A selectively actuatable suction cup construction is configured to be incorporated into an article, such as a kitchen accessory (e.g., a combined trivet and oven mitt product) or other product and is configured such that it can be placed in either an actuated mode or an inactive mode.

A protective guard, which can prevent injuries from the perimeter of items which have been exposed to extreme and/or high temperatures, can include a one-piece body having an inside groove. The one piece body is configured to continuously contact an item and the one-piece body comprising of an elastomeric pliable material.

A protective guard, which can prevent injuries from the perimeter of items which have been exposed to extreme and/or high temperatures, can include a one-piece body having an inside groove. The one piece body is configured to continuously contact an item and the one-piece body comprising of an elastomeric pliable material.

The present invention relates to a cooking vessel having a detachable handle and, more particularly, to a cookset having a detachable handle, wherein the handle can be simply attached to and detached from the cookset, and the cookset is firmly fixed to the handle in a state where the handle is coupled thereto so that the cookset is firmly fixed to the handle even when the cookset is moved or flipped during cooking.

A selectively actuatable suction cup construction is configured to be incorporated into an article, such as a kitchen accessory (e.g., a combined trivet and oven mitt product) or other product and is configured such that it can be placed in either an actuated mode or an inactive mode.

A lid handling device for assisting handling of a lid is provided. The lid handling device comprises an elongated body. A handle interacting structure is disposed at a first end portion of the elongated body. The handle interacting structure is adapted for interacting with a handle of the lid.

A lid handling device for assisting handling of a lid is provided. The lid handling device comprises an elongated body. A handle interacting structure is disposed at a first end portion of the elongated body. The handle interacting structure is adapted for interacting with a handle of the lid.

A grill removal assembly removes a hot grill grate from an appliance such as a grill, smoker, oven, or the like. The assembly includes a handle has a slot and a pair of tabs. The slot may insertably receive a selected one of a rod on a grill. The tabs may be positioned beneath a central rod on the grill when the slot receives the selected rod. A stabilizer is attached to the handle. The stabilizer abuts the selected rod when the slot receives the selected rod thereby facilitating the handle to remove the grill from an oven.

A grill removal assembly removes a hot grill grate from an appliance such as a grill, smoker, oven, or the like. The assembly includes a handle has a slot and a pair of tabs. The slot may insertably receive a selected one of a rod on a grill. The tabs may be positioned beneath a central rod on the grill when the slot receives the selected rod. A stabilizer is attached to the handle. The stabilizer abuts the selected rod when the slot receives the selected rod thereby facilitating the handle to remove the grill from an oven.

A cooking assistant for holding items used while cooking has a generally vertical member that is held on a cooktop by a magnet. A member extending downwardly from the generally vertical member has a cradle formed at a lower portion of the downwardly extending member. A tray engages the generally vertical member between the magnet and the cradle. A C-clamp may be mounted over the magnet to secure the device to a countertop.