Foods and beverages: apparatus – Cooking – Convertible
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-30
2001-02-13
Simone, Timothy F. (Department: 1761)
Foods and beverages: apparatus
Cooking
Convertible
C099S427000, C099S448000, C099S483000, C219S214000, C219S218000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06186055
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1) Field of the Invention
The field of this invention relates to a heatable turntable of the Lazy Susan type for supporting different types of foodstuffs which also includes a cooking vessel.
2) Description of the Prior Art
The use of Lazy Susan type of hot plates has long been known. The hot plate is constructed to have a plurality of different compartments with a food to be located within each compartment. A heat source is applied underneath the compartments, and by rotating of the hot plate, the different compartments become conveniently located to a diner. Food from the compartments is to be extracted and placed on a dinner plate located in front of the diner.
Also, in the past, it has been known to construct a turntable type of appliance that is to be located at a dining table that not only maintains food warm but also can be used to cook food. However, in the past, these types of devices have been complex in construction. Also, the type of cooking that can be accomplished is generally limited to a single type of cooking, such as boiling.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One of the primary objectives of the present invention is to construct a turntable type of appliance that can be located on a dining table that can be used for cooking of food as well as for serving foodstuffs.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a turntable type of food cooking and service appliance that will permit the appliance to be utilized as a skillet, a wok or other type of cooking bowl.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a cooking and serving appliance that is attractive in appearance and therefore will encourage the use of the appliance within homes where such similar types of devices in the prior art have not been designed to be attractive in appearance.
Another objective of the present invention is to construct a cooking and service turntable type of appliance that is constructed at a reasonable cost and therefore can be sold to the ultimate consumer at a reasonable cost.
The turntable cooking and serving appliance of the present invention utilizes a substantially planer base which is divided into a plurality of stations, such as four separate stations. However, it is considered to be within the scope of this invention that a greater or lesser number of stations could be utilized. Each station is to be utilized by a separate diner. A pan is centrally mounted on the base with the pan including an electric heating coil. An annular compartment surrounds the pan with there being a ring mounted within the annular compartment. A bearing assembly is located between the ring and the floor of the annular compartment which permits the ring to be freely rotatable relative to the base and the pan. A plurality of trays, all being in the shape of a segment of a circle, are locatable within the annular compartment and are to rest on the ring and to be rotatable therewith. Each tray is adapted to retain a quantity of food. A cooking vessel is located within the pan that permits the food to be cooked on the cooking vessel.
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DeMars Robert A.
Pagett Patrick R.
Munro Jack C.
Simone Timothy F.
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