Patent Application
20130139707
The invention relates generally to kitchenware and more specifically to straining liquid from food on a cooking surface.
In food preparation, it is common to use liquid or to have liquid accumulate on a cooking surface of a cooking apparatus. Frequently, it is desirable to remove the liquid from the cooking surface while keeping food on the cooking surface. One way this problem is currently addressed in the art is with a separate strainer. However, it may be cumbersome for a single food preparer to negotiate both the cooking apparatus and the strainer. Another solution currently available allows the food preparer to affix a strainer to the top of the cooking apparatus. This solution may be problematic because the strainer often does not fit on the cooking apparatus or the strainer does not effectively cover the opening on the cooking apparatus Accordingly, what is needed in the art is a device that allows a single user to easily and effectively strain liquid from a cooking apparatus.
Disclosed herein is a system comprising a strainer and a cooking apparatus. The strainer comprises a first interlocking piece, a second interlocking piece, and a straining surface. The second interlocking piece contains a securing mechanism. The cooking apparatus comprises a first interlocking piece and a second interlocking piece. The second interlocking piece contains a receiving mechanism for the securing mechanism.
Disclosed herein is a system comprising a strainer and a cooking apparatus. The strainer comprises a first interlocking piece, a second interlocking piece, and a straining surface. The second interlocking piece contains a receiving mechanism for a securing mechanism. The cooking apparatus comprises a first interlocking piece and a second interlocking piece. The second interlocking piece contains a securing mechanism.
Disclosed herein is a strainer comprising a first interlocking piece, a second interlocking piece, and a straining surface. The second interlocking piece contains a securing mechanism.
The above described and other features are exemplified by the following figures and detailed description.
Referring now to the figures, which are exemplary embodiments, and wherein the like elements are numbered alike:
It is noted that the drawings of the embodiments of the invention are not to scale. The drawings are merely schematic representations, not intended to portray specific parameters of the invention. The drawings are intended to depict only typical embodiments of the invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. The invention will be described with additional specificity and detail through the accompanying drawings.
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When the straining portion 100, 300 is substantially secured to the cooking portion 500, 700, a food preparer may easily remove liquid from the cooking portion 500, 700 by tilting the cooking portion 500, 700, so that liquid may flow through the straining portion 100, 300. The straining portion 100, 300 fits securely into the cooking portion 500, 700 so that the straining portion 100, 300 does not substantially alter its position while it is secured to the cooking portion 500, 700.
The straining portion 100, 300 substantially covers the cooking portion 500, 700 to limit the food that may fall out while a food preparer is straining liquid.
In an alternate embodiment, the cooking portion 500, 700 could contain the securing mechanism 114, 314 and the straining portion 100, 300 could contain the receiving mechanism 514, 714.
While the invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
