Mixing bowl assembly

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mixing bowl assembly including a bowl body having a handle extending outwardly from the bowl body. A cover body is selectively coupled to the bowl body. The cover body includes an outer perimeter frame and a gripping portion extending outwardly from the outer perimeter frame. A planar wooden insulating pad is selectively coupled with the cover body, wherein the planar wooden insulating pad defines at least a serving location of the cover body. A glass hemispherical member is selectively coupled to the planar wooden insulating pad and includes a handle selectively disposed within the bowl body.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 042,857, entitled “Hybrid Bowl Assembly,” filed June 23, 2020, pursuant to 35 U.SC §119(e), the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. Background Technology

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to a mixing bowl assembly, and more specifically to a bowl body and a lid for the mixing bowl assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a mixing bowl assembly for an appliance includes a bowl body having at least one attachment feature and configured to be selectively coupled to the body of the appliance via the at least one attachment feature. A lid is selectively and operatively coupled to the bowl body and includes an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange. The lid body defines a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange. A flat wooden heat-insulating pad has an outer peripheral edge that selectively engages with the lid body. The flat wooden heat-insulating pad is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the lid body in a supply position. A hemispherical member is selectively disposed within the bowl body in a storage configuration. The hemispherical member is selectively coupled to the outer peripheral edge of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid body.

[0005] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a hybrid bowl assembly includes a bowl body having a handle extending outward from the bowl body. A lid is selectively coupled to the bowl body. The lid includes an outer circumferential frame and a grip portion extending outward from the outer circumferential frame. A planar heat insulation pad is selectively coupled to the lid body, wherein the planar heat insulation pad at least defines a delivery position of the lid body. A glass hemispherical member is selectively coupled to the planar heat insulation pad and includes a handle selectively disposed within the bowl body.

[0006] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a hybrid bowl assembly includes a bowl body and a lid operatively coupled to the bowl body and having an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange. The lid body defines a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange. The hybrid bowl assembly also includes a planar wooden heat-insulating pad having an outer peripheral edge that engages with the inner circumferential flange of the lid body. The planar wooden heat-insulating pad is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the lid body. A glass hemisphere is selectively disposed within the bowl body and has a handle. The glass hemisphere is selectively coupled to the outer peripheral edge of the planar wooden heat-insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid body.

[0007] Those skilled in the art will further understand and appreciate these and other features, advantages and objectives of this disclosure by referring to the following description, claims and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0008] In the attached diagram:

[0009] Figure 1 This is a top perspective view of the hybrid bowl assembly disclosed herein;

[0010] Figure 2 This is a bottom perspective exploded view of the hybrid bowl assembly disclosed herein;

[0011] Figure 3 This is a front elevation view of the bowl body of this disclosure coupled to the appliance;

[0012] Figure 4 This is a front perspective view of the apparatus of the present disclosure, including the attachment portion having a protrusion;

[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A front perspective perspective view of an appliance, wherein the bowl body of the present disclosure is coupled to the attachment portion via first and second attachment features;

[0014] Figure 6 This is an enlarged partial bottom perspective view of the attachment features disclosed herein;

[0015] Figure 7 This is an exploded front view of the bowl and lid disclosed herein, with food placed on the lid;

[0016] Figure 8 This is a front elevation view of the mixing bowl assembly of this disclosure located in the appliance;

[0017] Figure 9 This is a top perspective view of the cover, the planar wooden heat insulation pad, and the glass hemispherical component disclosed herein;

[0018] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Side elevation view of the cover and the planar wooden insulation pad; and

[0019] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Top-view exploded perspective view of the cover, flat wooden heat insulation pad, and glass hemispherical component.

[0020] The components in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily to scale; rather, the focus is on illustrating the principles described herein. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments described herein primarily pertain to combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a mixing bowl assembly. Therefore, the apparatus components and method steps indicated in the drawings, where appropriate, show only those specific details suitable for understanding embodiments of this disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure due to details that are obvious to those skilled in the art and beneficial to the description herein. Furthermore, the same reference numerals in the specification and drawings denote the same elements.

[0022] For the purposes of this illustrative article, the words “up,” “down,” “right,” “left,” “back,” “front,” “vertical,” and “horizontal,” and their derivatives, should be distinguished from… Figure 1 The disclosure pertains to the orientation of the elements. Unless otherwise stated, the term "front" refers to the surface of the element closer to the intended observer, and the term "back" refers to the surface of the element farther from the intended observer. However, it should be understood that this disclosure may present a variety of alternative orientations in addition to those explicitly stated to the contrary. It should also be understood that the specific devices and procedures shown in the accompanying drawings and described in the following description are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concept defined in the appended claims. Therefore, specific dimensions and other physical features relating to the embodiments disclosed herein should not be considered limiting unless expressly stated in the claims.

[0023] The words “comprising,” “including,” or other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a procedure, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements may include not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or not inherent to those elements. An element followed by “comprising…” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the procedure, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element, unless further construed.

[0024] refer to Figure 1-11 Reference numeral 10 generally denotes a mixing bowl assembly for appliance 12. The mixing bowl assembly 10 includes a bowl body 14 having at least one attachment feature 16. The bowl body 14 is configured to be selectively coupled to the body 18 of appliance 12 via at least one attachment feature 16. A lid 20 is selectively and operatively coupled to the bowl body 14 and includes an outer circumferential frame 22 and an inner circumferential flange 24. The lid 20 also defines a recessed support surface 26 near the inner circumferential flange 24. A flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 has an outer peripheral edge 30 that selectively engages with the lid 20. The flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface 26 of the lid 20 in a supply position 32 of the lid 20. A hemispherical member 34 is selectively disposed within the bowl body 14 in a storage configuration 36. The hemispherical member 34 is selectively coupled to the outer peripheral edge 30 of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 near the outer circumferential frame 22 of the lid 20.

[0025] Now for reference Figure 1-4 The mixing bowl assembly 10 may define a storage configuration 36 in which a hemispherical piece 34 and a flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 are positioned within the bowl body 14 and below the lid 20. In other words, the storage configuration 36 is a nested storage position in which the hemispherical piece 34 and the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 are disposed within the bowl body 14. The base 38 of the bowl body 14 may be recessed, such that the handle 40 of the hemispherical piece can be disposed within the recessed base 38 when in the nested storage position 36. It is also conceivable that the handle 40 can be placed on the bottom 42 of the bowl body 14. The hemispherical piece 34 is generally smaller than the bowl body 14, such that the hemispherical piece 34 is configured to fit within the bowl body 14 in the nested storage position 36. The flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 may then be disposed on the hemispherical piece 34, such that the outer peripheral edge 30 of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 is placed on the circumferential edge 44 of the hemispherical piece 34.

[0026] The storage configuration 36 can be accomplished by positioning the recessed support surface 26 of the lid 20 near the flat wooden insulation pad 28. In the nested storage position 36, the lid 20 is positioned above the flat wooden insulation pad 28 and coupled to the bowl 14 such that the inner circumferential flange 24 of the lid 20 defines a mating engagement with the bowl 14, which will be further described below. The storage configuration 36 allows for easy storage of the mixing bowl assembly 10 and minimizes the storage space required for each of the hemispherical piece 34 and the flat wooden insulation pad 28.

[0027] refer to Figure 2-6 The mixing bowl assembly 10 is configured to selectively engage with the utensil 12 as described above, and is selectively disposed within the cooking utensil 48 as further described below. Figure 8 ). For example, without limitation, cooking utensils 48 ( Figure 8 ) is represented as an oven, and appliance 12 is represented as a countertop mixer. For example Figure 3 As shown, the appliance 12 is represented as including a base 50 comprising a body 18 coupled to the appliance 12. The base 50 defines an attachment portion 52. The attachment portion 52 may be magnetic, snap-fit, threaded, or otherwise have a bowl body 14 for attaching the mixing bowl assembly 10. Figure 1 As shown, the bowl 14 includes at least one attachment feature 16 on the base 38 of the bowl 14, which is shown to have a threaded base construction.

[0028] As shown in the figure, the base 38 can be screwed into the attachment portion 52 to securely couple the bowl 14 to the appliance 12. It is also conceivable that the base 38 can be designed with other attachment features configured to couple with the attachment portion 52 of the base 50. Additionally or alternatively, the body 18 of the appliance 12, as... Figure 4 and 5 The diagram shows a plurality of attachment portions 52. For example, each attachment portion 52 is characterized by having a protrusion 54 extending upward from each respective attachment portion 52. In this configuration, at least one attachment feature 16 includes a first attachment feature 16a and a second attachment feature 16b. The first attachment feature 16a and the second attachment feature 16b each define a hole 56 therein in which the protrusion 54 of the respective attachment portion 52 can be disposed, such as... Figure 6 As shown.

[0029] Further reference Figure 2-6 The main thing I thought of was Figure 3 The apparatus 12 shown is constructed as a tilt-head benchtop mixer, such that the head 58 of the apparatus 12 is tilted or pivoted away from the bowl 14 to remove the bowl 14 and / or mixing tools from the apparatus 12. Additionally or alternatively, relative to... Figure 4 and 5 The illustrated appliance 12 is envisioned as a lift-up bowl countertop mixer. In this alternative configuration, the bowl 14 is mounted on the attachment 52. The user can pivot the attachment 52 and the bowl 14 upward toward the head 58 of the appliance 12 to perform a mixing function. The user can then adjust the bowl 14 downward to remove it from the attachment 52. The engagement between the attachment 52 of the appliance 12 and at least one attachment feature 16 selectively but securely couples the bowl 14 to the appliance 12 during the mixing function. Thus, while ingredients are mixed within the bowl 14 by the appliance 12, the bowl 14 remains in a fixed position relative to the appliance 12.

[0030] Still referencing Figure 2-6 In addition to the base 38, the bowl 14 also includes a handle 60 extending outward from the bowl 14 near its upper edge 62. Each handle 60 has a first surface 64 and a second surface 66, such that the first surface 64 is generally smooth and coplanar with the upper edge 62 of the bowl 14. The second surface 66 may be referred to as the engagement surface because the user typically engages the second surface 66 during various pivoting operations of the mixing bowl assembly 10. Generally, it is conceivable that... Figure 4 In the configuration of the hybrid bowl assembly 10 shown, the grip 60 can generally be aligned with the first attachment feature 16a and the second attachment feature 16b.

[0031] Similarly, the lid 20 includes grip portions 74 constructed corresponding to the handle 60 of the bowl 14. For example, each grip portion 74 has a smooth first surface 64 and a second surface 66. Figure 1As shown, the second surfaces 66 of the grip portion 74 and the handle 60 can generally face each other. Alternatively or additionally, the second surfaces 66 of the handle 60 and the grip portion 74 can be defined outwards, so that the user can hold the second surfaces 66 of both the handle 60 and the grip portion 74 during pivoting of the mixing bowl assembly 10.

[0032] Further reference Figure 2-6 Each grip 60 may include a pin 76 operatively coupled to a corresponding grip portion 74. For example, a grip 60 may include a first grip 60a and a second grip 60b, and a grip portion 74 may include a first grip portion 74a and a second grip portion 74b. The pin 76 of the first grip 60a may be coupled to the first grip portion 74a, and the pin 76 of the second grip 60b may be coupled to the second grip portion 74b. The pin 76 may generally be configured to minimize rotation of the cover 20 relative to the bowl 14, such that the pin 76 can engage the outer ridge 70 of the grip portion 74.

[0033] The gripping part 74 extends outward from the outer circumferential frame 22 of the cover 20 as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the handle 60 of the bowl 14 and the grip 74 of the lid 20 define a gap 78 when the lid 20 is coupled to the bowl 14. After the baking process described below is completed, the user can lift the bowl 14 away from the lid 20 by reaching into the gap 78 and gripping the handle 60. The gap 78 minimizes the risk of the bowl 14 falling when the user removes it from the lid 20, as the user can obtain a firm grip on the handle 60 before removal. In addition, the positioning of the grip 74, which extends outward from the outer circumferential frame 22, allows the user to reach the bottom of the grip 74, thereby simultaneously gripping both the handle 60 of the bowl 14 and the grip 74 of the lid 20. Therefore, the user can easily move the bowl 14 and the lid 20 into and out of the cooking utensil 48.

[0034] While the gap 78 can be defined between the handle 60 of the bowl 14 and the grip portion 74 of the lid 20, it is conceivable that a configuration of the pin 76 and the grip portion 74 could also be used. In this configuration, the pin 76 can extend from the handle 60 near the upper edge 62 and the outer edge 72 of the bowl 14, respectively. In this alternative configuration, the gap 78 can be defined while the pin 76 can still minimize the rotation of the lid 20 relative to the bowl 14. Combining the gap 78, which is used to maximize the gripping force of the handle 60 and the grip portion 74, with the anti-rotation configuration of the pin 76, can maximize the overall lifespan of the mixing bowl assembly 10.

[0035] Now for reference Figure 7-9The mixing bowl assembly 10 is generally used to form food 80, such that food 80 can be formed within the bowl body 14 and served on a flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28 and a lid 20, as will be described in more detail below. By way of non-limiting example, food 80 is represented as fermented dough ( Figure 7 ) and a loaf of bread ( Figure 9 However, it is also conceivable that food 80 could be any food 80 that can utilize a secondary fermentation process, such as raw dough containing yeast that expands over time. A secondary fermentation process is one in which the size of food 80 typically increases several times over, so maintaining an airflow system during the secondary fermentation process can help keep food 80 growing consistently and uniformly.

[0036] Once engaged in the bowl 14, the food 80 is positioned on the recessed support surface 26 of the lid 20, and the bowl 14 is inverted into the secondary fermentation position 82 to cover the food 80, thereby initiating the secondary fermentation process. As described above, the yeast in the food 80 is activated during the secondary fermentation process, thus initiating fermentation. During secondary fermentation, the yeast begins to consume the carbohydrates in the food 80 and releases carbon dioxide gas, causing the food 80 to expand or enlarge. This process creates air cavities within the food 80 necessary for its overall texture. Typically, the food 80 is shaped into its desired final form before secondary fermentation, as only minimal processing is required after secondary fermentation to avoid flattening the food 80 as much as possible.

[0037] Further reference Figure 7-9 During the secondary fermentation process, the bowl 14 is flipped and coupled to the lid 20, thereby defining a controlled airflow system 84 between the bowl 14 and the lid 20. As described above, the inner circumferential flange 24 of the lid 20 is disposed within the bowl 14 to define a mating engagement. In other words, the inner circumferential flange 24 is sized to engage the upper edge 62 of the bowl 14, thereby significantly reducing movement of the lid 20 relative to the bowl 14. As described above, the mating engagement is also defined by at least a portion of the grip 74 coupled to the handle 60. The upper edge 62 of the bowl 14 and the outer circumferential frame 22 each define a mating surface 86. During the secondary fermentation and baking steps, the bowl 14 and the lid 20 are coupled such that the corresponding mating surfaces 86 are engaged and the inner circumferential flange 24 is tightly abutted within the bowl 14. This arrangement defines a mating engagement between the lid 20 and the bowl 14, which defines and maintains the controlled airflow system 84 as described above.

[0038] Food 80 is positioned on the recessed support surface 26 of the lid 20, allowing the user to transition from a secondary fermentation process to baking while maintaining a controlled airflow system 84. For example, during the secondary fermentation process, food 80 releases moisture, which is retained by the mating joint between the bowl 14 and the lid 20. Moisture and air are trapped between the bowl 14 and the lid 20, further defining the controlled airflow system 84, which is advantageous for maintaining a uniform or constant environment for the secondary fermentation and baking of food 80. Once the secondary fermentation process is complete, the user can transfer food 80 to the cooking appliance 48 to begin the baking process. Generally, it is conceivable that when the mixing bowl assembly 10 is placed in the cooking appliance 48, the mixing bowl assembly 10 transitions from a secondary fermentation position 82 to a baking position 88.

[0039] As generally described above, the environment in which food 80 is baked can be affected by variations in humidity, temperature, slight changes in airflow, and other environmental factors that may cause changes in food 80. Therefore, maintaining a controlled airflow system 84 preserves the overall consistency of food 80, which simplifies the overall baking process by minimizing over- or under-baking. It is generally conceivable that the bowl 14 and lid 20 may be formed of a glazed ceramic material that generally regulates the overall internal environment between the bowl 14 and lid 20. It is also conceivable that the bowl 14 and lid 20 may be formed of glass, glass-ceramic, cast iron, or other materials known in the art. It is generally conceivable that the material used to form the lid 20 minimizes adhesion of food 80 along the recessed support surface 26, leaving minimal residue on food 80.

[0040] Now for reference Figure 9-11 Generally as described above, the outer circumferential frame 22 and inner circumferential flange 24 of the cover 20 generally define a recessed support surface 26 for placing the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28. Specifically, the outer peripheral edge 30 of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 is configured to rest against the inner circumferential flange 24 of the cover 20. It is generally conceivable that the outer peripheral edge 30 extends outward from the side 90 of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 and may extend circumferentially around the side 90. It is also conceivable that the outer peripheral edge 30 may extend from the side 90 of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 at different intervals along the side 90, such that one side of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 may be raised to a greater height relative to the cover 20, while the opposite side of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 may be relatively closer to the inner circumferential flange 24 of the cover 20. Additionally or alternatively, the outer peripheral edge 30 may be segmented along the side 90 of the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28, such that the outer peripheral edge 30 engages with portions of the inner circumferential flange 24 of the cover 20. Generally, it is conceivable that the flat wooden heat insulation pad 28 is flip-up, such that the supply surface 92 is defined as the upwardly exposed surface on which food 80 can be placed.

[0041] A lid 20 and a flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 are used to supply food 80, such that the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 can be positioned on a recessed support surface 26 of the lid 20 to define a supply position 32. As described above, the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 is reversible and selectively coupled to the lid 20. The supply surface 92 of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 faces outward in the supply position 32, and food 80 can be placed on the supply surface 92 of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 and is generally covered by a hemispherical member 34 to protect the food 80 when not in use.

[0042] The circumferential edge 44 of the hemispherical component 34 is coupled to the outer peripheral edge 30 in the supply position 32 of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28. The user can use the hemispherical component 34 to maintain the overall freshness of the food 80 by placing the hemispherical component 34 over the food 80. The user can selectively remove the hemispherical component 34 via the handle 40. Generally, it is conceivable that the hemispherical component 34 can be formed of glass material, such that the food 80 is at least partially visible within the hemispherical component 34. The glass hemispherical component 34 can be positioned on the flat wooden heat-insulating pad 28 to cover the food 80 in the supply position 32. The mixing bowl assembly 10 can return to the nested storage position 36 after the user has finished using the food 80. As described above, the nested storage position 36 of the mixing bowl assembly 10 minimizes the overall space that the mixing bowl assembly 10 might occupy during storage, thus giving the user access to additional storage space.

[0043] Refer again Figure 1-11 The mixing bowl assembly 10 allows the user to maximize the use of the bowl 14 by mixing, secondary fermenting, and baking the food 80 using the bowl body 14. A tight seal defined between the lid 20 and the bowl 14 maintains a controlled airflow system 84 between the bowl 14 and the lid 20 during secondary fermentation and baking. This allows for more consistent and uniform secondary fermentation and baking of the food 80. Therefore, baking is made easier by using minimal containers for mixing, secondary fermentation, and baking, while maintaining the internal environment created by secondary fermentation during the baking process. This minimizes the time between secondary fermentation and baking, which would otherwise cause the food 80 to flatten.

[0044] Furthermore, the lid 20 also serves as a support for the flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28 when serving food 80. The flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28 is flip-up and both sides can be used as serving surfaces 92, which maximizes the lifespan of the flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28. The glass hemispherical piece 34 is selectively coupled to the outer periphery 30 of the flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28, thereby minimizing the air exposure of the food 80 to ultimately maintain freshness. In addition, the glass hemispherical piece 34 and the flat wooden heat-insulating mat 28 can be embedded in the bowl body 14 below the lid 20 when not in use. The nested storage structure 36 minimizes the space required to store the mixing bowl assembly 10 and provides a clean and orderly appearance.

[0045] The invention disclosed herein is further summarized in the following paragraphs and further characterized by any or all of the various aspects described herein.

[0046] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a mixing bowl assembly for an appliance includes a bowl body having at least one attachment feature and configured to be selectively coupled to the body of the appliance via the at least one attachment feature. A lid is selectively and operatively coupled to the bowl body and includes an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange. The lid body defines a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange. A flat wooden heat-insulating pad has an outer peripheral edge that selectively engages with the lid body. The flat wooden heat-insulating pad is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the lid body in a supply position. A hemispherical member is selectively disposed within the bowl body in a storage configuration. The hemispherical member is selectively coupled to the outer peripheral edge of the flat wooden heat-insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid body.

[0047] According to another aspect, at least one attachment feature defines the base of the bowl.

[0048] According to another aspect, at least one attachment feature includes a first attachment feature and a second attachment feature. The first attachment feature and the second attachment feature are each configured to couple with a protrusion defined by the body of the appliance.

[0049] According to another aspect, the supply location of the cover is further defined by a hemispherical element selectively coupled to the outer periphery of the planar wooden insulation pad.

[0050] According to another aspect, the recessed support surface of the lid is configured to receive food in the secondary fermentation and baking positions of the lid.

[0051] According to another aspect, the inner circumferential flange of the lid defines a matching joint with the bowl, at least in the baking position.

[0052] According to another aspect, the mating joint defined between the lid and the bowl also defines a controlled airflow system.

[0053] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a hybrid bowl assembly includes a bowl body with a handle extending outwardly from the bowl body. A lid is selectively coupled to the bowl body. The lid includes an outer circumferential frame and a grip portion extending outwardly from the outer circumferential frame. A planar heat insulation pad is selectively coupled to the lid, wherein the planar heat insulation pad at least defines a delivery location for the lid. A glass hemispherical member is selectively coupled to the planar heat insulation pad and includes a handle selectively disposed within the bowl body.

[0054] According to another aspect, the flat insulation pad contains wood.

[0055] According to another aspect, each grip has a defined pin. The pin of the grip selectively couples with the grip portion of the cover.

[0056] According to another aspect, the lid is coupled to the bowl in the baking position and supports the bowl.

[0057] According to another aspect, a controlled airflow system is defined between the bowl and the lid in the baking position.

[0058] According to another aspect, the glass hemispherical piece, the wooden flat heat-insulating pad, and the lid define a nested storage structure when the handle of the glass hemispherical piece is set inside the bowl.

[0059] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a hybrid bowl assembly includes a bowl body and a lid body operatively coupled to the bowl body and having an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange. The lid body defines a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange. The hybrid bowl assembly also includes a planar wooden heat-insulating pad having an outer peripheral edge that engages with the inner circumferential flange of the lid body. The planar wooden heat-insulating pad is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the lid body. A glass hemisphere is selectively disposed within the bowl body and has a handle. The glass hemisphere is selectively coupled to the outer peripheral edge of the planar wooden heat-insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid body.

[0060] According to another aspect, the bowl body includes a first grip and a second grip, wherein the first grip and the second grip each define a latch.

[0061] According to another aspect, the cover includes a first grip portion and a second grip portion. The first grip portion and the second grip portion respectively engage with the latches defined by the first handle and the second handle.

[0062] According to another aspect, the bowl body includes a recessed base, wherein the handle of the glass hemispherical piece is selectively disposed within the recessed base of the bowl body in a nested storage position.

[0063] According to another aspect, a glass hemispherical piece and a flat wooden heat-insulating pad are set inside the bowl, and the outer circumferential frame of the lid is coupled to the bowl to define the nested storage position.

[0064] According to another aspect, a flat wooden insulating pad is coupled to the cover to define the supply location.

[0065] According to another aspect, the supply location is also defined by a flat wooden heat insulation pad disposed on a recessed support surface of the cover, and the outer periphery of the flat wooden heat insulation pad is coupled to the inner circumferential flange of the cover.

[0066] Those skilled in the art will understand that the construction and other components of the described disclosure are not limited to any particular material. Other exemplary embodiments of the disclosure herein may be formed from a variety of materials, unless otherwise stated herein.

[0067] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "coupled" (and all its forms, coupling, etc.) generally refers to two components (electronic or mechanical) being directly or indirectly connected to each other. This connection can be essentially static or essentially movable. This connection can be achieved through the two components (electronic or mechanical) and any additional intermediate member forming a single entity with or with both components. This connection can be essentially permanent or essentially removable or detachable, unless otherwise stated.

[0068] Importantly, it should also be noted that the construction and arrangement of the elements of this disclosure shown in the exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. While only a few embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the enumerated subject matter (e.g., variations in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of different elements; variations in parameter values; variations in mounting arrangements; variations in the materials used; variations in color; variations in orientation, etc.). For example, an element represented as integrally formed may be constructed as multiple parts, or elements represented as multiple parts may be integrally formed; the operation of the interface may be reversed or varied; the length or width of the structure and / or the components or connectors or other elements of the system may be varied; the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between elements may be varied. It should be understood that the elements and / or components of the system may be formed from a variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability and employ a variety of colors, textures, and combinations thereof. Therefore, all such modifications should be included within the scope of this invention. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operating state, and arrangement of desired and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of this invention.

[0069] It should be understood that any procedure described or any step within said procedure may be combined with other procedures or steps disclosed to form a structure within the scope of this disclosure. The exemplary structures and procedures disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes and should not be considered limiting.

Claims

1. A mixing bowl assembly for a utensil, comprising: A bowl body having at least one attachment feature and configured to be selectively coupled to the body of the appliance via said at least one attachment feature, the bowl body defining a recessed base and including opposing handles; A lid, selectively and operatively coupled to the bowl and including an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange, the lid defining a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange, the lid including a grip portion configured corresponding to a handle of the bowl; A flat wooden heat insulation pad that selectively engages the outer periphery of the cover, wherein the flat wooden heat insulation pad is selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the cover at the supply position of the cover; as well as A hemispherical element, selectively disposed within the bowl in the storage configuration, is selectively coupled to the outer periphery of the planar wooden insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid. The hemispherical element includes a handle disposed in the recessed base when in the nested storage position.

2. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one attachment feature defines the base of the bowl.

3. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one attachment feature includes a first attachment feature and a second attachment feature, wherein the first attachment feature and the second attachment feature are each configured to couple with a protrusion defined by the body of the appliance.

4. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The recessed support surface of the cover is configured to receive food in the secondary fermentation and baking positions of the cover.

5. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 4, wherein, The inner circumferential flange of the lid defines a mating joint for the bowl body, at least in the baking position.

6. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The mating joint defined between the lid and the bowl also defines a controlled airflow system.

7. The mixing bowl assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The supply location of the cover is further defined by the hemispherical element selectively coupled to the outer periphery of the planar wooden insulation pad.

8. A mixing bowl assembly comprising: A bowl body, which includes a handle extending outward from the bowl body; A lid, selectively coupled to the bowl body, the lid including an outer circumferential frame and a gripping portion extending outward from the outer circumferential frame; A planar thermal insulation pad, selectively coupled to the cover, wherein the planar thermal insulation pad at least defines the supply location of the cover; as well as A glass hemispherical component selectively coupled to the planar heat insulation pad, the glass hemispherical component including a handle selectively disposed within the bowl body, the handle being positioned at the bottom of the bowl body when in a nested storage position.

9. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The planar heat insulation pad contains wood.

10. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 9, wherein, Each of the grips defines a pin, and wherein the pin of the grip is selectively coupled to the grip portion of the cover.

11. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The lid is coupled to and supports the bowl in the baking position.

12. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 11, wherein, A controlled airflow system is defined between the bowl and the lid in the baking position.

13. The mixing bowl assembly according to any one of claims 8-12, wherein, The glass hemispherical component, the wooden planar heat-insulating pad, and the lid define the nested storage position when the handle of the glass hemispherical component is positioned within the bowl.

14. A mixing bowl assembly comprising: The bowl body has a corresponding handle; A lid, operatively coupled to the bowl and having an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential flange, the lid defining a recessed support surface near the inner circumferential flange, the lid including opposing grips; A flat wooden heat-insulating pad having an outer peripheral edge that engages with the inner circumferential flange of the cover, the flat wooden heat-insulating pad being selectively disposed on the recessed support surface of the cover; and A glass hemispherical component, selectively disposed within the bowl and having a handle, is selectively coupled to the outer periphery of the planar wooden insulating pad near the outer circumferential frame of the lid.

15. The mixing bowl assembly of claim 14, wherein, The bowl body has opposing grips including a first grip and a second grip, wherein the first grip and the second grip each define a latch.

16. The mixing bowl assembly of claim 15, wherein, The opposing gripping portions of the cover include a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion, wherein the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion respectively engage the pin defined by the first grip and the second grip.

17. The mixing bowl assembly of claim 14, wherein, The bowl body includes a recessed base, and the handle of the glass hemispherical piece is selectively disposed within the recessed base of the bowl body in a nested storage position.

18. The mixing bowl assembly of claim 17, wherein, The glass hemispherical component and the planar wooden heat-insulating pad are disposed within the bowl body, and the outer circumferential frame of the lid is coupled to the bowl body to define the nested storage location.

19. The mixing bowl assembly according to any one of claims 14-18, wherein, The planar wooden insulating pad is coupled to the cover to define the supply location.

20. The mixing bowl assembly of claim 19, wherein, The supply location is further defined by the planar wooden heat insulation pad disposed on the recessed support surface of the cover and the outer periphery of the planar wooden heat insulation pad coupled to the inner circumferential flange of the cover.

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