| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 126211000 | STOVE LIDS AND TOPS | 54 |
| 20090183725 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A KITCHEN RANGE - The invention relates to a household appliance ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100175681 | MAGNETIC SAFETY FEATURE FOR COOKWARE AND COOKING STOVES - Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100252019 | Compositions and processes for Assembling Appliances - A method of assembling an appliance using a curable silicone composition optionally containing spacer beads of an appropriate size to permit adhesively joining the appliance parts in a desirably spaced-apart arrangement. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100313870 | BUILT-IN COOKING APPLIANCE - Provided is a built-in cooking appliance including: a top plate; a main body under the top plate, the main body receiving at least a heater; a fan inducing an air flow in the main body; a cabinet including a receiving portion on which the top plate is mounted; and a top frame covering an airflow opening between at least one edge of the top plate and the cabinet, wherein the main body includes at least one edge adjacent to the airflow opening and supported by the cabinet. The built-in cooking appliance can efficiently discharge warm air and prevents an inflow of external water. In addition, convenience in cleaning the built-in cooking appliance can be improved, and operation reliability of the built-in cooking appliance can also be improved by the thermally-stable state in the cooking appliance. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100313871 | GLASS ARTICLE - Provided is a glass article, including: a crystallized glass plate; and an antifouling film formed on the surface of the crystallized glass plate and containing a multiple oxide of silicon and zirconium or a mixture of a silicon oxide and a zirconium oxide, in which the antifouling film has a β-OH content of 1 to 300/mm. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110226231 | TRANSPARENT, DYED COOKTOP HAVING IMPROVED COLOR DISPLAY CAPABILITY, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A COOKTOP - Transparent, dyed cook top or hob with improved color display capability, consisting of a glass ceramic with high quartz mixed crystals as predominant crystal phase, whereby the glass-ceramic contains none of the chemical refining agents arsenic oxide and/or antimony, with transmission values of greater than 0.1% in the range of the visible light within the entire wavelength range greater than 450 nm, a light transmission in the visible of 0.8-2.5% and a transmission in the infrared at 1600 nm of 45-85%. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120012093 | GRAPHIC COOKTOP COVER - A cooking appliance including a glass cooktop having a plurality of spaced heating elements is provided with a cover in the form of a sheet which clings to the upper surface of the cooktop, about the heating elements, to protect the cooktop from spills, scratches and the like during use, while also preferably providing a decorative, graphic appearance. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120085336 | GLASS-CERAMIC PLATE - A glass-ceramic plate of lithium aluminosilicate free of arsenic and antimony, the optical transmission of which, for a thickness of 4 mm, is between 0.2 and 4% for at least one wavelength between 400 and 500 nm. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120125314 | COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, SAID COVER PLATE COMPRISING A FABRY-PEROT INTERFERENCE LAYER - A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes a support plate made of a glass or glass ceramics and having at least one at least partially transparent area for covering a display element. A coating is applied onto the support plate and includes at least one semi-transparent metallic layer having a layer thickness between 10 nm and 50 nm, at least one further metallic layer, and a dielectric separation layer separating the further metallic layer from the semi-transparent metallic layer. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125315 | COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, SAID COVER PLATE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SEMI-TRANSPARENT SUPPORT PLATE, DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FOR PREPARING FOOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COVER PLATE FOR A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A cover plate for a domestic appliance includes an at least semi-transparent support plate having a bottom provided with at least one colored layer and at least one semi-transparent metal layer. The metal layer has at least one continuous cut-out section and the colored layer is arranged in the area of the cut-out section. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120138042 | CONTROL UNIT FOR A COOKING HOB - A control unit ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120266854 | Cooking Hob - A cooking hob includes a glass slab, to which an underlying metal box structure is connected. The upper surface of the box structure carries heating elements applied thereto, and a profile bar secured to the lower surface of the slab to separate a part of a chamber formed by the box structure from a compartment below a control and adjustment member. The profile bar is shaped to form at least two air chambers. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130098351 | Cooking Appliance - According to various embodiments, a cooking appliance having a cooktop plate and a heating device which is arranged below the cooktop plate may include an indicator device for optical temperature indication below the cooktop plate. The indication devices may include a thermochrome material for temperature indication wherein the thermochrome material essentially consists of metal oxides, which are fluorescent for emitting light and which are present in the manner of quantum dots having a predominant proportion of grain sizes between 10 nm and 80 nm and which are admixed in a fluorescent thermochrome paint. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104874 | COOK TOP UNIT FOR COOKER | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130192584 | HEATING ELEMENT MOUNTING FEATURES FOR A COOK TOP APPLIANCE - A retention system with mounting features for a heating element of a cook top appliance is provided. The mounting features include a spring member that can properly position and support the heating element below the cook top surface. These mounting features, including the spring member, contribute to a low profile that can be used to reduce the overall height or thickness of the cook top so as to allow for increased oven space (where the cook top is included in a range) or increased cabinetry space (where the cook top is installed e.g., as a separate appliance from an oven). | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130255658 | SEALED INSTRUMENTATION PORT ON CERAMIC COOKTOP - A cooktop for a cooking appliance includes a glass ceramic plate, the glass ceramic plate providing a cooking surface and having an instrumentation opening. A low thermal expansion metallic sleeve is inserted into the opening and a high temperature ceramic cement is used to bond the sleeve to the glass ceramic plate. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140216435 | COOKING HOB WITH WINDOW, COOKING APPLIANCE, AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE HOB - A cooking hob, or a ceramic hob, for a fixed or mobile cooking appliance, the hob including at least one cooking area and at least one control and/or information area, the control and/or information area being formed by a window separated from the cooking area by at least one joint made of synthetic material. The joint includes a mechanism for fixing a control and/or display screen under the window. | 08-07-2014 |
| 126213000 | Illuminating | 5 |
| 20130032133 | COOKING HOB WITH ILLUMINATION EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a cooking hob with illumination equipment. The cooking hob includes at least one transparent or semitransparent panel ( | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130220298 | COOKTOP APPLIANCE WITH FEATURES FOR IMPROVING ILLUMINATION - A cooktop appliance is provided with features for directing light from a light source through a cooking surface of the appliance. The light source may be positioned below the cooking surface, and the features may be positioned adjacent the cooking surface such that the features direct light from the light source through the cooking surface. As a result, the visibility of light to a user of the appliance can be improved. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140090633 | BARBECUE GRILL HAVING HANDLE WITH LIGHTING DEVICE - A barbecue grill comprising a grilling surface, a hood, a handle for opening the hood, and a lighting device interconnected with the handle. The lighting device is mounted in such a way that when the hood is opened, the lighting device can be used to illuminate the grilling surface. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20150013660 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR A COOKING ZONE ELEMENT OF A COOKING HOB COVERED BY A TRANSPARENT PANEL AND A CORRESPONDING COOKING ZONE ELEMENT AND COOKING HOB - The present invention relates to an illumination device ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160123603 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VENTILATOR - A ventilator for a stove includes a fan with a motor, and a microprocessor controller that regulates the speed of the fan motor. The controller has a first input from a wireless receiver with a remote control, and a second input from a rotatable local control knob with a rotary encoder. Signals received from the remote control and the rotary encoder indicate whether to increase or decrease the power supplied to the fan, and by how much. | 05-05-2016 |
| 126214000 | Liquid or gaseous fuel | 26 |
| 20110315135 | PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM - A portable cooking assembly is provided having a plurality of removable cooking surfaces. The cooking surfaces can each be positioned and locked within the cooking assembly for cooking of foods thereon. Additionally, the cooking surfaces are stackable within the cooking assembly allowing for ease of storage and transport. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160187003 | BACKGUARD PANEL WITH INTEGRATED PROUD GLASS CONTROL MOUNT - Provided is a backguard panel for an appliance with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit. An opening is defined within the front wall of the backguard panel has for receiving the control unit. A recessed seat, configured to receive a sealing gasket for sealing the space between the control unit and the backguard panel, surrounds the opening. The control unit has a housing suspended from a proud glass pane that protrudes forward of the front wall of the backguard panel when the housing is fully inserted into the opening. Rearwardly projecting brackets establish a friction fit to temporarily hold the control unit in place until fasteners can be installed to apply a compressive force on the sealing gasket between the glass pane and the backguard panel. A cooking appliance with a backguard panel with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20090007898 | STOVE TOP DEVICE - An improved gas burner system is disclosed. The burner system comprises a conventional household gas burner with a grill for supporting a cooking utensil, a head generating an annular flame and a device placed around the head and preferably extending to the grill. The device has a wall for containing the flame and the hot air from the head and has a diameter small enough to effectively contain the heat and large enough to allow effective air flow to the flame. The device includes a body forming the cylindrical surface and a support for variably positioning the body around the head. The support is made of an alloy that resists distortion and discoloration by the heat from the flame. The ring can be cylindrical member made of metal or a ceramic heat absorbing ring. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025705 | Apparatus for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers for improved safety, organization, and efficiency - An apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety, efficiency, and organization. The apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill, the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories. The invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area. The apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash, or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash. The invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier, because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention. The invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090199838 | Oven cover fixing apparatus - The present invention discloses an oven cover fixing apparatus that includes a stove and a cover. The cover is fixed on the stove through a fixing rack, and the bottom of the fixing rack is fixed onto the stove, and the top of the fixing rack has a stop portion for retaining and limiting the position of the cover, and the cover can presses against the stop portion to fix the stove. If it is necessary to install the cover to the top of the stove, users simply need to press the cover at the stop portion of the fixing rack. To remove the cover, users simply take the cover away from the stop portion. The present invention has the advantage of providing a convenient operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110197871 | Apparatus for Preventing Splatter on a Front Surface of a Kitchen Stove and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus prevents splatter on a front surface of a kitchen stove. More specifically, an apparatus attaches to a front surface of a kitchen stove. The apparatus prevents the splatter of cooking material, such as oils, grease, hot water and other like food material, from defiling the front of the kitchen stove, such as the dials and oven door disposed beneath the burners of a stovetop, and/or prevents splatter from ending up on the kitchen floor. Moreover, the apparatus helps to prevents injuries to children by preventing children access to the stovetop heating elements and cooking containers disposed thereon. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130327311 | STOVETOP COVER GUARD - A stovetop surface covering system is disclosed. A stovetop surface has a top portion and a bottom portion. A covering device is configured to fit in between the top portion of the stovetop surface and the bottom portion of the stovetop surface. The covering device includes a plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the plurality of adjoining walls operate as a shield to prohibit touching a top portion of the stove top surface. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150068511 | Alternative Stove Top Counter Top - The alternative counter top is a compactable and expandable surface to be placed over an existing stove top. The alternative counter top is rectangular in shape and comprises a series of elongate slats which are hinged together to create accordion folds when retracted, and mounted on top of the back of an existing stove. When expanded, the slats create usable counter space. The elongate edges of the slats are convex on one side and concave on the opposite side to prevent spillage between the slats when expanded. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160187002 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines an external appearance of the cooking appliance, a top plate disposed on an upper surface of the cabinet and provided with one or more first cooking units configured to execute cooking using a heat source, and a second cooking unit provided within the cabinet and configured to execute cooking using a heat source. The top plate includes protrusions protruding upward from both widthwise side parts of the top plate and a recess formed at a widthwise inner part of the top plate between the protrusions. The top plate also includes blocking members configured to block heat generated from the one or more first cooking units from being transmitted to the widthwise side parts of the top plate. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20120111312 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance comprises: a top plate divided into a grill area and a cooktop area; a cooktop area heating source disposed in proximity of the cooktop area; a grill area heater disposed adjacent the grill area; a cooking grill disposed adjacent the grill area for supporting food to be cooked; and a cooking grill heater mounted to the grill area for heating the cooking grill through contact with the cooking grill. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20140305422 | HINGED COOKTOP GRATE ASSEMBLY - A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, at least one cooking element mounted to the cooktop, and a grate including a surface portion for supporting a cooking vessel and at least one cup member. The grate is mounted to the cooktop with the at least one cup member being interengaged with locating structure on the cooktop such that the grate can be selectively lifted vertically from the cooktop or pivoted relative to the cooktop. Upon pivoting through a predetermined angle, the grate is prevented from being lifted vertically based on the at least one cup member becoming interlocked with the locating structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345590 | GRID FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a grid used in stoves which comprises innovative technical and functional characteristics capable of increasing the thermal efficiency of the burners. More preferably, the grid according to the present invention comprises an upper crown ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130306053 | KITCHEN HOB | 11-21-2013 |
| 126215000 | Elevating support | 9 |
| 20090044795 | GRATE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING - A grate assembly includes a cook top defining a support surface, and a grate that includes a projection extending from a peripheral portion. The projection is configured to support a cooking vessel on the grate. The peripheral portion is configured to support the grate on the support surface. A hole is formed in one of the peripheral portion of the grate or the support surface of the cook top. An insert is disposed within the hole and between the support surface of the cook top and the peripheral portion of the grate. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090064987 | GRATE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A grate apparatus configured to support a cooking utensil over a flame of a heat source on a cooktop stove. The grate apparatus includes an outer portion with a support surface configured to support the cooking utensil. The support surface includes a first coating. A plurality of protrusions is configured to support the cooking utensil. A portion of the plurality of protrusions is configured to be disposed closer to the flame of the heat source than is an entirety of the support surface. The plurality of protrusions includes a second coating different than the first coating. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100024796 | FLAME FOCUSING RING FOR STOVETOP GAS BURNER AND UNIVERSAL WOK SUPPORT - A flame concentrating ring with an inwardly curved upper wall portion and air inlet vents at its base for encircling a gas burner and directing the flames upwardly and inwardly to focus on the bottom center of a wok A wok support ring straddles a stovetop grate. The wok support ring comprises a truncated conical base having a narrow opening at the top for supporting the bottom of a wok, a wide opening at the bottom thereof which rests on a stove grate, and a plurality of customizable break-away tabs of which a user breaks a plurality out to form stove grate-engaging notches The wok support ring incorporates a plurality of ball bearings to cradle bottom of wok to allow freedom of movement and manipulating of wok. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110290231 | SIMMER PLATE ATTACHED TO BURNER - A gas burner includes a burner body and a simmer plate assembly. The burner body includes a central cavity in which at least one flame is provided. The simmer plate assembly includes a plate portion and a base portion configured to support the plate portion. The assembly is configured to be at least partially and removably inserted into the central cavity. The plate portion is configured to act as a barrier between the at least one flame and a heated object placed above the gas burner. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20140338652 | Vessel attachment system for a portable stove - The present invention is directed to a vessel attachment system ( | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140345591 | FLAME GAS BURNER DIFFUSER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENTS - The present invention generally refers to a flame gas burner diffuser to be used in stove-type cooking equipments, more preferably in household stoves, comprising technical and functional features capable of improving the efficiency of exchanging heat with the bottom of cooking utensils. More particularly, said diffuser, according to the present invention, comprises a cup ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150308696 | SUPPORT PAD FOR GRATE - A support pad for a stove grate includes an outer coat made by resilient material. The outer coat includes an insertion and a base. The insertion has a ridge extending from the outside thereof. The insertion is inserted through one of the through holes of the grate and the ridge contacts against the inside of the through hole. A main part is located in the outer coat and made by metal. The main part has an upright plate and a bottom plate. The upright plate is located within the insertion and has an engaging portion. The bottom plate is located within the base. The engaging portion includes multiple teeth to urge the insertion to be securely engaged with the through hole. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150316271 | SUPPORT FOR A COOKING VESSEL - The invention relates to a support ( | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160374511 | Detachable External Heating Device For an Outdoor Grill or Smoker - Disclosed is a grid-like device for the support of the bottom exterior surface of a cooking vessel, the grid being removably placed atop the upper exterior surface of an outdoor cooking grill or smoker. Three identically-shaped and symmetrically bent metal rectangular bands are conjoined at their midpoints to form essentially a spherical grid shape. A series of symmetrical bends, arcs, and rounds are formed at specific intervals transverse to the length of each band such that the cumulative shape of the adjoined bands forms the grid. The bottom-most segment of the support grid comprises legs and feet of a semi-rigid elasticity such that the support device may be flexibly placed about the top of the grill or smoker. Spring tension coils connect the inner surfaces of the bands to stabilize the grid shape and to impart leveraged gripping force upon the feet of the grid. | 12-29-2016 |
| 126216000 | Extension top | 1 |
| 20160091210 | GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR A COOKING HOB - A gas burner assembly for a cooking hob, in particular for a domestic cooking hob, includes at least two burner bases arranged side-by-side-and a burner crown element arranged or arrangeable above the burner bases. At least one burner cap is arranged or arrangeable above the burner crown element. The burner bases are adjustable separately. The burner crown element includes a bottom plate subdivided into at least two portions arranged side-by-side. Each portion of the bottom plate is arranged or arrangeable above one of the burner bases. The burner crown element includes at least two side walls. Each side wall encloses one of the portions of the bottom plate. The burner crown element includes flame ports formed in the side walls. The flame ports are arranged in those sections of the side walls arranged opposite to the adjacent portion or portions of the bottom plate. | 03-31-2016 |
| 126214000 | Units mounted in counter top | 2 |
| 20110315135 | PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM - A portable cooking assembly is provided having a plurality of removable cooking surfaces. The cooking surfaces can each be positioned and locked within the cooking assembly for cooking of foods thereon. Additionally, the cooking surfaces are stackable within the cooking assembly allowing for ease of storage and transport. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160187003 | BACKGUARD PANEL WITH INTEGRATED PROUD GLASS CONTROL MOUNT - Provided is a backguard panel for an appliance with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit. An opening is defined within the front wall of the backguard panel has for receiving the control unit. A recessed seat, configured to receive a sealing gasket for sealing the space between the control unit and the backguard panel, surrounds the opening. The control unit has a housing suspended from a proud glass pane that protrudes forward of the front wall of the backguard panel when the housing is fully inserted into the opening. Rearwardly projecting brackets establish a friction fit to temporarily hold the control unit in place until fasteners can be installed to apply a compressive force on the sealing gasket between the glass pane and the backguard panel. A cooking appliance with a backguard panel with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20090007898 | STOVE TOP DEVICE - An improved gas burner system is disclosed. The burner system comprises a conventional household gas burner with a grill for supporting a cooking utensil, a head generating an annular flame and a device placed around the head and preferably extending to the grill. The device has a wall for containing the flame and the hot air from the head and has a diameter small enough to effectively contain the heat and large enough to allow effective air flow to the flame. The device includes a body forming the cylindrical surface and a support for variably positioning the body around the head. The support is made of an alloy that resists distortion and discoloration by the heat from the flame. The ring can be cylindrical member made of metal or a ceramic heat absorbing ring. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025705 | Apparatus for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers for improved safety, organization, and efficiency - An apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety, efficiency, and organization. The apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill, the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories. The invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area. The apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash, or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash. The invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier, because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention. The invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090199838 | Oven cover fixing apparatus - The present invention discloses an oven cover fixing apparatus that includes a stove and a cover. The cover is fixed on the stove through a fixing rack, and the bottom of the fixing rack is fixed onto the stove, and the top of the fixing rack has a stop portion for retaining and limiting the position of the cover, and the cover can presses against the stop portion to fix the stove. If it is necessary to install the cover to the top of the stove, users simply need to press the cover at the stop portion of the fixing rack. To remove the cover, users simply take the cover away from the stop portion. The present invention has the advantage of providing a convenient operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110197871 | Apparatus for Preventing Splatter on a Front Surface of a Kitchen Stove and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus prevents splatter on a front surface of a kitchen stove. More specifically, an apparatus attaches to a front surface of a kitchen stove. The apparatus prevents the splatter of cooking material, such as oils, grease, hot water and other like food material, from defiling the front of the kitchen stove, such as the dials and oven door disposed beneath the burners of a stovetop, and/or prevents splatter from ending up on the kitchen floor. Moreover, the apparatus helps to prevents injuries to children by preventing children access to the stovetop heating elements and cooking containers disposed thereon. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130327311 | STOVETOP COVER GUARD - A stovetop surface covering system is disclosed. A stovetop surface has a top portion and a bottom portion. A covering device is configured to fit in between the top portion of the stovetop surface and the bottom portion of the stovetop surface. The covering device includes a plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the plurality of adjoining walls operate as a shield to prohibit touching a top portion of the stove top surface. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150068511 | Alternative Stove Top Counter Top - The alternative counter top is a compactable and expandable surface to be placed over an existing stove top. The alternative counter top is rectangular in shape and comprises a series of elongate slats which are hinged together to create accordion folds when retracted, and mounted on top of the back of an existing stove. When expanded, the slats create usable counter space. The elongate edges of the slats are convex on one side and concave on the opposite side to prevent spillage between the slats when expanded. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160187002 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines an external appearance of the cooking appliance, a top plate disposed on an upper surface of the cabinet and provided with one or more first cooking units configured to execute cooking using a heat source, and a second cooking unit provided within the cabinet and configured to execute cooking using a heat source. The top plate includes protrusions protruding upward from both widthwise side parts of the top plate and a recess formed at a widthwise inner part of the top plate between the protrusions. The top plate also includes blocking members configured to block heat generated from the one or more first cooking units from being transmitted to the widthwise side parts of the top plate. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20120111312 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance comprises: a top plate divided into a grill area and a cooktop area; a cooktop area heating source disposed in proximity of the cooktop area; a grill area heater disposed adjacent the grill area; a cooking grill disposed adjacent the grill area for supporting food to be cooked; and a cooking grill heater mounted to the grill area for heating the cooking grill through contact with the cooking grill. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20140305422 | HINGED COOKTOP GRATE ASSEMBLY - A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, at least one cooking element mounted to the cooktop, and a grate including a surface portion for supporting a cooking vessel and at least one cup member. The grate is mounted to the cooktop with the at least one cup member being interengaged with locating structure on the cooktop such that the grate can be selectively lifted vertically from the cooktop or pivoted relative to the cooktop. Upon pivoting through a predetermined angle, the grate is prevented from being lifted vertically based on the at least one cup member becoming interlocked with the locating structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345590 | GRID FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a grid used in stoves which comprises innovative technical and functional characteristics capable of increasing the thermal efficiency of the burners. More preferably, the grid according to the present invention comprises an upper crown ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130306053 | KITCHEN HOB | 11-21-2013 |
| 126214000 | Buck panel structure | 2 |
| 20110315135 | PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM - A portable cooking assembly is provided having a plurality of removable cooking surfaces. The cooking surfaces can each be positioned and locked within the cooking assembly for cooking of foods thereon. Additionally, the cooking surfaces are stackable within the cooking assembly allowing for ease of storage and transport. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160187003 | BACKGUARD PANEL WITH INTEGRATED PROUD GLASS CONTROL MOUNT - Provided is a backguard panel for an appliance with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit. An opening is defined within the front wall of the backguard panel has for receiving the control unit. A recessed seat, configured to receive a sealing gasket for sealing the space between the control unit and the backguard panel, surrounds the opening. The control unit has a housing suspended from a proud glass pane that protrudes forward of the front wall of the backguard panel when the housing is fully inserted into the opening. Rearwardly projecting brackets establish a friction fit to temporarily hold the control unit in place until fasteners can be installed to apply a compressive force on the sealing gasket between the glass pane and the backguard panel. A cooking appliance with a backguard panel with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20090007898 | STOVE TOP DEVICE - An improved gas burner system is disclosed. The burner system comprises a conventional household gas burner with a grill for supporting a cooking utensil, a head generating an annular flame and a device placed around the head and preferably extending to the grill. The device has a wall for containing the flame and the hot air from the head and has a diameter small enough to effectively contain the heat and large enough to allow effective air flow to the flame. The device includes a body forming the cylindrical surface and a support for variably positioning the body around the head. The support is made of an alloy that resists distortion and discoloration by the heat from the flame. The ring can be cylindrical member made of metal or a ceramic heat absorbing ring. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025705 | Apparatus for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers for improved safety, organization, and efficiency - An apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety, efficiency, and organization. The apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill, the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories. The invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area. The apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash, or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash. The invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier, because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention. The invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090199838 | Oven cover fixing apparatus - The present invention discloses an oven cover fixing apparatus that includes a stove and a cover. The cover is fixed on the stove through a fixing rack, and the bottom of the fixing rack is fixed onto the stove, and the top of the fixing rack has a stop portion for retaining and limiting the position of the cover, and the cover can presses against the stop portion to fix the stove. If it is necessary to install the cover to the top of the stove, users simply need to press the cover at the stop portion of the fixing rack. To remove the cover, users simply take the cover away from the stop portion. The present invention has the advantage of providing a convenient operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110197871 | Apparatus for Preventing Splatter on a Front Surface of a Kitchen Stove and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus prevents splatter on a front surface of a kitchen stove. More specifically, an apparatus attaches to a front surface of a kitchen stove. The apparatus prevents the splatter of cooking material, such as oils, grease, hot water and other like food material, from defiling the front of the kitchen stove, such as the dials and oven door disposed beneath the burners of a stovetop, and/or prevents splatter from ending up on the kitchen floor. Moreover, the apparatus helps to prevents injuries to children by preventing children access to the stovetop heating elements and cooking containers disposed thereon. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130327311 | STOVETOP COVER GUARD - A stovetop surface covering system is disclosed. A stovetop surface has a top portion and a bottom portion. A covering device is configured to fit in between the top portion of the stovetop surface and the bottom portion of the stovetop surface. The covering device includes a plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the plurality of adjoining walls operate as a shield to prohibit touching a top portion of the stove top surface. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150068511 | Alternative Stove Top Counter Top - The alternative counter top is a compactable and expandable surface to be placed over an existing stove top. The alternative counter top is rectangular in shape and comprises a series of elongate slats which are hinged together to create accordion folds when retracted, and mounted on top of the back of an existing stove. When expanded, the slats create usable counter space. The elongate edges of the slats are convex on one side and concave on the opposite side to prevent spillage between the slats when expanded. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160187002 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines an external appearance of the cooking appliance, a top plate disposed on an upper surface of the cabinet and provided with one or more first cooking units configured to execute cooking using a heat source, and a second cooking unit provided within the cabinet and configured to execute cooking using a heat source. The top plate includes protrusions protruding upward from both widthwise side parts of the top plate and a recess formed at a widthwise inner part of the top plate between the protrusions. The top plate also includes blocking members configured to block heat generated from the one or more first cooking units from being transmitted to the widthwise side parts of the top plate. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20120111312 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance comprises: a top plate divided into a grill area and a cooktop area; a cooktop area heating source disposed in proximity of the cooktop area; a grill area heater disposed adjacent the grill area; a cooking grill disposed adjacent the grill area for supporting food to be cooked; and a cooking grill heater mounted to the grill area for heating the cooking grill through contact with the cooking grill. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20140305422 | HINGED COOKTOP GRATE ASSEMBLY - A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, at least one cooking element mounted to the cooktop, and a grate including a surface portion for supporting a cooking vessel and at least one cup member. The grate is mounted to the cooktop with the at least one cup member being interengaged with locating structure on the cooktop such that the grate can be selectively lifted vertically from the cooktop or pivoted relative to the cooktop. Upon pivoting through a predetermined angle, the grate is prevented from being lifted vertically based on the at least one cup member becoming interlocked with the locating structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345590 | GRID FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a grid used in stoves which comprises innovative technical and functional characteristics capable of increasing the thermal efficiency of the burners. More preferably, the grid according to the present invention comprises an upper crown ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130306053 | KITCHEN HOB | 11-21-2013 |
| 126214000 | Top grid | 3 |
| 20110315135 | PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM - A portable cooking assembly is provided having a plurality of removable cooking surfaces. The cooking surfaces can each be positioned and locked within the cooking assembly for cooking of foods thereon. Additionally, the cooking surfaces are stackable within the cooking assembly allowing for ease of storage and transport. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160187003 | BACKGUARD PANEL WITH INTEGRATED PROUD GLASS CONTROL MOUNT - Provided is a backguard panel for an appliance with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit. An opening is defined within the front wall of the backguard panel has for receiving the control unit. A recessed seat, configured to receive a sealing gasket for sealing the space between the control unit and the backguard panel, surrounds the opening. The control unit has a housing suspended from a proud glass pane that protrudes forward of the front wall of the backguard panel when the housing is fully inserted into the opening. Rearwardly projecting brackets establish a friction fit to temporarily hold the control unit in place until fasteners can be installed to apply a compressive force on the sealing gasket between the glass pane and the backguard panel. A cooking appliance with a backguard panel with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20090007898 | STOVE TOP DEVICE - An improved gas burner system is disclosed. The burner system comprises a conventional household gas burner with a grill for supporting a cooking utensil, a head generating an annular flame and a device placed around the head and preferably extending to the grill. The device has a wall for containing the flame and the hot air from the head and has a diameter small enough to effectively contain the heat and large enough to allow effective air flow to the flame. The device includes a body forming the cylindrical surface and a support for variably positioning the body around the head. The support is made of an alloy that resists distortion and discoloration by the heat from the flame. The ring can be cylindrical member made of metal or a ceramic heat absorbing ring. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025705 | Apparatus for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers for improved safety, organization, and efficiency - An apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety, efficiency, and organization. The apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill, the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories. The invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area. The apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash, or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash. The invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier, because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention. The invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090199838 | Oven cover fixing apparatus - The present invention discloses an oven cover fixing apparatus that includes a stove and a cover. The cover is fixed on the stove through a fixing rack, and the bottom of the fixing rack is fixed onto the stove, and the top of the fixing rack has a stop portion for retaining and limiting the position of the cover, and the cover can presses against the stop portion to fix the stove. If it is necessary to install the cover to the top of the stove, users simply need to press the cover at the stop portion of the fixing rack. To remove the cover, users simply take the cover away from the stop portion. The present invention has the advantage of providing a convenient operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110197871 | Apparatus for Preventing Splatter on a Front Surface of a Kitchen Stove and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus prevents splatter on a front surface of a kitchen stove. More specifically, an apparatus attaches to a front surface of a kitchen stove. The apparatus prevents the splatter of cooking material, such as oils, grease, hot water and other like food material, from defiling the front of the kitchen stove, such as the dials and oven door disposed beneath the burners of a stovetop, and/or prevents splatter from ending up on the kitchen floor. Moreover, the apparatus helps to prevents injuries to children by preventing children access to the stovetop heating elements and cooking containers disposed thereon. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130327311 | STOVETOP COVER GUARD - A stovetop surface covering system is disclosed. A stovetop surface has a top portion and a bottom portion. A covering device is configured to fit in between the top portion of the stovetop surface and the bottom portion of the stovetop surface. The covering device includes a plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the plurality of adjoining walls operate as a shield to prohibit touching a top portion of the stove top surface. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150068511 | Alternative Stove Top Counter Top - The alternative counter top is a compactable and expandable surface to be placed over an existing stove top. The alternative counter top is rectangular in shape and comprises a series of elongate slats which are hinged together to create accordion folds when retracted, and mounted on top of the back of an existing stove. When expanded, the slats create usable counter space. The elongate edges of the slats are convex on one side and concave on the opposite side to prevent spillage between the slats when expanded. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160187002 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines an external appearance of the cooking appliance, a top plate disposed on an upper surface of the cabinet and provided with one or more first cooking units configured to execute cooking using a heat source, and a second cooking unit provided within the cabinet and configured to execute cooking using a heat source. The top plate includes protrusions protruding upward from both widthwise side parts of the top plate and a recess formed at a widthwise inner part of the top plate between the protrusions. The top plate also includes blocking members configured to block heat generated from the one or more first cooking units from being transmitted to the widthwise side parts of the top plate. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20120111312 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance comprises: a top plate divided into a grill area and a cooktop area; a cooktop area heating source disposed in proximity of the cooktop area; a grill area heater disposed adjacent the grill area; a cooking grill disposed adjacent the grill area for supporting food to be cooked; and a cooking grill heater mounted to the grill area for heating the cooking grill through contact with the cooking grill. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20140305422 | HINGED COOKTOP GRATE ASSEMBLY - A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, at least one cooking element mounted to the cooktop, and a grate including a surface portion for supporting a cooking vessel and at least one cup member. The grate is mounted to the cooktop with the at least one cup member being interengaged with locating structure on the cooktop such that the grate can be selectively lifted vertically from the cooktop or pivoted relative to the cooktop. Upon pivoting through a predetermined angle, the grate is prevented from being lifted vertically based on the at least one cup member becoming interlocked with the locating structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345590 | GRID FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a grid used in stoves which comprises innovative technical and functional characteristics capable of increasing the thermal efficiency of the burners. More preferably, the grid according to the present invention comprises an upper crown ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130306053 | KITCHEN HOB | 11-21-2013 |
| 126214000 | Shields and deflectors | 8 |
| 20110315135 | PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM - A portable cooking assembly is provided having a plurality of removable cooking surfaces. The cooking surfaces can each be positioned and locked within the cooking assembly for cooking of foods thereon. Additionally, the cooking surfaces are stackable within the cooking assembly allowing for ease of storage and transport. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20150007806 | RANGE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE REAR PANEL - Disclosed is a range that includes a main body, an oven provided in the main body, a cooktop provided over the oven, a rear panel provided over the main body adjacent the cooktop and configured to slidably extend relative to the main body, and a button to control a movement of the rear panel relative to the main body. The rear panel includes a first body provided a prescribed height over the main body and a second body that extends from the first body into the main body. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20160187003 | BACKGUARD PANEL WITH INTEGRATED PROUD GLASS CONTROL MOUNT - Provided is a backguard panel for an appliance with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit. An opening is defined within the front wall of the backguard panel has for receiving the control unit. A recessed seat, configured to receive a sealing gasket for sealing the space between the control unit and the backguard panel, surrounds the opening. The control unit has a housing suspended from a proud glass pane that protrudes forward of the front wall of the backguard panel when the housing is fully inserted into the opening. Rearwardly projecting brackets establish a friction fit to temporarily hold the control unit in place until fasteners can be installed to apply a compressive force on the sealing gasket between the glass pane and the backguard panel. A cooking appliance with a backguard panel with an integrated front-mounted proud-glass control unit is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20090007898 | STOVE TOP DEVICE - An improved gas burner system is disclosed. The burner system comprises a conventional household gas burner with a grill for supporting a cooking utensil, a head generating an annular flame and a device placed around the head and preferably extending to the grill. The device has a wall for containing the flame and the hot air from the head and has a diameter small enough to effectively contain the heat and large enough to allow effective air flow to the flame. The device includes a body forming the cylindrical surface and a support for variably positioning the body around the head. The support is made of an alloy that resists distortion and discoloration by the heat from the flame. The ring can be cylindrical member made of metal or a ceramic heat absorbing ring. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090025705 | Apparatus for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers for improved safety, organization, and efficiency - An apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety, efficiency, and organization. The apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill, the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories. The invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area. The apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash, or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash. The invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier, because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention. The invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090199838 | Oven cover fixing apparatus - The present invention discloses an oven cover fixing apparatus that includes a stove and a cover. The cover is fixed on the stove through a fixing rack, and the bottom of the fixing rack is fixed onto the stove, and the top of the fixing rack has a stop portion for retaining and limiting the position of the cover, and the cover can presses against the stop portion to fix the stove. If it is necessary to install the cover to the top of the stove, users simply need to press the cover at the stop portion of the fixing rack. To remove the cover, users simply take the cover away from the stop portion. The present invention has the advantage of providing a convenient operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110197871 | Apparatus for Preventing Splatter on a Front Surface of a Kitchen Stove and Methods of Using the Same - An apparatus prevents splatter on a front surface of a kitchen stove. More specifically, an apparatus attaches to a front surface of a kitchen stove. The apparatus prevents the splatter of cooking material, such as oils, grease, hot water and other like food material, from defiling the front of the kitchen stove, such as the dials and oven door disposed beneath the burners of a stovetop, and/or prevents splatter from ending up on the kitchen floor. Moreover, the apparatus helps to prevents injuries to children by preventing children access to the stovetop heating elements and cooking containers disposed thereon. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130327311 | STOVETOP COVER GUARD - A stovetop surface covering system is disclosed. A stovetop surface has a top portion and a bottom portion. A covering device is configured to fit in between the top portion of the stovetop surface and the bottom portion of the stovetop surface. The covering device includes a plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the plurality of adjoining walls operate as a shield to prohibit touching a top portion of the stove top surface. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140299118 | BARRIER APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR EXTENDING THE HEIGHT OF EXISTING BACKSPLASHES OF COMMERICAL COOKING APPLIANCES - A barrier system for use with a commercial cooking apparatus easily couples to the backsplash of the cooking apparatus to extend the height of the backsplash to a level that promotes safety, efficiency, and organization. The barrier system includes a barrier member that includes an attachment assembly that clips to an edge of the backsplash to hold the barrier member in a position extending upwardly from the cooking surface, and extending along the backsplash of the grill. The barrier member can have an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion, the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface. The accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories to increase usable grill surface area. By preventing food and hot grease from being ejected over the backsplash and into an exhaust well, the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation/exhaust well fires. The invention makes cleaning the factory exhaust vent much easier, as well as protecting the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter, smoke, grease, and soot. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150068511 | Alternative Stove Top Counter Top - The alternative counter top is a compactable and expandable surface to be placed over an existing stove top. The alternative counter top is rectangular in shape and comprises a series of elongate slats which are hinged together to create accordion folds when retracted, and mounted on top of the back of an existing stove. When expanded, the slats create usable counter space. The elongate edges of the slats are convex on one side and concave on the opposite side to prevent spillage between the slats when expanded. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160187002 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a cabinet that defines an external appearance of the cooking appliance, a top plate disposed on an upper surface of the cabinet and provided with one or more first cooking units configured to execute cooking using a heat source, and a second cooking unit provided within the cabinet and configured to execute cooking using a heat source. The top plate includes protrusions protruding upward from both widthwise side parts of the top plate and a recess formed at a widthwise inner part of the top plate between the protrusions. The top plate also includes blocking members configured to block heat generated from the one or more first cooking units from being transmitted to the widthwise side parts of the top plate. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20120111312 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance comprises: a top plate divided into a grill area and a cooktop area; a cooktop area heating source disposed in proximity of the cooktop area; a grill area heater disposed adjacent the grill area; a cooking grill disposed adjacent the grill area for supporting food to be cooked; and a cooking grill heater mounted to the grill area for heating the cooking grill through contact with the cooking grill. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20140305422 | HINGED COOKTOP GRATE ASSEMBLY - A cooking appliance includes a cooktop, at least one cooking element mounted to the cooktop, and a grate including a surface portion for supporting a cooking vessel and at least one cup member. The grate is mounted to the cooktop with the at least one cup member being interengaged with locating structure on the cooktop such that the grate can be selectively lifted vertically from the cooktop or pivoted relative to the cooktop. Upon pivoting through a predetermined angle, the grate is prevented from being lifted vertically based on the at least one cup member becoming interlocked with the locating structure. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345590 | GRID FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a grid used in stoves which comprises innovative technical and functional characteristics capable of increasing the thermal efficiency of the burners. More preferably, the grid according to the present invention comprises an upper crown ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20130306053 | KITCHEN HOB | 11-21-2013 |
| 126220000 | Lids | 4 |
| 20090120425 | Extended lid member for cooking utensils - The subject device is an energy savings lid for cooking utensils to be placed on a stove burner, with the subject device being essentially a covering lid for such a utensil having a surrounding downwardly turned flange extension all or part of the outer circumference of the lid such surrounding flange being structured to extend downwardly around the outer circumferential perimeter of the utensil beyond the outer surface of the utensil, ideally all the way to the stove surface, so that the inner semi-enclosed space under extended flange of the lid collects heat from the portion of the burner that is not covered by the bottom of the utensil and thence transfer such heat upwardly and inwardly into the inner circumferential surface of the utensil to be transferred in turn to the inner part of the utensil to help add heat in the cooking process. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090301462 | Cover for stovetop mounted in counter - A cover for a stovetop, which is mounted in a counter, having a flat member and a peripheral side member depending therefrom with first and second handles formed in the depending peripheral side member. The cover is made of metal, plastic or ceramic material for decorative purposes, entertaining and/or additional counter space. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100269813 | TOP PLATE FOR COOKING APPLIANCE - To provide a top plate for a cooking appliance which can be provided with a touch sensor part without involving the provision of an insulating film and has excellent visibility of light for indication from a blue LED or the like disposed behind the top plate, excellent light shielding property for preserving the aesthetic quality, and excellent heat resistance. A top plate | 10-28-2010 |
| 20150013661 | Collapsible Grill Lid - A drop-in cooking device for installation into an opening in a fixture, including a housing configured to be mounted in the opening in the fixture, a heating element positioned in the housing, and a cover attachable to the housing adjacent the heating element, the cover comprising a thermally insulating material and having a collapsible portion, wherein the collapsible portion of the cover has a working configuration in which the cover has a first height and a storage configuration in which the cover has a second height, the second height being less than the first height. | 01-15-2015 |
| 126221000 | Stove mats | 2 |
| 20130081608 | Stove top shield - A stove top shield for protecting the burners of gas and electric stoves from spills and splatters of cooking utensils on adjacent burners of the stove, the shield comprising a metallized flame retardant material in sections encasing core plates for covering one or more burners on the stove. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20150323198 | Stovetop Guard - A stovetop guard having a substantially rectangular shape for placement over the top of a stove for protection thereof. One or more cutouts are disposed the stovetop guard and correspond to the burners of a stovetop, so that the burner can extend through the cutout to allow for cooking and the like while applied thereto. The guard is substantially flexible and is preferably composed of a flame retardant and flame resistant material. One or more covers engage with the cutouts and can be removably secured thereto via fasteners, such as hook and loop fasteners. The guard protects the surface of a stovetop and areas thereof from accumulation of grease, foodstuffs, and other debris. | 11-12-2015 |
