Sandra Kay Griffith

US Patent:

20070170183, Jul 26, 2007

Filed:

Jan 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/626474

Inventors:

Edna Hannan - Goodyear AZ, US
Sandra Ardell Griffith - Lakewood CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 21/02

US Classification:

220 234

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for multi-chambered heating of food products wherein a plurality of varying food products may be simultaneously heated over a stovetop heating element of gas burner is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of independent cooking chambers that when properly arranged, conform to the geometry of a stovetop electric heating element or gas burner. Each of the plurality of cooking chambers further includes a lid and a hooking device that enables a handle to be temporarily and securely attached to the outer surface of the cooking chamber. When joined with a cooking chamber, the handle may serve to position and/or remove the cooking chamber from a stovetop burner. Each of the plurality of independent cooking chambers may further include inserts in the form of a steamer, strainer, fryer, and double boiler.