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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2007
Duane B. Kutsch, Richland, WA (US);
Daniel Altheimer, Marshall, NC (US);
Kenneth R. Morris, Cornelius, NC (US);
Christopher Keidl, Hartland, WI (US);
Duane B. Kutsch, Richland, WA (US);
Daniel Altheimer, Marshall, NC (US);
Kenneth R. Morris, Cornelius, NC (US);
Christopher Keidl, Hartland, WI (US);
SEB S.A., , FR;
Groupe SEB USA, West Orange, NJ (US);
Abstract
An articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided. The articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly. The handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware, or a substantially vertical position for storage. As such, cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space-saving manner. A method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided.