TITANIUM ELECTRIC FRYING PAN

Abstract

A cookware which may have a titanium pan bottom that has been bisected by a thermal partition into two independent cooking sections. The thermal partition is configured to thermally insulate a first cooking portion and a second cooking portion from each other. A sidewall and the pan bottom together forming a cooking cavity. A lid is configured to close the cooking cavity. A first heating element is coupled to the base and thermally coupled to the first cooking portion of the pan bottom. A second heating element is coupled to the base and thermally coupled to the second cooking portion of the pan bottom. A removably attached user interface is in communication with a heating controller and configured to set a first cooking temperature and a second cooking temperature, independently of each other. The cookware further features a removably attached temperature gage.

Claims

1. An electric frying pan for a top of a horizontal surface, the frying pan comprising: a base configured to elevate support the electric frying pan on the horizontal surface; a pan-bottom coupled to the base, the pan-bottom including a first-cooking-portion made of a non-ferrous material, a second-cooking-portion made of the non-ferrous material, and a thermal-partition interspersed between the first-cooking-portion and the second-cooking-portion, and configured to thermally insulate the first-cooking-portion and the second-cooking-portion from each other, the first-cooking-portion, the thermal-partition, and the second-cooking-portion forming a continuous horizontal surface configured for cooking; a sidewall coupled to and extending upward from the pan-bottom, the sidewall having a sidewall height measured upward from the pan-bottom, the sidewall forming a continuous, upwardly-pointing barrier circumscribing the pan-bottom, the sidewall and the pan-bottom together forming a cooking cavity capable of retaining a liquid within the cooking cavity, up to the sidewall height; a lid configured to close the cooking cavity; a first-heating-element coupled to the base and thermally coupled to the first-cooking-portion of the pan-bottom; a second-heating-element coupled to the base and thermally coupled to the second-cooking-portion of the pan-bottom; a power-supply electrically coupled to the first-heating-element and the second-heating-element; a heating controller in electrical communication with the power supply, the first-heating-element, and the second-heating element, the heating control configured to power the first-heating-element and the second-heating-element via the power supply, and further configured to independently operate the first-heating-element at a first-cooking-temperature and the second-heating-element at a second-cooking-temperature; and a user interface in communication with the heating controller, and configured to set the first-cooking-temperature and the second-cooking-temperature, independently of each other.

2. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the non-ferrous material is titanium, and alternatively, an alloy thereof.

3. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the user interface further includes a first-temperature-control and a second-temperature-control.

4. The electric frying pan of claim 3, wherein the first-temperature-control and the second-temperature-control are configured to set the first-cooking-temperature and the second-cooking-temperature respectively.

5. The electric frying pan of claim 3, wherein the first-temperature-control and the second-temperature-control are separable from the frying pan.

6. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the thermal-partition is made of a ceramic material.

7. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the lid includes a plurality of apertures configured to vent heated gasses from within the cooking cavity, when said cooking cavity is closed.

8. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the lid is made of a stainless steel.

9. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the non-ferrous material has a machine finish configured to provide a smooth surface.

10. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the non-ferrous material has a bare finish.

11. The electric frying pan of claim 1, further comprising a temperature gage configured to read the mean temperature within the cooking cavity.

12. The electric frying pan of claim 11, wherein the temperature gage is removably attachable to lid of the electric frying pan apparatus.

13. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the base is removable and completely separable.

14. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the electric frying pan has dimensions of 12-inches by 24-inches.

15. The electric frying pan of claim 1, wherein the lid is removable and completely separable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, an electric frying pan apparatus, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the cookware during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the cookware of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the cookware of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the cookware of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure

[0016] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to cookware and more particularly to an electric frying pan apparatus as used to improve efficiency in cooking

[0018] Generally, the cookware has a 1224 cooking surface with a dual burner temperature control, which will allow two foods to be cooked in the same pan at the same time but at different temperatures. The heated surface of the pan may be made of titanium and non-coated such that the pan does not leach any by-products. There is an insulated strip between the two halves to ensure the correct temperature is maintained on each side. It has a stainless-steel lid with a detachable temperature monitor. Both the temperature monitor and the handle can be removed for easy cleaning. The temperature burner control may also be detached, so the pan may be washed without damaging it. There may be a plastic bracket at the back of the pan, which may be used as a stand for the lid to rest while the food cooks uncovered. The handle for the lid may be located at the back to help support the lid when it is resting in the bracket. Vents on the lid may be opened to release steam when cooking with the lid closed over the contents in the pan. The disclosed frying pan may be powered with a detachable cord plugged into an outlet in the kitchen or whenever the pan is being used for cooking. A solar panel attachment or alternative energy source may be designed, so this pan can be used without needing to be connected to an electric outlet. It could then be used when camping, tailgating, and on many other occasions. A smaller version, measuring 1212 may also be available as well as a stainless-steel leg attachment.

[0019] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of cookware 100. FIG. 1 shows a cookware 100 during an in-use condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As Illustrated, the cookware 100 may include a base 110 configured to elevate support the electric frying pan 100 on the horizontal surface 5. A pan-bottom 120 is coupled to the base, the pan-bottom 120 may include a first-cooking-portion 121 made of a non-ferrous material, a second-cooking-portion 122 made of the non-ferrous material, and a thermal-partition 123 interspersed between the first-cooking-portion 121 and the second-cooking-portion 122 and configured to thermally insulate the first-cooking-portion 121 and the second-cooking-portion 121 from each other. The first-cooking-portion 121, the thermal-partition 123, and the second-cooking-portion 122 form a continuous horizontal surface configured for cooking.

[0020] A sidewall 130 is coupled to, and extends upward from the pan-bottom 120, the sidewall 130 may have a sidewall height 132 measured upward from the pan-bottom 120, the sidewall 130 forms a continuous, upwardly-pointing barrier circumscribing the pan-bottom 120. The sidewall 130 and the pan-bottom 120 together form a cooking cavity 142 capable of retaining a liquid within the cooking cavity 142, up to the sidewall height 132. A lid 140 is configured to close the cooking cavity 142.

[0021] A first-heating-element 150 is coupled to the base 110 and thermally coupled to the first-cooking-portion 121 of the pan-bottom 120. A second-heating-element 160 is coupled to the base 130 and thermally coupled to the second-cooking-portion 122 of the pan-bottom 120. A power-supply 170 is electrically coupled to the first-heating-element 150 and the second-heating-element 160. A heating controller 180 is in electrical communication with the power supply 170, the first-heating-element 150, and the second-heating element 160. The heating control 180 is configured to power the first-heating-element 150 and the second-heating-element 160 via the power supply 170, and further configured to independently operate the first-heating-element 150 at a first-cooking-temperature and the second-heating-element 160 at a second-cooking-temperature. A user interface 190 is in communication with the heating controller 180 and configured to set the first-cooking-temperature and the second-cooking-temperature, independently of each other.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the cookware 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the cookware 100 may include a pan-bottom 120 coupled to the base 110. A sidewall 130 is coupled to and extending upward from the pan-bottom 120, the sidewall 130 having a sidewall height 132 measured upward from the pan-bottom 120, the sidewall 130 forming a continuous, upwardly-pointing barrier circumscribing the pan-bottom 120; the sidewall and the pan-bottom 120 together forming a cooking cavity 142 capable of retaining a liquid within the cooking cavity 142, up to the sidewall height 132.

[0023] A user interface 190 is in communication with the heating controller 180. The user interface 190 further includes a first-temperature-control 201 and a second-temperature-control 202. The first-temperature-control 201 and the second-temperature-control 202 are configured to independently control temperatures on respective sides of the pan-bottom 120. The first-temperature-control 201 and the second-temperature-control 202 may be separable from the cookware 100.

[0024] A lid 140 is configured to close the cooking cavity 142. They lid 140 may include a plurality of apertures 200 configured to vent heated gasses from within the cooking cavity 142, when the cooking cavity 142 is closed. The lid 140 may be made of a stainless-steel material. The lid 140 may further include a temperature gage 203 configured to read the mean temperature within the cooking cavity 142. The temperature gage 203 is removably attachable to lid 140 of the cookware 100.

[0025] Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a rear perspective view of the cookware 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the cookware 100 may include a lid 140 that features a plurality of apertures 200 configured to vent heated gasses from within the cooking cavity 142 when the cooking cavity 142 is closed. The lid 140 may be made of a stainless-steel material and may have corresponding dimensions to the pan-bottom 120 and the sidewall 130. The dimensions of the lid 140 may be 12-inches by 24-inches. As illustrated, the lid may further comprise a temperature gage 203 that is configured to read the mean temperature from within the cooking cavity 142.

[0026] FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of the cookware 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the present embodiment, the cookware 100 is illustrated with the removably attached features separated from the main body of the cookware 100. Here shown is the lid 140 having a plurality of apertures 200 with the temperature gage 203 detached and separated. The user interface 190 have been detached and removed from the base 110 of the cookware 100. In yet another embodiment, the base 110 may be detached and separated from the cookware 100. The intent of the removable components is to allow the independent components of the cookware 100 to be washed easily.

[0027] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.