Articulating handle for space-saving cookware and method for using same

• US 20080179211A1
• Filed: 03/07/2007
• Published: 07/31/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Groupe SEB USA (SEB SA), SEB SA
• Original Assignee: Groupe SEB USA (SEB SA), SEB SA
• Inventors: Morris, Ken, Kutsch, Duane, Keidl, Christopher, Altheimer, Daniel
• Granted Patent: US 8,011,530 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 206/514
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 45/07 of detachable type separate handles, devices for gripping hot cooking utensils A47J45/10

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.

Claims

1. A handle for cookware including one or more of the novel features described in the above specification and drawings.

2. A handle for cookware substantially as described in the above specification and in the accompanying drawings.

3. A stack of cookware including one or more of the novel features described in the above specification and drawings.

4. A stack of cookware substantially as described in the above specification and in the accompanying drawings.

5. A method for stacking cookware including one or more of the novel steps described in the above specification and drawings.

6. A method for stacking cookware substantially as described in the above specification and in the accompanying drawings.

7. An item of cookware comprising a receptacle and an articulating handle assembly hingedly connected to the receptacle for articulating movement between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position.