Slow cooker with nestable containers

Details Slow cooker with nestable containers Slow cooker with nestable containers

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Pelham, Joseph M (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Heating devices

Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material...

C219S433000, C219S442000, C099S340000, C099S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07943888

ABSTRACT:
A slow cooker includes a cooking base having a heating element and an open end. The slow cooker has a first container sized to fit within the open end of the cooking base. The first container has an opening for receiving foodstuff. The volume of the first container is sized to accommodate a second container. The second container has an opening for receiving foodstuff. The opening of the second container is generally equal in size to the opening of the first container. The first container has a cooking position wherein the first container is inserted in the cooking base. The second container has a cooking position wherein the second container is inserted in the cooking base. The first container and second container have a storage position, wherein the second container is nested within the first container. The slow cooker also includes a lid that is sized to enclose the opening of either of the first and second containers during their respective cooking positions. The lid is also sized to enclose the opening of the second container when in the storage position.

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Office Action Issued Oct. 12, 2010 in China Appln. Serial 200810002357.8.

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