U.S. patent application number 15/181029 was filed with the patent office on 2017-12-14 for cooking implement.
The applicant listed for this patent is Robert M. Patterson. Invention is credited to Robert M. Patterson.
Application Number | 20170354286 15/181029 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60516300 |
Filed Date | 2017-12-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170354286 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Patterson; Robert M. |
December 14, 2017 |
COOKING IMPLEMENT
Abstract
A compact cooking implement includes a pan, a top flange, a
handle, and a stand flange. The pan has a rectangular bottom and
four perpendicular walls. One of the four walls extends from each
of four edges of the bottom. The top flange is disposed on a top
edge of the walls of the pan. The top flange extends
perpendicularly outward from a top edge of each of the four walls.
The handle extends outwardly from the top flange. The stand flange
extends from the top flange outwardly at an angle from a plane
including the top flange.
Inventors: |
Patterson; Robert M.;
(Plymouth, MI) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Patterson; Robert M. |
Plymouth |
MI |
US |
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Family ID: |
60516300 |
Appl. No.: |
15/181029 |
Filed: |
June 13, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47J 36/02 20130101;
A47J 27/002 20130101; A47J 45/061 20130101; A47J 45/085
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47J 27/00 20060101
A47J027/00; A47J 45/08 20060101 A47J045/08; A47J 36/02 20060101
A47J036/02; A47J 45/06 20060101 A47J045/06 |
Claims
1. A compact cooking implement, the compact cooking implement
including: a pan having a bottom and a side, and wherein the side
extends perpendicularly from a perimeter of the bottom; a top
flange disposed on a top edge of the sides of the pan, and wherein
the top flange extends perpendicularly outward from a top edge of
the side; a handle disposed on an edge of the top flange; a stand
flange extending from the edge of the top flange, and wherein the
stand flange extends outwardly at an angle from a plane including
the top flange; and a hinge disposed on the top flange, and wherein
the stand flange is rotatably supported by the hinge, the stand
flange includes a stop portion proximate the hinge and the stop
portion contacts an underside surface of the top flange to prevent
further rotation in a first direction.
2. The compact cooking implement of claim 1 wherein the angle
between the stand flange and the top flange is between about
60.degree. and 70.degree..
3. The compact cooking implement of claim 2 wherein the angle
between the stand flange and the top flange is about
65.degree..
4. The compact cooking implement of claim 1 wherein the stand
flange is further disposed on an opposite edge of the top flange
from the handle.
5. The compact cooking implement of claim 1 wherein the handle
includes a heat resistant coating and a carrier hole.
6. (canceled)
7. (canceled)
8. The compact cooking implement of claim 1 wherein the bottom of
the pan has a square shape and has a continuous surface.
9. The compact cooking implement of claim 1 wherein the implement
is manufactured from stainless steel using a stamping method.
10. A compact cooking implement, the compact cooking implement
including: a pan having a rectangular bottom and four perpendicular
walls, and wherein one of the four walls extends from each of four
edges of the bottom; a top flange disposed on a top edge of the
walls of the pan, and wherein the top flange extends
perpendicularly outward from a top edge of each of the four walls;
a handle extending outwardly from the top flange; and a stand
flange extending from the top flange, and wherein the stand flange
is a flat planar member having a thickness approximately equal to a
thickness of the bottom of the pan and extends outwardly at an
angle of about 65.degree. from a plane including the top
flange.
11. (canceled)
12. The compact cooking implement of claim 10 wherein the stand
flange is further disposed on an opposite edge of the top flange
from the handle.
13. The compact cooking implement of claim 10 wherein the handle
includes a heat resistant coating, a carrier hole, and a curved
profile.
14. The compact cooking implement of claim 10 further including a
hinge disposed on the top flange, and wherein the stand flange is
rotatably supported by the hinge.
15. The compact cooking implement of claim 14 wherein the stand
flange includes a stop portion proximate the hinge and the stop
portion contacts an underside surface of the top flange to prevent
further rotation in a first direction.
16. The compact cooking implement of claim 10 wherein the implement
is manufactured from stainless steel using a stamping method.
17-20. (canceled)
Description
FIELD
[0001] The invention relates generally to cooking implements and
more specifically to compact cooking implements adaptable to
alternative heat sources.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may or may not
constitute prior art.
[0003] Outdoor sporting activities have long been a source of
enjoyment for people. Hunting, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing,
etc., are just some of the ways people take advantage of the
opportunity to get back to nature in the woods, on the lakes and
streams, and in the mountains. When people make their way outdoors
many also choose to do their cooking and eating as a more immersive
way of enjoying the experience. Traditionally, some of the usual
cooking methods include using campfires, propane stoves, charcoal
or gas grills, a heat sources.
[0004] More recently, people have been attempting to extend their
outdoor season into colder months or be more comfortable during the
hunting season by using portable heaters to keep warm. Some
portable heaters offer yet another heat source by which one can
utilize to cook. People wanting to cook or warm food using portable
heaters have attempted to do so with limited success while
increasing the hazards of fire, etc. Therefore, to this point,
there has been no development regarding cooking implements for safe
use in conjunction with portable heaters. Thus, there is a need in
the art for a new compact, lightweight, and durable cooking/food
warming implement for safe use with portable heaters or other
alternative types of heat sources.
SUMMARY
[0005] A compact cooking implement is provided, the compact cooking
implement including a pan, a top flange, a handle, and a stand
flange. The pan has a rectangular bottom and four perpendicular
walls. One of the four walls extends from each of four edges of the
bottom. The top flange is disposed on a top edge of the walls of
the pan. The top flange extends perpendicularly outward from a top
edge of each of the four walls. The handle extends outwardly from
the top flange. The stand flange extends from the top flange. The
stand flange extends outwardly at an angle from a plane including
the top flange.
[0006] In another example of the present invention, the angle
between the stand flange and the top flange is about
65.degree..
[0007] In yet another example of the present invention, the stand
flange is further disposed on an opposite edge of the top flange
from the handle.
[0008] In yet another example of the present invention, the handle
includes a heat resistant coating, a carrier hole, and a curved
profile.
[0009] In yet another example of the present invention, the cooking
implement further includes a hinge disposed on the top flange. The
stand flange is rotatably supported by the hinge.
[0010] In yet another example of the present invention, the stand
flange includes a stop portion proximate the hinge and the stop
portion contacts an underside surface of the top flange to prevent
further rotation in a first direction.
[0011] In yet another example of the present invention, the
implement is manufactured from stainless steel using a stamping
method.
[0012] Further aspects, examples, and advantages will become
apparent by reference to the following description and appended
drawings wherein like reference numbers refer to the same
component, element or feature.
DRAWINGS
[0013] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes
only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present
disclosure in any way.
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary cooking
implement, according to the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a side view of an exemplary cooking implement,
according to the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a side view of a portion of an exemplary cooking
implement, according to the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 4 is a side view of a portion of an exemplary cooking
implement, according to the present invention; and
[0018] FIG. 5 is a top view a side view of a portion of an
exemplary cooking implement, according to the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and
is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or
uses.
[0020] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a compact, portable cooking
implement or pan 10 is illustrated and will now be described. The
compact cooking implement 10 includes a cooking surface or bottom
12, a plurality of vertical sides or walls 14, a top flange 16, a
handle 18, and a stand flange 20. More specifically, the sides 14
of the compact cooking implement 10 are disposed on the outer
perimeter of the horizontal bottom 12 and extend perpendicularly
from the bottom 12. Thus, the sides 14 and the bottom 12 combine to
form a shallow bowl or pan 22 having solid surfaces preventing any
liquids that may be in the pan 22 initially from dripping out of
the pan 22. Additionally, the pan 22 preferably has a generally
square or rectangular shape. However, other shapes, such as
circular or oval, may also be considered without departing from the
scope of the present invention.
[0021] The top flange 16 extends perpendicularly outward from the
sides 14 of the compact cooking implement 10. The top flange 16
purposefully deflects excess heat outside of the compact cooking
implement 10 when the compact cooking implement 10 is placed above
a heat source 26. The handle 18 is disposed at the edge of the top
flange 16 and extends outwardly. The shape of the handle 18 begins
at the top flange 16 as flat and transitions into a gentle radius
at its terminal end. Additionally, the handle 18 includes a heat
resistant coating 24 for handling comfort and a carrier bore or
hole 26 for ease of transport.
[0022] The stand flange 20 initially extends outwardly from the top
flange 16 on a side of the compact cooking implement 10 that is
opposite the side on which the handle 18 is disposed. Shown more
directly in FIG. 2, the stand flange 20 includes a radius r that
extends the stand flange at an angle a from the top flange 16. In a
preferred example of the present invention, the angle a is
approximately 65.degree. from the reference line i which is
co-linear to the top flange 16, however, other angles may be
considered without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0023] As shown in the side view of FIG. 2, the stand flange 18 is
disposed between two grounded members 30, 32 such that the
remainder of the compact cooking implement 10 is cantilevered over
the top of the heat source 26. In some examples, the members 30, 32
are a part of the heat source 26 mechanism. In either case, the
handle 18 is extended away from the heat source to help prevent
overheating the handle and thus leading to a handle that is
uncomfortable to the touch. Still, other handle configurations may
be considered including two side handles or a bail handle, without
departing from the scope of the invention.
[0024] Turning now to FIGS. 3-5, another example of a compact
cooking implement 100, according to the present invention, is
illustrated and will now be described. In FIGS. 3-5, reference
numbers are carried over from FIGS. 1 and 2 when referring to the
same or similar features of the invention. More specifically, the
compact cooking implement 100 includes an alternative feature to
extend the stand flange 120 from the top flange 16. The compact
cooking implement 100 includes a hinge 122 connecting the stand
flange 120 to the top flange 16. The stand flange 120 is connected
to the hinge 122 such that a portion of the stand flange 120
referred to as a stop 124 extends under the top flange 16 to
prevent the stand flange 120 from over rotating. As in FIGS. 1 and
2, the stand flange 120 rotates to approximately 65.degree. from
the top flange 16, however, other angles may be considered without
departing from the scope of the invention. When not in use, the
stand flange 120 rotates back into the bowl or pan 22 to provide
for a more compact cooking implement. Also shown in FIG. 4 is the
how the stand flange 120 may be utilized with two grounded members
130, 132 to cantilever the compact cooking implement 100 over the
heat source.
[0025] The compact cooking implement 10, 100 may be manufactured
using a stamping process using a stainless steel material. However,
other manufacturing processes may be considered using alternative
materials. For example, the compact cooking implement 10, 100 may
be cast or stamped from lightweight aluminum having a high heat
transfer rate and anti-corrosive properties.
[0026] The description of the invention is merely exemplary in
nature and variations that do not depart from the gist of the
invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the
spirit and scope of the invention.
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