A cooping appliance which has a multi-layer lid, the lid preferably includes three spaced layers and venting between the outer and middle layers such that the outer most layer remains cooler to the touch compared to prior art grills. The lid preferably can comprise materials of relatively low melting points or burning points such as polymers or leather or wood or other decorative materials which ordinarily would get too hot on a grill lid. The outer layer is preferably curved in shape with the middle and inner layers formed from a number of straight sections with bends therebetween.

Provided is a ceramic coating intended to be applied on a metal support and having the form of at least a continuous film having a thickness between 2 and 100 μm, this coating comprising a matrix including at least a metal polyalkoxide and wherein are dispersed particles whereof the diameter ranges between 0.01 and 50 μm, said particles being from a material having a thermal conductivity equal to or higher than 10 W.Math.m.sup.−1.Math.K.sup.−1 and a bulk density of at the most 3.9 g/cm.sup.3. Also provided is an article, for example culinary, comprising such a coating and its method of manufacture.

Provided is a ceramic coating intended to be applied on a metal support and having the form of at least a continuous film having a thickness between 2 and 100 μm, this coating comprising a matrix including at least a metal polyalkoxide and wherein are dispersed particles whereof the diameter ranges between 0.01 and 50 μm, said particles being from a material having a thermal conductivity equal to or higher than 10 W.Math.m.sup.−1.Math.K.sup.−1 and a bulk density of at the most 3.9 g/cm.sup.3. Also provided is an article, for example culinary, comprising such a coating and its method of manufacture.

A storage lid and a cookware assembly are provided that includes a cover portion having a top surface, first and second sidewalls and a flexible locking tab. The first and second locking tabs each have a lateral portion and a locking portion. The lateral portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and extends outwardly from the sidewall in a direction that is generally parallel to the top surface of the cover portion. The locking portion extends downwardly and inwardly at an angle from the lateral portion. A locking protuberance is disposed on the inner surface of the locking portion, and an elongate aperture that terminates proximate the locking protuberance is disposed in a portion of the lateral portion and the locking portion.

A storage lid and a cookware assembly are provided that includes a cover portion having a top surface, first and second sidewalls and a flexible locking tab. The first and second locking tabs each have a lateral portion and a locking portion. The lateral portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and extends outwardly from the sidewall in a direction that is generally parallel to the top surface of the cover portion. The locking portion extends downwardly and inwardly at an angle from the lateral portion. A locking protuberance is disposed on the inner surface of the locking portion, and an elongate aperture that terminates proximate the locking protuberance is disposed in a portion of the lateral portion and the locking portion.

Embodiments are directed to a cooking device and/or to a high-temperature liner, potentially made out of silicone. In one scenario, the high-temperature liner includes a liner shell configured for placement within a cavity of a cooking device, a bottom plate embedded within the liner shell, and a temperature gauge configured to provide internal temperature readings for the cooking device. The cooking device may be formed of a laminate structure, wherein one or more layers of the laminate structure include a temperature gauge, a thermoelectric generator, and or a controller.

Embodiments are directed to a cooking device and/or to a high-temperature liner, potentially made out of silicone. In one scenario, the high-temperature liner includes a liner shell configured for placement within a cavity of a cooking device, a bottom plate embedded within the liner shell, and a temperature gauge configured to provide internal temperature readings for the cooking device. The cooking device may be formed of a laminate structure, wherein one or more layers of the laminate structure include a temperature gauge, a thermoelectric generator, and or a controller.

Provided is cookware made from a bonded multi-layer composite having at least one upper metal layer, a lower metal layer having a plurality of upwardly protruding, spaced-apart dimples formed thereon, and a graphite core layer disposed between the at least one upper metal layer and the lower metal layer. The graphite core layer has a plurality of spaced-apart holes extending through the graphite layer. The plurality of dimples extend through the plurality of holes, and the plurality of dimples are metallurgically bonded to the at least one upper metal layer and an outer portion of the lower metal layer is metallurgically bonded to the at least one upper metal layer. The at least one upper metal layer has a layer of stainless steel or titanium bonded to a sub-layer of aluminum. A method of making the bonded multi-layer composite cookware is also disclosed.

Provided is cookware made from a bonded multi-layer composite having at least one upper metal layer, a lower metal layer having a plurality of upwardly protruding, spaced-apart dimples formed thereon, and a graphite core layer disposed between the at least one upper metal layer and the lower metal layer. The graphite core layer has a plurality of spaced-apart holes extending through the graphite layer. The plurality of dimples extend through the plurality of holes, and the plurality of dimples are metallurgically bonded to the at least one upper metal layer and an outer portion of the lower metal layer is metallurgically bonded to the at least one upper metal layer. The at least one upper metal layer has a layer of stainless steel or titanium bonded to a sub-layer of aluminum. A method of making the bonded multi-layer composite cookware is also disclosed.

An embodiment described in examples herein provides a leak resistant cooking pan. The leak resistant cooking pan includes a body and a lid. The lid includes a grooved rim sized to fit over a top edge of a sidewall of the body, wherein the grooved rim includes a heat resistant elastomer, and wherein the heat resistant elastomer forms a seal between the lid and the body.