 15 to 20%.

Abstract: An improved footed cooking utensil is provided whereby the cooking utensil may be removed from a hot oven and placed directly on a counter-top or other surface without the need for a hot pad, cutting board, or similar device. The cooking utensil of the present invention includes foot supports which suspend the lower surface of the cooking utensil above the counter-top thereby eliminating contact between the counter-top and hot metal. The low heat capacity footings do not retain heat and any heat absorbed during the baking process is quickly dissipated upon removal of the utensil from the oven. One or more footings may be applied to metal cookware, ceramic cookware or cookware fabricated from other materials.

Abstract: A cooking device, such as a frying pan, includes a base having a heat-receiving surface and a heat conductive surface. The heat conductive surface is thermally connected to the heat receiving surface, and a plurality of raised dots are provided on the conductive surface. A substantially flat valley is disposed between ones of the plurality of raised dots. In one embodiment of the invention the cooking device includes a non-stick surface on the raised dots.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus which is adaptable to facilitate straining requirements. The cooking apparatus comprises of a pot and lid that can be securely integrated to function as a strainer. An outer cover of the lid contains regions of perforation which are gated by an inner element when the cookware is used for traditional cooking. The inner element is easily rotatable to allow for convenient transformation. Mating brackets located along the inner circumference of the pot and the corresponding brackets rimming the curved outer edges of the equatorial plates of the inner element function to integrate the components of the cookware. A knob assembly connecting the elements of the lid controls the positioning of the inner element. The transformation of the cookware is accomplished in one convenient step whereby the knob is depressed and rotated, and the mating brackets are engaged.

Abstract: A cooking vessel has a handle or handles for holding it and a lid having a peripheral lip resting in a substantially sealed manner on an upper rim of the vessel. An inside surface of the lid includes at least one cavity formed between the peripheral lip and an abutment projecting towards the interior of the vessel. The lid moves under gravity on the upper rim of the vessel, upon tilting of the vessel, towards a position in which the cavity is at least in part outside the upper rim of the vessel. A passage is formed between the upper rim of the vessel and the cavity. The abutment bears against the upper rim of the vessel to limit outward displacement of the lid.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooking device, including an insulated container, a cooking spot suspended inside the insulated cooking container, an insulated outer lid which closes off an upper opening of the insulated container, and an inner lid for closing off an upper opening of the cooking pot. Further included is a heat retaining material that can be heated by microwaves, which is removably attached to an inner face of the insulated outer lid. By attaching the heat retaining material, after it has been heated in a microwave oven, a temperature drop inside the insulated container can be substantially and safely prevented since heat radiates from the heat retaining material into the insulated container. Moreover the heat retaining material can be safely handled.

Abstract: A fast assembled oil-collecting trough and clip ring structure, including a conic glass-made fry pan cover and a circular clip ring disposed on an edge of the fry pan cover. The clip ring has a vertical flange formed along the periphery of the clip ring. The flange is formed with at least three integrally made vertical tabs each having an insertion hole. The tab is formed with an orifice for a rivet to pass through so as to rivet a resilient plate with the tab. The resilient plate is a flexible metal plate having an arch projection at middle section. The projection is faced toward the center of the clip ring. When the fry pan cover is assembled with the clip ring, the projection of the resilient plate latches the projecting frame of the fry pan cover so as to fast and easily associate the fry pan cover with the clip ring. The resilient plate serves to firmly clamp the fry pan cover without detachment.

Abstract: An article and resin composition for relocating heated cookware accessories and utensils, for the prevention of burns and related injuries. The polymeric resin compositions provide the articles the desired material specifications, functional characteristics and performance properties required to enhance utility and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: A more efficient flat bottom pot or pan is obtained by (a) the introduction of an initial central downward depression in the bottom plate in the order of twice the plate thickness to avoid the undesirable upward bulging of the pot bottom as a result of aging, (b) providing heat transferring fins in a spiral pattern to the bottom and helical pattern to the side wall of the pot or pan for more effective heat transfer from the stove flame to the pot or pan, and to stabilize the pot with its central depression for placement on flat surfaces, and (c) providing a detachable shielding skirt around the pot to reduce the heat loss from radiation and convection.

Abstract: A cooking vessel having a multiple bottom structure. The cooking vessel strengthens the structure of a bottom plate, made of copper, copper alloy, aluminum or aluminum alloy, by simple insertion of a reinforcing member on the bottom plate. The reinforcing member is made of a ferrous metal or a nonferrous metal different from the material of the bottom plate. With the difference of heat conduction between the bottom plate and the reinforcing means made of different materials, the heat transfer rate, the heat conductivity and the heat preservation of the vessel bottom are remarkably improved. When the reinforcing member is magnetized, the cooking vessel can be used with an induction heater. The reinforcing member is inserted in the bottom plate such that its bottom is leveled with a bottom surface of the bottom plate. In production of the cooking vessel, the bottom plate is preheated to temperatures ranged from 470.degree. C. to 490.degree. C.

Abstract: A dome cover for cooking utensils, including a dome-like cover body made from a meshed steel plate by stamping and defining a plurality of small open spaces in it, and a knob raised from the top center of the dome-like cover body, the dome-like cover body having a stepped outward flange around the border, which stepped outward flange has a rim around the border reinforced by a steel wire.

Abstract: The capsular heat-radiating base for a stainless steel cooking utensil is characterised in that a lateral wall of the external stainless steel covering of the capsular base which faces the utensil is perforated to allow the metal of good conductivity contained within the capsular base to be seen, the perforations having a configuration such as to form on the outer lateral surface of the capsular base the required graphic elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat-insulating (adiabatic) cooking container which is ideal for use in cooking, wherein partially-cooked food or the like is thermally insulated with the finished cuisine being prepared thereafter, and, in particular, in which the opening-closing operation of the lid is easily accomplished. The heat-insulating cooking container of the present invention comprises a connecting portion connecting an outer container and a lid member which is equipped with a hinge axis axially supporting the lid member such that this lid member can be opened and closed with respect to the outer container, and a biasing member for biasing the lid member in an opening direction; and a stopping member for maintaining a state in which the lid member is closed.

Abstract: An outer container (24) which comprises a base part (26) and a cover part (34), both of foamed synthetic plastics material, receiving a metal cooking pot (10) including a lid (14). The container forms a jacket which limits heat losses from the pot after it has been removed from the source of heat. The lower edge surface (38) of the upper part (34) rests on a surface (32) of the lower part (26). A spigot (36) of the lower part (26) locates the upper part (34).

Abstract: Arcuate shield segments form a collar around the perimeter of a frying pan cooking surface while suspended within the pan side walls for containing splattering grease within the fry pan. Tabs extending from lower edge portions of the shield segments permit attachment to pans having various size openings. Multiple shield segments are removably attached to each other and aligned to surround the pan cooking surface. The segments are removably attached such that a handle removes all segments simultaneously or a single segment when access through the shield wall is desired. Each segment is dimensioned for convenience in cleaning and storage of the multiple segments.

Abstract: A thermal pot including a heat-insulative hollow shell having a top mounting groove and a bottom mounting flange, a rim having a mounting flange fastened to the top mounting groove on the shell by ultrasonic welding, a heat-insulative lining fastened to the inside of the shell and connected to the rim by a connecting member, a base covered on the shell and the lining at the bottom and having a mounting groove fastened to the bottom mounting flange of the shell by ultrasonic welding, the rim a plurality of stop blocks and retaining grooves around the periphery, the connecting member having a first coupling portion fastened to an endless bottom mounting groove on the rim by ultrasonic welding, a second coupling portion coupled to an inside lip on the shell, and a third coupling portion coupled to a top lip on said lining, a heat-insulative inner pot put in the space defined within said lining and having a pivoted handle for carrying, and a cover detachably covered on the shell over the inner pot, the cover havi

Abstract: A pot, such as a pasta pot or deep fat fryer, with an insert which is able to be lifted and then rested in a tilted position on top of the pot. The insert has a series of concave dents where its side wall meets its bottom. These dents engage the pot when the insert is rested in a tilted position on top of the pot. This engagement helps prevent the insert from slipping back into the pot and splashing hot liquid.

Abstract: An annular trough is formed integrally with the rim of a bowl-like wok to provide a place to store and cook ingredients individually while one or more other ingredients are being cooked in the bowl. A cover used in combination with the wok is comprised of sheet metal formed as a truncated hemispherical configuration by metal spinning techniques. The cover mates with the wok in such manner that there is an annular passageway or gap that provides for convection of heat from the bowl of the wok to the trough for keeping ingredients stored therein warm or for cooking other ingredients that are stored in the trough. The cover covers the entire radial width of the trough.

Abstract: A cooking utensil having three layer member includes a thermal retaining space between the intermediate member and the outer member, an air passage formed vertically in a part of the circumference between the side walls of the outer member and the intermediate member, and which is communicated with the heat retaining space, and a thermal retaining activator mounted on the exit of the air passage, and which selectively communicates the space with the atmosphere or not. Air in the heat retaining space is heated by heat transmitted from the outer member and the intermediate member made of material having high thermal conductively is indirectly heated by heat transmitted from the air in the space. Therefore heat energy of the intermediate member is uniformly spread out throughout the whole surface thereof so that heat is not focused at any part of the intermediate member and the food in the inner member which is closedly contacted with the intermediate member is not scorched or burned.

Abstract: The invention is a reinforcing support structure for a pan adapted to contain an object. The pan has a pan bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the pan bottom. An outwardly extending rim is formed on the upwardly extending sidewall around the entire circumference of the pan. An outer support for holding the pan has an upper support portion and a lower support portion. The upper support portion is applied to the entire outwardly extending rim of the pan to support and reinforce the extending rim. The lower support portion also includes a plurality of horizontal support members wherein at least one of the horizontal support members is formed in a zigzag shape. An object support rack is disposed within the pan to support the object when the object is disposed in the pan. The object support rack includes a spacer for spacing the object apart from the pan bottom.

Abstract: A cooking vessel produced from a disc (3) of light alloy or metal includes a bottom (1) intended to be placed on a cooking plate, a burner or the like. The bottom (1) includes a plate (2) made of a metal having properties different from those of the metal of the disc (3). This plate (2) is completely or partially embedded in the bottom (1) and its periphery is preferably adjacent to a groove (4). The bottom of such a cooking vessel exhibits improved resistance to deformation.

Abstract: A cooking pot or boiling pot whose austenitic sheet metal base has an aluminum or copper alloy plate bonded thereto and a cover member bonded to the plate and formed with recesses in which insets are received. The cover member can be composed of austenitic sheet steel and the insets of ferromagnetic sheet steel or the insets can be composed of austenitic sheet steel and the cover member of ferromagnetic sheet steel for use of the pot for conductive bottom heating or for electromagnetic inductive heating.

Abstract: A convenient serving-size pan (10) with flange (13), and flanged lid (11) removably attached by a hinge (14), enabling a wide range of pourable, particulate, and solid foods to be cooked in quantity in forced-air convection ovens. The pan and lid are fabricated of highly heat conductive materials with interior surfaces suitable for direct food contact. Exterior surfaces of the pans are smooth and plain to minimize insulative film coefficients and maximize heat transfer. A vertical stacking system provides effective use of oven space while maintaining sufficient space between pans for effective heat transfer.

Abstract: A pressure cooker has a lid displaceable in the vertical direction with respect to the cooker to reduce the residual pressure in the cooker and to permit opening of the cooker without any rotary movement. Tongues projecting downwards between the dome edge and the cooker edge, in conjunction with guide slots provided in clips which hold together the cooker and the lid ensure radial opening and closing movements of the clips. A centering ring located in the dome and extending into the cooker facilitates the engagement of the lid on the cooker. The centering ring carries the sealing ring and the tongues and is based away from the dome by springs supported on the dome. The dome and the centering ring are guided on one another by interengaging elements and can be locked together in the open position.

Abstract: A saucepan of the double boiler type. The saucepan includes a lower water receptacle, an upper food receptacle and an attached handle. The handle defines an enclosed fill chamber which communicates with the lower water receptacle via a hole. A cap is connected to the handle by an over center hinge and covers a fill hole through which water may be introduced into the chamber and thence to the water receptacle. The cap may have a hole therein to provide an aural indicator of water boiling in the water receptacle.

Abstract: In order to fix a perforated plate (2) to the bottom (1) of a vessel, the plate is fixed by closed-die forging, in particular by cold striking so as to make the metal of the bottom (1) penetrate into the openings (4) in the plate (2). At the same time as the closed-die forging operation, a series of reliefs (5) is formed on the surface of the perforated plate (2) as well as on the surface of the bottom (1) of the vessel.

Abstract: A water-removing ring made of heat conductive materials and set on an edge of an oil-cooking utensil including a cylindrical contact part that comes into contact with the inner surface of the cooking utensil and a projecting part extending horizontally and inwardly from the inner surface of the cylindrical contact part and having a plurality of grooves so that evaporated moister is collected on the projecting part and then evaporated again.

Abstract: This invention pertains to cookware and more particularly to a cookware vessel in which the cooking surface reaches the desired cooking temperature in the shortest possible time, which has an increased bottom area available to absorb heat from a heating source, which maintains its rigidity over a longer period of time as contrasted to conventional constructions and, as a consequence, distributes heat more evenly throughout the bottom area, and which is more stable with respect to the heat source during use.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a convection oven rack is provided which includes a base portion and a plurality of bracket portions attached thereto. Each bracket has a curved interior side that corresponds to the exterior curved shape of a cooking dish insertable between the brackets and on top of the base portion. Attached to the second end of each bracket is a handle portion for gripping. A plurality of padded insulating pads are positioned on the top side of the base portion and the interior side wall of the brackets. In operation, the rack remains attached to the dish during cooking. When cooking is completed, the lid of the dish, which houses a fan and cooking element, is removed so that the rack serves as an insulated holding means whereby food may be served directly from the dish.

Abstract: A fork segregating partitioning array for use with a fondue pot. The fondue pot is of the type defining a container with a large cavity to receive meltable foodstuff to be warmed by a heating source. The partitioning array consists of a cup member, freely releasably engageable into the container large cavity, and at least two partitioning walls disposed in crossing fashion relative to one another, whereby four distinct subcavities are defined within the cup member. The subcavities are for use in segregating a corresponding number of forks in cooking fondues such as meat fondue or chinese fondue. The cup member is further pierced by a plurality of through-bores, for free passage of the meat soup between the fondue pot and the cup member and vice-versa.

Abstract: A nestable, stackable mixing bowl is provided having a radiused sidewall and a wide concave rim flange. The rim flange provides a handle around the entire circumference of the bowl, providing an easy way to grasp the bowl while pouring. The rim flange is provided with three integral equidistantly spaced pourspouts, thus requiring less manipulation for positioning the bowl for pouring. The bottom of the bowl is provided with an annular rib to provide stability to the bowl. The bowl is also provided with a lid shaped to cover the bowl and to accept the rim flange. The lid has a central circular depressed portion sized to matingly engage the bottom rib of a smaller capacity bowl, providing stable stacking.

Abstract: A metal utensil with handles shaped onto the marginal portions thereof can be manufactured in a simple, material-saving manner. Such a utensil can be used in a more universal manner than conventional utensils. A utensil usable as either a container part (10) and/or a lid part (15), has handles (4) for holding the utensil with a handle attachment (12) shaped onto the rim of the opening to which a handle is connected.