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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2004
Mario Mata Gonzalez, Kenosha, WI (US);
Karol Polaczek, Hickory Hills, IL (US);
Mario Mata Gonzalez, Kenosha, WI (US);
Karol Polaczek, Hickory Hills, IL (US);
Weber-Stephen Products Co., Palatine, IL (US);
Abstract
Removable handles for use with a cooking utensil. In the preferred embodiment of the present inventions, the cooking utensil is a griddle which is intended for use on a grill to provide for the frying of foods. The removable handles are easily put into or out of engagement with a griddle, and have downwardly extending legs which elevate and support the griddle when placed on a flat surface. It is intended that the handles be removed from the griddle during the period of time that the griddle is used for cooking, such that the handles and leg supports always remain cook. Thus, when the food is cooked, the griddle can be removed from the grill using the handles without the use of oven mitts. Furthermore, the griddle can be set on a flat surface for use as a serving platter. Because the legs will elevate the griddle, it is not necessary to use trivets to prevent heat damage to the surface.