Cookware with integrated serving utensil holder

Abstract

Cookware (1), in particular a pot or pan, comprising the following: a vessel (2) with a bottom (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper edge (5) with an edge width b, wherein one or more raised rims (6) are permanently arranged on the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2), which are designed to serve as a support area (10) for a serving utensil (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon; characterized in that the raised rims (6) are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper edge (5).

Description

Field of invention

[0001] The invention relates to a cookware item, such as a pot or pan, according to the preamble of claim 1. Specifically, the invention relates to a cookware item with an integrated system for serving utensils. It relates to a further cookware item and a ring adapted for this purpose. Description of the state of the art

[0002] It's a long-standing problem when cooking and serving food: the cooking spoon or cutlery slips into the pot or pan, sometimes the sauce splashes and leaves stains on the table. The host has to get up from the table to clean up the mess and get a new serving utensil.

[0003] To solve this problem, separate spoon holders or spoon clamps are known from the prior art. These can be purchased separately and, in particular, attached or clamped to, for example, the rim of a cooking vessel or the handle of a pan using a clamping mechanism. Cooking spoons or serving utensils are then attached to protrusions or hooks. However, many people are not even aware that these separate spoon holders or clamps exist. Furthermore, they can be lost, forgotten, and they don't necessarily fit every cooking spoon or serving utensil, etc. Therefore, these separate spoon holders or clamps are not the best possible solution to the aforementioned problem.

[0004] Furthermore, various devices for fixing a cooking spoon, a spoon, or generally a serving utensil to the handle of a pan are known from the prior art. Examples include US 5,105,963 A, US 1,554,887 A, GB 540,308 A, FR 2,508,302 A1, US 2,483,724 A, and US 2,900,151 A. The systems disclosed therein all have the disadvantage that they have parts attached to the vessel and / or the cooking spoon / serving spoon being held, and / or they have protruding parts. This makes them uncomfortable to handle and in some cases even poses a risk of injury. EP 0 802 759 B1 proposes a cooking vessel with a handle that has a recess into which the handle of a cooking spoon or spoon can be inserted.While there is no risk of injury, this cooking vessel is not very convenient to use and lacks universal applicability, as not every cooking spoon or serving utensil can be placed in the recess.

[0005] Therefore, further improvements are needed.

[0006] DE 35 25 283 A1 discloses a cookware, in particular a fondue pot, in which elevations or depressions are arranged at the upper edge, but which are not exclusively arranged on the outside of the edge. Description of the invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is therefore to further improve existing cookware or existing combinations of cookware and spoon holders. In particular, it aims to prevent spoons or serving utensils from slipping into pans or pots. Furthermore, it should be easy and comfortable to use and pose no risk of injury to the user.

[0008] The problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent patent claims.

[0009] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are evident from the dependent patent claims.

[0010] A primary principle of the invention is that the holder or holding mechanism for a cooking or serving spoon is integrated into the cookware. This prevents it from being forgotten or misplaced and also simplifies the cleaning process. A second principle is that the holding mechanism is not located on a handle or shaft that the user has to grip. Instead, the holding mechanism is integrated into the cookware itself, not the handle or shaft, and does not interfere with handling.

[0011] Specifically, according to a first aspect, the invention relates to a cookware, in particular a pot or pan, which has the following features: a vessel with a base and a side wall, wherein the side wall has a circumferential upper rim with a rim width b, characterized in that one or more rim elevations are permanently arranged on the upper rim of the vessel, which are designed to serve as a fixture for a serving utensil, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0012] In this patent application, the terms serving utensil, serving spoon, cooking spoon, fork, knife, ladle, ladle, etc., are used synonymously. According to the definition in this patent application, they all constitute serving utensils.

[0013] The cookware in question can be, for example, a pot, a pan, a casserole dish, a roasting tin, etc. In this patent application, the term "cookware" is used as a general term for all kitchen appliances used to prepare hot food, with cooking appliances (stoves or cookers) generating the heat. In a broader sense, cookware also includes vessels used for roasting, baking, and other forms of food preparation involving heat treatment.

[0014] The vessel of the cooking utensil is the container in which the food is prepared, cooked, fried, etc.

[0015] According to the first aspect of the invention, one or more raised rims are permanently arranged on the upper edge of the vessel. It is therefore neither intended nor even possible to remove these raised rims. Nevertheless, these raised rims can be permanently attached to the upper edge of the vessel in various ways. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are formed integrally with the rim itself. They can then also be made of the same material as the rim and can be produced in the same manufacturing step. They can, for example, be produced by a casting process or by pressing. The raised rims themselves, as the name suggests, project upwards beyond the actual rim of the vessel. They are designed to serve as attachments for serving utensils, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.The proposed solution is therefore technically relatively simple, yet all the more elegant: Observing the typical way serving utensils fall into a pot or pan, one notices that they do not usually slide in centrally towards the center of the bottom, but rather that they typically twist into the cooking vessel. A simple attachment point on the inside of the side wall of the cookware or vessel, and on at least one raised rim at the upper edge of the vessel, has proven entirely sufficient to prevent the serving utensils from falling in. According to the invention, the raised rims are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper edge. "Outside" in this context means that the raised rims are not located across the entire width b of the rim.Instead, they are either located only on a portion of this rim width b, and then in the outer area, or even completely outside this rim width b. This type of arrangement has an important advantage regarding the lids to be used: the raised edges do not interfere with the use of conventional lids as usual. Furthermore, the cookware remains stackable as normal.

[0016] It is generally possible for one or more raised edges to be provided. For example, there may be one, two, three, four, five, six, ten, or twenty raised edges.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, recesses are provided between the raised edges, dimensioned such that a serving utensil can be inserted into the recesses with its handle and placed against an adjacent raised edge. The recesses can be implemented in various ways, which will be discussed in more detail below. The recesses can be equated with the distances or gaps between adjacent raised edges, but this need not be the case.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the recesses are flush with the upper edge of the vessel.

[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the length L1 of the recesses is: 1.5 cm ≤ L1 ≤ 2.5 cm, in particular L1 ≈ 2 cm. The length L1 of the recesses can be identical to the distances between the adjacent edges of adjacent rims. The described length L1 is dimensioned such that typical serving utensils can be easily inserted into the recess. Due to the mechanism that prevents serving utensils from slipping into the vessel, it is not necessary for the recesses to be individually adapted in length L1 to the serving utensils used. Of course, the length L1 can also be less than 1.5 cm or more than 2.5 cm. The length L1 is measured parallel to the bottom of the cooking vessel (and thus normally also parallel to the upper rim).

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the following inequality applies to a height h1 of the raised rim: 1.0 cm ≤ h1 ≤ 2.0 cm, in particular 1.4 cm ≤ h1 ≤ 1.6 cm. However, it is also possible for the height h1 to be less than 1.0 cm or more than 1.6 cm. Compared to the height of a side wall of the vessel, the height h1 of the raised rim is therefore relatively low. Nevertheless, it is sufficient to prevent serving utensils from falling or twisting into the vessel.

[0021] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a mounting area for the raised sections below the actual raised sections has a height h2, for which the following relationship applies: 1.0 cm ≤ h2 ≤ 2.0 cm, in particular h2 ≈ 1.5 cm. The height h2 can also correspond to the height of the recesses, which are arranged below the upper rim. In other words, it is possible for an overall ring structure or partial ring structure to be provided in the area of ​​the upper rim of the vessel. The raised sections project beyond the upper rim, and the recesses are preferably flush with the upper rim itself. Below the upper rim is the mounting area, which serves to attach the raised sections and / or recesses to the side wall of the vessel.Such a fastening area is particularly useful when the raised edges are not directly formed at the top edge in the same manufacturing step, for example, by casting or pressing. A fastening area can be riveted, screwed, or glued in place. It is also possible to design the fastening area in a ring shape, heat it intensely during the manufacturing process (for example, to more than 1000°C, well above boiling temperatures) so that it expands, and then pull the fastening area over the top edge or side wall of the cooking vessel. Subsequent cooling causes the fastening area to contract again, resulting in a permanent attachment (known as shrinkage).

[0022] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are formed without undercuts when viewed from above. This has the advantage that they can be produced in the same manufacturing step as the rim of the vessel by casting or pressing.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are rounded. This reduces the risk of injury.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are arcuate, wavy, or formed as rectangles or squares with rounded corners. These shapes are particularly easy to manufacture and are also aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, there is no risk of injury to the user.

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges around the upper rim of the vessel are formed essentially completely circumferentially. Thus, raised edges and recesses or interruptions alternate continuously around the entire upper rim of the vessel. This contributes to a particularly aesthetic design of the cooking vessel. Furthermore, this design allows for easy access to and safe placement of serving utensils from many different directions at the table.

[0026] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are provided only along one or more sections of the rim. This saves material and manufacturing costs. For example, it is possible to provide the raised edge(s) in only one, two, three, or four sections of the rim. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cookware has a handle, and the raised edges are arranged in the area of ​​the handle. Of course, multiple handles can also be provided. Functionally, providing one or more raised edges in the area of ​​the handle is perfectly sufficient. However, it should be emphasized again that the raised edges are arranged at the upper rim of the vessel and not on the handle itself.

[0027] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, all raised edges are arranged at uniform intervals from one another. This simplifies manufacturing and also results in a more appealing design.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, all raised edges are identical. They therefore have, for example, the same dimensions and shapes. This, in turn, simplifies manufacturing. However, it is also possible to design the raised edges differently.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are heat-resistant. This is ensured, for example, by selecting a suitable material for the raised edges. Naturally, the raised edges are also preferably dishwasher-safe.

[0030] The embodiments of the invention described above can be combined in whole or in part, provided that no technical contradictions result.

[0031] According to a second aspect of the invention, it relates to a cookware, in particular a pot or pan, which has the following features: a vessel with a bottom and a side wall, the side wall having a circumferential upper rim with a rim width b, characterized by the fact that A ring-shaped fastening area with one or more raised edges can be arranged or is arranged on the outside around the upper edge of the vessel, wherein, in the arranged state, the raised edges extend upwards beyond the upper edge of the vessel and serve as a support for serving utensils, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0032] This embodiment of the invention differs from the first aspect of the invention in that the raised rims are not necessarily permanently attached to the upper edge of the vessel, but rather the ring-like structure with the raised rims can be purchased separately, attached by the user, and optionally removed again. The ring-like structure can, for example, be made of a heat-resistant and optionally elastic plastic, but other materials are also possible. Regarding the geometries of the raised rims, everything that has already been stated in the description of the first aspect of the invention also applies.

[0033] According to a third aspect of the invention, this relates to a ring adapted for cookware according to the second aspect of the invention, comprising a ring-like fastening area with one or more raised edges. Furthermore, everything already stated above in connection with the first and second aspects of the invention applies to the fastening area and the raised edges, provided that no technical contradictions arise.

[0034] The various aspects of the invention can be combined wholly or partially, provided that this does not result in any technical contradictions.

[0035] The invention will be better understood with reference to the attached figures. Fig. Figure 1: schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware according to the invention with raised edges arranged completely around the upper rim of the vessel; Fig. Figure 2: schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware according to the invention, wherein the raised edges are arranged only along a partial area of ​​the upper rim; Fig. Figure 3: schematically shows a top view of a cooking vessel according to the invention with raised edges arranged completely around the upper rim of the vessel; Fig. Figure 4: schematically shows a top view of a cookware according to the invention, wherein the raised edges are arranged only along a partial area of ​​the upper rim; Fig. 5: shows a schematic and simplified top view of rim elevations and depressions; Fig. 6: schematically shows one design variant of raised edges and recesses; Fig. Figure 7: schematically shows another variant of edge elevations and depressions; Fig. Figure 8: schematically shows another variant of edge elevations and depressions; Fig. Figure 9: schematically shows another variant of edge elevations and depressions; Fig. Figure 10 shows a schematic arrangement or attachment of raised edges on the upper rim of a cast iron pan; Fig. Figure 11 shows a schematic arrangement or attachment of raised edges on the upper rim of a stainless steel pan; Fig. Figure 12: schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware according to the invention, wherein only two rim elevations are provided in the area of ​​a handle of the cookware; Fig. Figure 13: schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware according to the invention, wherein only a raised rim is provided in the area of ​​a handle of the cookware; Fig. 14: schematically shows a cooking vessel according to the invention with a lid; and Fig. Figure 15: schematically shows another cooking vessel according to the invention with a lid.

[0036] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware 1 according to the invention. In the example shown, the cookware 1 is a frying pan, but it can also be any other type of cookware 1. The cookware comprises a vessel 2 with a base 3 and a side wall 4. In the example shown, the cookware also includes a handle 7, but this is not necessarily present. It can also have several handles 7 or one or more grips. The illustration in Fig. 1 should therefore not be understood as restrictive.

[0037] The side wall 4 of the cooking vessel 2 comprises a circumferential upper rim 5 with a rim width b. In the example shown, the circumferential upper rim 5 is flat and parallel to the base 3; however, the rim 5 could also be slightly inclined, e.g., slightly inwardly inclined. According to the invention, a plurality of raised rims 6 are permanently arranged on the upper rim 5 of the vessel 2. They serve as a resting place for serving utensils 8, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon. In the example shown, the raised rims 6 are formed essentially completely circumferentially around the upper rim 5 of the vessel 2. The raised rims 6 are rounded and are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper rim 5. Furthermore, the raised rims 6 shown are all identical, and the recesses 9 between them are also identical.Furthermore, the recesses 9 are flush with the upper edge 5 of the vessel.

[0038] If the cookware 1 is now used, for example, as a serving dish and placed in the center of a dining table, a user can, in principle, safely place a serving utensil 8 in the cookware 1 from any direction and position: The handle of a serving utensil 8 rests against a raised edge 6 or against two adjacent raised edges 6. Furthermore, it is recommended that the inner part, for example, the actual ladle, of the serving utensil 8 be positioned towards the center of the base 3 against the side wall 4 of the cookware 2. The point of contact or contact area is located in Fig. 1, designated by reference numeral 12. In this way, the serving utensil 8 cannot rotate into the vessel 2. A serving utensil 8 slipping centrally towards the center of the base is extremely rare and not the typical cause of serving mishaps. However, it is possible that a serving utensil, for example due to a handle that widens towards the rear, may wedge or become stuck between two raised edges 6, making central slippage impossible anyway. According to the invention, such a special shape of the serving utensil is not necessary. Instead, the invention is universally applicable to practically all serving utensils 8.

[0039] In the example shown, the raised edges 6 are also integrally formed with the cooking vessel 2 and produced in the same manufacturing step. However, this does not have to be the case. When using molds, it is also advantageous that – as in Fig. 1 - The raised edges 6 are designed without undercuts when viewed from above. This allows for easy removal of the cooking vessel 2, including the raised edges 6, from the mold.

[0040] The raised edges 6 are also rounded to prevent injuries. In the example shown, the raised edges 6 extend vertically upwards with respect to the base 3. However, the raised edges 6 could also be slightly inclined outwards. In both cases, it is possible to use a lid for the cookware 1 as usual. The stackability of the cookware 1 is also maintained.

[0041] Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows a perspective view of another cookware 1 according to the invention. The raised edges are arranged only along a portion of the upper rim 5. In the example shown, only seven raised edges 6 are provided. However, it would also be possible to provide more or fewer raised edges 6. Fig. 2 is therefore only intended to illustrate the versatile feasibility of the invention.

[0042] Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a top view of a cookware 1 according to the invention. Raised edges 6 are arranged completely around the upper rim 5 of the vessel 2. These alternate with recesses 9. Fig. The attachment areas 10 and 12 of the serving utensil 8 are clearly visible. It is also evident that the upper edge 5 with width b is not covered by the raised edges 6, so that a lid of the cookware 1 can be used as usual and the stackability of the cookware 1 is not affected.

[0043] Fig. Figure 4 schematically shows a top view of another cookware 1 according to the invention. The raised edges 6 are arranged only along a portion of the upper rim 5. In the example shown, there are only three raised edges 6. Otherwise, this embodiment is identical to the one described in Figure 4. Fig. The 3 depicted design variants are identical.

[0044] Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic and highly simplified top view of raised edges 6 and recesses 9. Normally, the cookware 1 has a circular base 3, but it is of course also possible for the base 3 to have a different shape, for example, square or rectangular. The invention can also be used without difficulty on such cookware. For the sake of simplicity, in Fig. Figure 5 shows a top view of the raised edges 6 of a cooking vessel 2 with a rectangular base. The raised edges 6 shown are only a section and should not be interpreted restrictively. In the example shown, the length L1 of the recesses 9 is shorter than the length L2 of the raised edges 6. However, it is also possible that the length L1 of the recesses 9 is longer than the length L2 of the raised edges 6. Finally, it is also possible that the lengths L1 and L2 are identical. More generally, it is preferred that for a length L1 of the recesses: 1.5 cm ≤ L1 ≤ 2.5 cm, in particular L1 ≈ 2 cm. For a length L2 of the raised edges, it is preferred that: 2.0 cm ≤ L2 ≤ 3.0 cm.

[0045] Fig. Figure 6 schematically shows another embodiment of raised rims 6 and recesses 9. In the example shown, the raised rims consist of the actual rims 6 and a mounting area 11. The raised rims 6 alone have a height h1. The mounting area 11 has an additional height h2. This results in a total height h, which can be approximately 3 cm, for example. However, this is not mandatory. The surface of the recesses 9 preferably aligns flush with the upper rim 5 of the cooking vessel 2. The mounting area 11 serves—as the name suggests—to attach the raised rim structures to the outside of the side wall or the surrounding upper rim. In the example shown, the raised rims 6 are curved. They have a length L2 of approximately 3 cm. The recesses 9 are shallow and, in the example shown, approximately 2 cm long.

[0046] Fig. Figure 7 schematically shows another variant of the raised edges 6 and the recesses 9. The raised edges 6 are rounded squares, and in the example shown, the raised edges 6 and the recesses 9 are of the same length. The following applies: L1 = L2 = 2.0 cm. However, these dimensions are only meant to be exemplary.

[0047] Fig. Figure 8 schematically shows another variant of the edge elevations 6 and depressions 9. In the example shown, the edge elevations 6 are wavy with a periodicity P. Within one period, one edge elevation 6 and one depression 9 are included.

[0048] Fig. Figure 9 schematically shows another variant of the raised edges 6 and the recesses 9. In the example shown, all raised edges 6 have identical dimensions, but the recesses 9 vary. Short recesses 9 and longer recesses 9a are provided.

[0049] It should be noted once again at this point that the in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. The 9 examples of raised edges 6 and depressions 9 shown are only exemplary and in no way restrictive.

[0050] Fig. Figure 10 schematically shows an arrangement and fastening of raised rims 6 on the upper edge 5 of a cast iron ladle 1. A characteristic feature of most cast iron ladles is that the side wall 4 projects essentially vertically upwards relative to the base 3. This design is taken into account in the fastening of the raised rims 6. In the example shown, the entire fastening structure also extends essentially vertically upwards, and the raised rim structures are attached around the outer edge 5 by means of a fastening area 11.

[0051] In contrast, it shows Fig. Figure 11 schematically shows an arrangement or attachment of raised edges 6 to the upper edge 5 of a stainless steel pan. Here, the upper edge 5 is normally extended outwards, or the side wall 4 is not vertical, but rather extends slightly outwards in the upper area. For this reason, the structures with the raised edges 6 are shaped differently here; they essentially extend the shape of the side wall 4 outwards a little further.

[0052] Fig. Figure 12 schematically shows a perspective view of a cooking vessel 1 according to the invention, wherein only two rim elevations 6 are provided in the area of ​​a handle 7 of the cooking vessel 1. Fig. Figure 13 shows a further, somewhat more minimalist, perspective view of a cookware 1 according to the invention, in which only a single raised rim 6 is provided in the area of ​​a handle 7 of the cookware 1. In both cases, the arrangement of only one or only two raised rims 6 is already sufficient to provide a secure resting place for a serving utensil 8. Twisting into the cooking vessel 2 can be reliably prevented. It should be emphasized again at this point that the raised rims 6 are not formed on the handle 7 of the cookware 1, but are arranged on the cooking vessel 2 or on its upper rim 5.

[0053] Fig. Figure 14 schematically shows a side view of a cookware 1 according to the invention with a lid 13. In the example shown, the cookware is a stainless steel pan with a handle 7 onto which the lid 13 can be easily placed. The raised edges 6 do not interfere with this: The raised edges are arranged on the outside of the upper rim of the stainless steel pan, completely circumferentially in the example shown – this can be the case, but does not have to be. "On the outside of the upper rim" implies that the raised edges 6 are also arranged on the outside of the rim 15 of the lid 13; normally, the upper rim 5 of a cookware 2 and the corresponding lid 13 are approximately flush with each other. In the example shown, the raised edges are slightly inclined outwards; however, they could also be oriented vertically upwards. The lid 13 can therefore be easily placed on the stainless steel pan by its handle 14; the raised edges 6 do not obstruct this process.

[0054] Fig. Figure 15 shows a schematic side view of a cookware according to the invention with a lid 13, wherein the cookware 1 is a cast iron pan. The raised edges 6 on the cookware 2 are arranged circumferentially around the upper rim 5 and around the rim 15 of the lid 13. The circumferential fastening area 11 is also clearly visible in this example. In the example shown, the inclination of the raised edges 6 is vertical upwards or towards the base 3 of the cookware 2. In this embodiment as well, a lid 13 can be used without obstruction. The ring-shaped fastening area 11 with the raised edges 6 can preferably be permanently and, in particular, integrally formed with the side wall 4 of the cookware 2; alternatively, it can also be formed separately and, for example, attached by a user of the cookware 1. Reference symbol list 1 cookware 2 vessels 3 floors 4 side wall 5 top edge 6 Edge height 7 stem 8 serving utensils 9. Recess, depression 9a longer recess 10 Investment area 11 Mounting area 12 Investment area 13 lids 14 Lid handle 15 Edge of the lid 16. Handle of the pot / pan L1 Length of the recess or depression L2 Length of the rim elevation L3 Length of a longer recess h1 Height of the edge elevation h2 Height of the mounting area h Total height of the raised edge including the fastening area d Width of the raised edges b Width of the upper edge P period, periodicity

Claims

[1] Cookware (1), in particular a pot or pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a bottom (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper edge (5) with an edge width b, wherein one or more raised rims (6) are permanently arranged on the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2), which are designed to serve as a support area (10) for a serving utensil (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon; characterized by that the raised edges (6) are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper edge (5). [2] Cookware (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein recesses (9) are provided between the rim elevations (6) which are dimensioned such that the serving utensil (8) can be inserted with its handle into the recesses (9) and placed against the adjacent rim elevation (6). [3] Cookware (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the recesses (9) are flush with the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2). [4] Cookware (1) according to one of claims 2 to 3, wherein for a length L1 of the recesses (9) the following applies: 1.5 cm ≤ L1 ≤ 2.5 cm, in particular L1 ≈ 2 cm. [5] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the height h1 of the rim elevations (6) is: 1.0 cm ≤ h1 ≤ 2.0 cm, in particular 1.4 cm ≤ h1 ≤ 1.6 cm. [6] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein for a length L2 of the rim elevations (6) the following applies: 2.0 cm ≤ L2 ≤ 3.0 cm. [7] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a fastening area (11) of the rim elevations (6) below the actual elevations has a height h2 for which: 1.0 cm ≤ h2 ≤ 2.0 cm, in particular h2 ≈ 1.5 cm. [8] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are integral with the upper rim (5). [9] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are formed without undercuts in relation to a top view of the cookware (1). [10] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are rounded. [11] Cookware (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are arcuate, wavy or rectangles or squares with rounded corners. [12] Cooking utensil (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are formed completely around the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2). [13] Cookware (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the rim elevations (6) are provided only along one or more partial areas of the upper rim (5). [14] Cooking utensil (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the cooking utensil (1) further comprises a handle (7) and wherein the rim elevations (6) are arranged in the area of ​​the handle (7). [15] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all rim elevations (6) are arranged at equal intervals from each other. [16] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all rim elevations (6) are identical. [17] Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are heat-resistant. [18] Cooking utensil (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cooking utensil (1) is a frying pan. [19] Cookware (1), in particular a pot or pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a bottom (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper edge (5) with an edge width b, characterized by , that A ring-shaped fastening area (11) with one or more raised edges (6) can be arranged or is arranged on the outside around the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2), wherein in the arranged state the raised edges (6) extend upwards beyond the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2) and serve as a contact area (10) for a serving utensil (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon. [20] Ring adapted for a cookware (1) according to claim 19 with a ring-shaped attachment area (11) having one or more raised edges (6).

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