Burner apparatus
AssigneeJoseph M. Perrino
InventorJoseph M. Perrino
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a new and novel burner apparatus for use with electric or gas ranges; that is relatively easy to clean and maintain; that can provide a heating surface that can accommodate various sizes of cooking vessels; is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and maintain; is relatively durable and simple in construction; and easy to install on conventional stoves and ranges. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the burner apparatus comprises a heating surface and a magnetic means for securing the burner apparatus in position on the cooking range. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the burner apparatus includes an electric heating element. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the burner apparatus cooperates with a gas heating element.
Claims21
A burner apparatus, for use with a cooking stove, comprising:
- a body having an upper planar heating surface and a lower surface;
- and a magnet for securing the burner apparatus in position on the cooking stove;
- wherein said upper planar heating surface has a smooth and even configuration.
A burner apparatus for use with a electric range having at least one opening formed along the top surface of the range, said burner apparatus comprising;
- a body having an upper planar heating surface and a lower surface;
- and a heating element disposed between said upper planar heating surface and said lower surface;
- said lower surface having magnetic means for supporting said burner apparatus and for securing said burner apparatus to the top surface of the range;
- wherein said body is formed of a heat transferring material;
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- wherein said upper planar heating surface is substantially smooth and even.
A burner apparatus for use with a gas stove having at least one opening formed along the top surface of the stove and a flame holder for providing a heating flame, said burner apparatus comprising:
- a body having an upper planar heating surface and a lower surface and a section around the perimeter of the body and extending downward;
- said section having a magnetic means for supporting said burner apparatus and for securing said burner apparatus to the top surface of the stove and for providing a gap between said lower surface and the heating flame;
- and
- a plurality of air vents for venting said gap;
- wherein said upper planar heating surface provides a smooth and even surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.