Stacker

Abstract

The Stacker features multiple removable working surfaces for the heating or cooking of meals and or liquids within a microwave, convection, or combination microwave convection oven. The Stacker also provides storage of prepared meals within a refrigeration unit. The Stacker also provides portable transport of prepared meals on plates, bowls, etc. The Stacker is constructed of a microwave and or convection oven safe material that provides vertical working surfaces. By utilizing current rotary systems found in microwaves or similar ovens, the Stacker allows for even-heat distribution of multiple plates, bowls, cups or any type of food container using it's multiple working surfaces. The Stacker can also be used in newer microwave ovens which provide even heating within a microwave oven without the use of a rotary system.

1 . A stacker for the heating or refrigeration of multiple foods or liquids in an oven or refrigeration unit comprising: 
 means for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    means for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker;    means for the mounting of food or liquid containers, permanently molded to said means for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker, and permanently molded to said means for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces, permanently molded to said means for the mounting of food or liquid containers, and permanently molded to said means for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    means for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container, rigidly connected to said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces;    means for the mounting of the stacker on a oven working surface, permanently molded to said means for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container;    means for the containment of food and or liquid spills on the lower working surface, permanently molded to said means for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container;    means for the mounting of working surfaces to provide multiple heating surfaces within one embodiment, permanently molded to said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces, and permanently molded to said means for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker;    means for the locking of the stacker cover to provide sealing for storage and travel, permanently molded to said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces;    means for the locking of the cover onto the stacker, periodically inserted to said means for the locking of the stacker cover to provide sealing for storage and travel;    means for the support of food directly on the working surface, or for the support of plates, bowls, etc., easily inserted to said means for the mounting of working surfaces to provide multiple heating surfaces within one embodiment, permanently molded to said means for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker, and permanently molded to said means for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    means for the sealing of the unit during steaming, travel, or regular use, effectively constructed to said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces;    means for the easy handling of the invention during travel;    means for the sealing of the travel bag during transport; and    means for the storing of the stacker during transport, permanently connected to said means for the sealing of the travel bag during transport, permanently connected to said means for the easy handling of the invention during travel, and periodically inserted to said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces.    
   
   
       2 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids comprises a spill proof rim.  
   
   
       3 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker comprises a support strut.  
   
   
       4 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the mounting of food or liquid containers comprises a top working surface.  
   
   
       5 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces comprises a main housing.  
   
   
       6 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container comprises a main housing base.  
   
   
       7 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the mounting of the stacker on a oven working surface comprises an extruded bottom mount.  
   
   
       8 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the containment of food and or liquid spills on the lower working surface comprises a lower spill proof rim.  
   
   
       9 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the mounting of working surfaces to provide multiple heating surfaces within one embodiment comprises a working surface mount.  
   
   
       10 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the locking of the stacker cover to provide sealing for storage and travel comprises a cover lock socket.  
   
   
       11 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the locking of the cover onto the stacker comprises a cover locking device.  
   
   
       12 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the support of food directly on the working surface, or for the support of plates, bowls, etc. comprises a removable working surface.  
   
   
       13 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the sealing of the unit during steaming, travel, or regular use comprises a seal rim.  
   
   
       14 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the easy handling of the invention during travel comprises a travel bag handle.  
   
   
       15 . The stacker in accordance-with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the sealing of the travel bag during transport comprises a travel bag sealing device.  
   
   
       16 . The stacker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for the storing of the stacker during transport comprises an insulated travel bag.  
   
   
       17 . A stacker for the heating or refrigeration of multiple foods or liquids in an oven or refrigeration unit comprising: 
 a spill proof rim, for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    a support strut, for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker;    a top working surface, for the mounting of food or liquid containers, permanently molded to said Support Strut, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a main housing, for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces, permanently molded to said Top Working Surface, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a main housing base, for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container, rigidly connected to said Main Housing;    an extruded bottom mount, for the mounting of the stacker on a oven working surface, permanently molded to said Main Housing Base;    a lower spill proof rim, for the containment of food and or liquid spills on the lower working surface, permanently molded to said Main Housing Base;    a working surface mount, for the mounting of working surfaces to provide multiple heating surfaces within one embodiment, permanently molded to said Main Housing, and permanently molded to said Support Strut;    a cover lock socket, for the locking of the stacker cover to provide sealing for storage and travel, permanently molded to said Main Housing;    a cover locking device, for the locking of the cover onto the stacker, periodically inserted to said Cover Lock Socket;    a removable working surface, for the support of food directly on the working surface, or for the support of plates, bowls, etc., easily inserted to said Working Surface Mount, permanently molded to said Support Strut, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a seal rim, for the sealing of the unit during steaming, travel, or regular use, effectively constructed to said Main Housing;    a travel bag handle, for the easy handling of the invention during travel;    a travel bag sealing device, for the sealing of the travel bag during transport; and    an insulated travel bag, for the storing of the stacker during transport, permanently connected to said Travel Bag Sealing Device, permanently connected to said Travel Bag Handle, and periodically inserted to said Main Housing.    
   
   
       18 . A stacker for the heating or refrigeration of multiple foods or liquids in an oven or refrigeration unit comprising: 
 a spill proof rim, for the containment of liquid or food spills during warmimg or cooking of food or liquids;    a support strut, for the stiffening of working surfaces of a stacker;    a top working surface, for the mounting of food or liquid containers, permanently molded to said Support Strut, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a main housing, for the supply of two horizontal working surfaces and two vertical working surfaces, permanently molded to said Top Working Surface, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a main housing base, for the support of main housing base and for the support of a food or liquid container, rigidly connected to said Main Housing;    an extruded bottom mount, for the mounting of the stacker on a oven working surface, permanently molded to said Main Housing Base;    a lower spill proof rim, for the containment of food and or liquid spills on the lower working surface, permanently molded to said Main Housing Base;    a working surface mount, for the mounting of working surfaces to provide multiple heating surfaces within one embodiment, permanently molded to said Main Housing, and permanently molded to said Support Strut;    a cover lock socket, for the locking of the stacker cover to provide sealing for storage and travel, permanently molded to said Main Housing;    a cover locking device, for the locking of the cover onto the stacker, periodically inserted to said Cover Lock Socket;    a removable working surface, for the support of food directly on the working surface, or for the support of plates, bowls, etc., easily inserted to said Working Surface Mount, permanently molded to said Support Strut, and permanently molded to said Spill Proof Rim;    a seal rim, for the sealing of the unit during steaming, travel, or regular use, effectively constructed to said Main Housing;    a travel bag handle, for the easy handling of the invention during travel;    a travel bag sealing device, for the sealing of the travel bag during transport; and    an insulated travel bag, for the storing of the stacker during transport, permanently connected to said Travel Bag Sealing Device, permanently connected to said Travel Bag Handle, and periodically inserted to said Main Housing.