Backpacking oven

Abstract

A portable oven includes a pivotable lid having a circumferential lip for retaining fuel atop the cooking vessel. The oven also includes a pair of opposing legs that creates space underneath the cooking vessel for additional fuel. Thus, foodstuff inside the vessel is heated on at least two opposing sides, thereby ensuring even heat distribution. The portable oven is lightweight and without detachable parts, uses natural fuel such as wood, and therefore is particularly well suited for backpacking and other outdoor endeavors.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 61 / 674,909, which was filed on Jul. 24, 2012.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to outdoor cookware, and more specifically, to a portable oven capable of using readily available natural materials as fuel.[0003]Outdoor enthusiasts' desire for physical comforts and convenience is limited by weight and volume constraints. This is particularly true when one must transport their belongings themselves. In backpacking or canoeing excursions, for example, one must carry their own shelter, food, cooking equipment, safety supplies, and so forth. So while it would be desirable to have “all the comforts of home” it is not practical to do so.[0004]Cooking, in particular, creates issues for outdoor enthusiasts who must carry their own supplies. Usually such excursions are very physically demanding, thus proper nutrition is essential, but food and cooking equ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a lightweight oven that has a cooking vessel with a lid and legs to elevate it above the surface. This design allows for even heating of the top and bottom of the vessel. The lid is attached to the edge of the vessel with a hinge and a single closure hook, and the oven is a single piece with no detachable parts. The cooking vessel is tapered to make it easy to slide bread or other baked food out of it. The technical effects of this design are a lightweight, efficient, and fast oven that cooks food evenly and can be easily moved around.

Problems solved by technology

Outdoor enthusiasts' desire for physical comforts and convenience is limited by weight and volume constraints.

So while it would be desirable to have “all the comforts of home” it is not practical to do so.

Cooking, in particular, creates issues for outdoor enthusiasts who must carry their own supplies.

Usually such excursions are very physically demanding, thus proper nutrition is essential, but food and cooking equipment are heavy.

As a result, dehydrated and other pre-packaged foods are often packed, but tend to be unpalatable, particularly after multiple days.

Unfortunately, however, the transportation of fuels such as STERNO® or propane use precious space and add weight.

Furthermore, existing ovens which can be used with natural fuel, such as cast iron Dutch Ovens are typically large, heavy and have a multiple piece design that are not amenable to packing and transporting.

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