Patent ID: 6313451
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: H05B

Abstract:
A microwave heated serving utensil comprising:a bowl portion formed from a substantially rigid material that becomes heated when subjected to microwave radiation in a conventional microwave oven; anda handle portion attached to the bowl portion, formed from a substantially rigid material that substantially restricts the absorption of microwave energy;the handle portion having an upper side and an underside, the upper side including a recess approximate the bowl portion adapted to receive a user's thumb therein and the underside including a first transverse groove, longitudinally aligned with the recess and adapted to receive a user's index finger therein;the handle portion including a substantially longitudinally extending bore extending into a front end of the handle portion adjacent to the bowl portion;the bowl portion including a plug received within and bonded to the longitudinally extending bore of the handle portion, whereby the plug of the bowl portion improves the durability of the attachment between the handle portion and the bowl portion;the plug including a plurality of radially extending ribs extending therefrom and increasing the surface area of the plug, thereby facilitating a better bond between the bowl portion and the handle portion and also improving dissipation from the bowl portion;wherein the plug has a substantially cruciform shaped cross-section.