| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus (10) comprising a combination of a vessel (12) having an upstanding wall defining an upper edge providing a supporting surface for a removable cover (14) having a centrally located opening. The cover is adapted to fit over the upper edge of the vessel. The apparatus also has a number of holding elements (16) located on the cover. Each holding element can be mounted permanently on said cover or they can be mounted temporally and removed after each use. Each holding element is being adapted to hold at least one utensil or fork for carrying food. The holding element supports and immobilizes the utensil of fork well in place in a stable vertical position. Each of the holding elements further comprises a utensil receiving slot adapted to facilitate positioning of the utensil within the holding elements. The holding element comprises a stabilizing means, said stabilizing means being adapted to cooperate with a corresponding element of the utensil, and to keep the utensil in a stable vertical position. Said utensil is adapted to cooperate with said receiving slot to facilitate support of said utensil in a stable vertical position. In another variant, is an adaptable cover having a centrally located opening, this adaptable cover is adapted to fit on vessels or pots of various dimensions, and a number of holding element are located on said adaptable cover, each holding element can also be permanently or temporarily mounted and removed after each use.</p> |
