PORTABLE MULTILEVEL RACK AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR MICROWAVE OVENS

摘要

The disclosed embodiments relate to an apparatus and method for cooking, transporting and storing food, particularly using microwave ovens. The apparatus comprises a lower plate having a plurality of stands protruding above the surface of the plate and a grate sized to rest on the stands. The stands are of sufficient height such that when the grate is resting on the stands there is adequate space between the lower plate and grate for a plate of food to fit therebetween. A cover rests on the lower plate and is large enough to enclose the lower plate, grate and a plate of food resting on top of the grate. A vent unit is installed in the cover and located adjacent to a vent opening in the cover. The vent unit includes a closable vent door allowing the size of the vent opening to be adjustable between full open and full closed positions. This allows the user to control the amount of venting during heating. Also, after the apparatus is removed from the oven the vent may be adjusted again depending on the rate of cooling desired.

主权项

1. An apparatus for cooking food in an oven comprising:
a lower plate having a plurality of stands protruding above the surface of the plate; a grate sized to rest on the stands, wherein the stands are of sufficient height such that when the grate is resting on the stands there is adequate space between the lower plate and grate for a plate of food to fit therebetween; a cover sized to rest on the lower plate and having a sufficient height to enclose the lower plate, grate and a plate of food resting on top of the grate; and a vent unit in the cover located adjacent to a vent opening in the cover, wherein the vent unit includes a closable vent door allowing the size of the vent opening to be adjustable between full open and full closed positions.