US2022125238A1PendingUtilityA1

Cookware leveling solutions

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Feb 25, 2013Filed: Jan 9, 2022Published: Apr 28, 2022
Est. expiryFeb 25, 2033(~6.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Mark SmithMatthew T. Maggio
A47J 36/34F24C 15/107A47J 37/108
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Abstract

Solutions for leveling the surface of cookware are disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one detachable adjustable leg makes contact with the stove surface to tilt the cooking surface to make it level. The pressure on the stove surface can be increased or decreased, thereby increasing the tilt until the cooking surface is level. In another embodiment, at least one detachable adjustable leg is weighted at one end and the weighted end extends outward to make the cooking surface level. In yet another embodiment, the cookware comes with at least one adjustable leg permanently attached. In all cases, multiple adjustable legs can be used to increase the stability and accuracy. In another embodiment, adjustable legs protrude from the top or bottom surface of a grate that typically covers a flame on gas stove surface.

Claims

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We claim: 
     
         1 . A leg stabilizer for cookware, comprising:
 a first end capable of being secured to cookware,   a second end extending outward from the cookware when the first end is secured to the cookware,   wherein the second end is basket shaped.   
     
     
         2 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 1  wherein the distance between the first end and the second end is adjustable. 
     
     
         3 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 2  wherein the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         4 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 3  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         5 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 3  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end includes depressible buttons. 
     
     
         6 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 2  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         7 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 2  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end includes depressible buttons. 
     
     
         8 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 1  wherein the first end includes a clamp that opens when squeezed. 
     
     
         9 . A leg stabilizer for cookware, comprising:
 a first end capable of being secured to cookware having a flat cooking surface,   a second end extending outward from the cookware when the first end is secured to the cookware,   wherein the second end is weighted.   
     
     
         10 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 9  wherein the distance between the first end and the second end is adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 10  wherein the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         12 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 11  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         13 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 11  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end includes depressible buttons. 
     
     
         14 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 10  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end is threaded. 
     
     
         15 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 10  wherein a leg between the first end and the second end includes depressible buttons. 
     
     
         16 . The leg stabilizer of  claim 9  wherein the first end includes a clamp that opens when squeezed. 
     
     
         17 . A method of leveling cookware, comprising:
 fastening a first end of a leg stabilizer to an edge of a cookware,   wherein a second end of the leg stabilizer extends outward from the cookware,   adjusting the leg stabilizer to change the distance the second end extends outward from the cookware.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein said cookware is a frying pan. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the second end of the leg stabilizer is basket shaped. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the leg stabilizer is threaded.

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