Patent ID: 6439107
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A cooking apparatus, comprising:a) a burner having a frame that includes a base for engaging an underlying support surface, the frame having a burner element for generating a high intensity flame for use in cooking, a supply hose for supplying propane to the burner element, the burner frame having a support surface for cradling a pot; b) a pot that includes a generally flat bottom portion and a generally cylindrically shaped continuous sidewall, the pot having a generally cylindrically shaped interior; c) the frame including a plurality of at least three struts, each strut including a second strut portion, a second strut portion and a third strut portion, the second strut portion of each strut being generally parallel with the bottom portion of the pot, the second strut portion of each strut extending in a generally vertical direction from the second strut portion, the third strut portion extending downwardly from the second strut portion; d) at least a portion of each of the first strut portions extending underneath the bottom portion of the pot when the pot is placed on the frame; and e) the second strut portions restricting a range of lateral pot movement during use of the cooking apparatus such as when a food to be cooked is inserted into or removed from the pot.