Item of cookware with integrated support for serving cutlery

Abstract

The invention relates to an item of cookware (1), more particularly a pot or a pan, having the following: a vessel (2) having a base (3) and a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential top edge (5) with an edge width b, wherein one or more raised edges (6) are permanently arranged at the top edge (5) of the vessel (2), which raised edges are designed to serve as a support (10) for serving cutlery (8), more particularly for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon, and wherein the raised edges (6) are arranged on only the outer side at the top edge (5). As a result, the serving cutlery can be prevented from slipping into the item of cookware. Furthermore, lids can be used with the item of cookware in the usual manner, and the item of cookware can still be stacked in the usual manner.

Description

[0001] Cookware with integrated system for serving cutlery

[0002] Field of the invention

[0003] The invention relates to a cookware item, such as a pot or pan. Specifically, the invention relates to a cookware item with an integrated system for serving cutlery.

[0004] Description of the state of the art

[0005] It's a long-standing problem when cooking and serving food: The wooden spoon or cutlery slips into the pot or pan, sometimes splashing the sauce and leaving stains on the table. The host has to get up from the table to clean up the mess and fetch a new serving utensil.

[0006] To solve this problem, separate spoon holders or spoon clamps are known from the prior art. These can be purchased separately and, in particular, can be attached or clamped to the edge of a cooking vessel or the handle of a pan using a clamping mechanism. Wooden spoons or serving utensils, for example, are then attached to projections or hooks. However, many people are not even aware that these separate spoon holders or spoon clamps exist. In addition, they can get lost, you can forget about them, and they do not necessarily fit every wooden spoon or serving utensil, etc. These separate spoon holders or spoon clamps are therefore not the best possible solution to the above-mentioned problem.

[0007] Furthermore, various devices are known from the prior art for securing a wooden spoon or a spoon, or generally a serving utensil, to the handle of a pan. Examples of these are US 5,105,963, US 1,554,887, GB 540,308, FR 2 508 302 A, US 2,483,724, and US 2,900,151. The systems disclosed therein all have the disadvantage that they have parts that are attached to the vessel and / or the wooden spoon / serving spoon to be held, and / or they have protruding parts. This makes handling less than comfortable and sometimes 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 wooden spoon or spoon can be inserted.Although there is no risk of injury, this cooking vessel is not very comfortable to use and lacks universal applicability, as not every wooden spoon or serving utensil can be placed in the recess.

[0008] There is therefore a need for further improvement.

[0009] A fondue set is known from DE 35 25 283 A1. The objective of DE 35 25283 A1 is the hygienic preparation of fondue meat. A fondue pot has a specially designed pot base with recesses or, alternatively, a specially shaped body with recesses, which can then be inserted into the pot. A specially designed fondue spoon can be securely placed in these recesses. The fondue spoon(s) can also rest in spouts on the edge of the pot. The fondue spoons are too long to slide into the pot. A special lid for the fondue pot is also disclosed, which has openings for the fondue spoons.

[0010] Description of the invention

[0011] The object of the present invention is therefore to further improve existing cookware or existing combinations of cookware and spoon rests. In particular, the aim is to prevent spoons or serving utensils from slipping into pans or pots. At the same time, handling should be simple and comfortable, and there should be no risk of injury to the user. Furthermore, conventional cookware lids should advantageously be able to be used as usual.

[0012] The problem is solved by the subject matter of independent patent claim 1 .

[0013] Advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the dependent patent claims.

[0014] A first basic idea of ​​the invention is that the holder or holding mechanism for a wooden spoon or serving spoon is integrated into the cookware. This prevents it from being forgotten or misplaced, and cleaning the cookware is also simplified. A second basic idea is that the holding mechanism is not provided on a handle or stem that the user of the cookware has to grasp. Instead, the holding mechanism is provided on the cooking vessel itself, not on the stem or handle, and does not interfere with handling.Specifically, according to a first aspect, the invention relates to a cooking utensil, in particular a pot or a pan, comprising: a vessel with a base and with a side wall, wherein the side wall has a circumferential upper edge with an edge width b, characterized in that one or more edge elevations are permanently arranged on the upper edge of the vessel, which are designed to serve as a support for a serving cutlery, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0015] In this patent application, the terms serving cutlery, serving spoon, wooden spoon, fork, knife, ladle, trowel, etc. are used synonymously. They all constitute serving cutlery as defined in this patent application.

[0016] The cookware could be, for example, a pot, a pan, a casserole dish, a roasting pan, etc. For the purposes of this patent application, the generic term "cookware" is used as a collective term for all kitchen appliances used to prepare hot meals, with cooking appliances (stoves or cookers) generating the heat. Cookware in the broader sense also includes vessels used for frying, baking, and other forms of food preparation using heat treatment. However, fondue pots and raclette pans are excluded from the term "cookware" for the purposes of this patent application, as these are specialty kitchen appliances that are not generally stacked and are not generally used for serving. Instead, with these specialty kitchen appliances, each guest or diner prepares their own food.

[0017] The cookware vessel is the container in which the food is prepared, cooked, fried, etc.

[0018] According to the first aspect of the invention, one or more rim elevations are permanently arranged on the upper rim of the vessel. It is therefore not intended, or even not possible, to remove these rim elevations. Nevertheless, these rim elevations can be permanently attached to the upper rim of the vessel in various ways. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the rim elevations 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 production step. They can be produced, for example, by a casting process or by pressing. The rim elevations themselves, as the name suggests, protrude upwards above the actual rim of the vessel. They are designed to serve as a base for serving cutlery, in particular for a serving spoon or a wooden spoon.The proposed solution is technically relatively simple, yet all the more elegant: If one observes the typical falling of serving cutlery into a pot or pan, one notices that it is not usually a central sliding movement toward the center of the bottom of the vessel, but rather that the serving cutlery typically rotates into the cooking vessel. A simple attachment, on the one hand, on the inside of the side wall of the cookware or vessel and, on the other hand, on at least one raised edge at the top of the vessel, has proven entirely sufficient to prevent the serving cutlery from falling into the vessel.

[0019] It is generally possible to provide one or more raised edges. For example, one, two, three, four, five, six, ten, or 20 raised edges may be provided.

[0020] According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper rim or on the outside around the upper rim. "Outside" means that the raised rims are not arranged along the entire rim width b. Instead, they are arranged either only along 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 with regard to the lids to be used: the raised rims do not interfere with the use of conventional lids as usual. Furthermore, the cookware remains stackable as usual.

[0021] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, recesses are provided between the raised edges. These recesses are dimensioned such that a serving cutlery piece can be inserted with its handle into the recesses and rested against an adjacent raised edge. The recesses can, in turn, be implemented in different 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.

[0022] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the recesses are flush with the upper rim of the vessel. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the following applies to the length L1 of the recesses: 1.5 cm < L1 < 2.5 cm, in particular L1 ~ 2 cm. The length of the recesses L1 can in turn be identical to the distances between the adjacent edges of adjacent rim elevations. The described length L1 is dimensioned such that typical serving cutlery can be easily inserted into the recess. Due to the mechanism used to prevent serving cutlery from slipping into the vessel, it is not necessary for the recesses to be individually adapted to the serving cutlery 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 usually also parallel to the upper rim).

[0023] 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. However, it is nevertheless sufficient to prevent serving cutlery from accidentally falling or twisting into the container.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a fastening region of the elevations below the actual elevations 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, wherein these are arranged below the upper edge. In other words, it is possible for an overall ring structure or partial ring structure to be provided in the region of the upper edge of the vessel. The elevations project beyond the upper edge, and the recesses are preferably flush with the upper edge itself. Below the upper edge is the fastening region, which serves to fasten the elevations and / or recesses to the side wall of the vessel.Such a fastening area is particularly useful when the raised rim is not formed directly onto the upper rim in the same production step, for example by casting or pressing. A fastening area can be riveted, screwed, or even glued on, for example. It is also possible to provide the fastening area in the shape of a ring, for example, and to heat it strongly during the manufacturing process (for example to more than 1000°C, i.e. well above cooking temperatures) so that it expands. The fastening area can then be pulled over the upper rim or side wall of the cooking vessel. Subsequent cooling causes the fastening area to contract again, and a permanent fastening can be achieved (so-called "shrinking").

[0025] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are designed without an undercut when viewed from above. This has the advantage that they can be produced in the same manufacturing step as the rim of the vessel, using a casting process or by pressing.

[0026] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are rounded. This reduces the risk of injury.

[0027] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised edges are curved, 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.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are formed essentially all the way around the upper rim of the vessel. Raised rims and recesses or interruptions thus alternate continuously around the entire upper rim of the vessel. This contributes to a particularly aesthetic design of the cooking vessel. Furthermore, this allows for access and safe placement of serving utensils at the table from many different directions.

[0029] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are provided only along one or more partial areas of the rim. This saves material and manufacturing costs. For example, it is possible to provide the raised rim(s) in only one partial area, or in two partial areas, or in three or four partial areas of the rim. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cookware has a handle, and the raised rims are arranged in the area of ​​the handle. Of course, multiple handles can also be provided. Functionally, the provision of one or more raised rims in the area of ​​the handle is entirely sufficient. However, it should be emphasized again at this point that the raised rims are arranged on the upper edge of the vessel and not on the handle itself.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, all edge elevations are arranged at equal distances from one another. This facilitates production and also results in a more attractive design.

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, all edge elevations are identically designed. For example, they have the same dimensions and shapes. This, in turn, simplifies production. However, it is also possible to design the edge elevations differently.

[0031] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the raised rims are heat-resistant. This is ensured, for example, by selecting an appropriate material for the raised rims. Of course, the raised rims are also preferably dishwasher-safe.

[0032] The embodiments of the invention described above may be combined in whole or in part with each other, provided that this does not result in technical contradictions.

[0033] According to a second aspect of the invention, this relates to a cooking utensil, in particular a pot or a pan, which comprises the following: a vessel with a base and with a side wall, wherein the side wall has a circumferential upper edge with an edge width b, characterized in that a ring-like fastening region with one or more edge elevations can be arranged or is arranged circumferentially around the outside of the upper edge of the vessel, wherein in the arranged state the edge elevations extend upwards beyond the upper edge of the vessel and serve as a support for a serving cutlery, in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0034] This embodiment of the invention differs from the first aspect of the invention in that the raised rims are not necessarily permanently arranged on the upper rim of the vessel, but that the ring-like structure with the raised rims can be purchased later, attached by the user, and removed again if necessary. The ring-like structure can, for example, be made of a heat-resistant and possibly elastic plastic, but other materials are also possible. With regard to the geometries of the raised rims, everything that has already been stated in the course of the description of the first aspect of the invention also applies. According to a third aspect of the invention, this relates to a ring adapted for a cookware item according to the second aspect of the invention, having a ring-like fastening area with one or more raised rims.Furthermore, everything that has already been stated above in connection with the first and second aspects of the invention applies to the fastening area and the edge elevations, as long as this does not result in any technical contradictions.

[0035] The various aspects of the invention may be combined in whole or in part, provided that this does not result in technical contradictions.

[0036] The invention will be better understood by reference to the accompanying figures.

[0037] Showing:

[0038] Fig. 1 : shows schematically a perspective view of an inventive

[0039] Cookware with raised edges arranged completely around the upper edge of the vessel;

[0040] Fig. 2: shows schematically a perspective view of an inventive

[0041] Cookware, wherein the edge elevations are arranged only along a partial area of ​​the upper edge;

[0042] Fig. 3: shows schematically a plan view of a cooking utensil according to the invention with edge elevations arranged completely around the upper edge of the vessel;

[0043] Fig. 4: shows schematically a plan view of a cookware according to the invention, wherein the edge elevations are arranged only along a partial area of ​​the upper edge;

[0044] Fig. 5: shows schematically and simplified a top view of edge elevations and

[0045] depressions;

[0046] Fig. 6: shows schematically a variant of edge elevations and

[0047] depressions;

[0048] Fig. 7: shows schematically another variant of edge elevations and

[0049] depressions;

[0050] Fig. 8: shows schematically another variant of edge elevations and

[0051] depressions;

[0052] Fig. 9: shows schematically another variant of edge elevations and

[0053] Recesses; Fig. 10: shows a schematic arrangement or fastening of edge elevations on the upper edge 5 of a cast iron ladle;

[0054] Fig. 11 : shows schematically an arrangement or fastening of edge elevations on the upper edge 5 of a stainless steel pan;

[0055] Fig. 12: shows schematically a perspective view of an inventive

[0056] Cookware, with only two raised edges being provided in the area of ​​one handle of the cookware;

[0057] Fig. 13: shows schematically a perspective view of an inventive

[0058] Cookware, whereby only one raised edge is provided in the area of ​​a handle of the cookware;

[0059] Fig. 14: shows schematically a cooking utensil according to the invention with a lid; and

[0060] Fig. 15: shows schematically another cookware according to the invention with a

[0061] Lid.

[0062] Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a cookware item 1 according to the invention. In the example shown, the cookware item 1 is a pan, but it can also be any other cookware item 1. The cookware item comprises a cooking vessel 2 with a base 3 and a side wall 4. In the example shown, the cookware item also comprises a handle 7, although this is not necessarily present. Multiple handles 7 or one or more handles can also be present. The illustration in Figure 1 is therefore not to be understood as limiting.

[0063] 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 plane-parallel to the base 3, but the rim 5 could instead also be slightly inclined, e.g. slightly inclined inwards. According to the invention, a plurality of edge elevations 6 are permanently arranged on the upper rim 5 of the vessel 2. They serve as a base for a serving utensil 8, in particular for a serving spoon or a wooden spoon. In the example shown, the edge elevations 6 are designed to extend essentially completely around the upper rim 5 of the vessel 2. The edge elevations 6 are rounded and are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper rim 5. Furthermore, the edge elevations 6 shown are each identically designed, and the recesses 9 located between them are also identical.The recesses 9 are also flush with the upper edge 5 of the vessel.

[0064] If the cookware 1 is now used, for example, as serving dish and placed in the middle of a dining table, a user can in principle safely place a serving cutlery 8 in the cookware 1 from any direction and position: The handle of a serving cutlery 8 comes to rest on a raised edge 6 or on two adjacent raised edges 6 in Appendix 10. Furthermore, it is recommended that the inner area, for example the actual scoop, of the serving cutlery 8 be brought into contact with the side wall 4 of the cooking vessel 2 towards the center of the base 3. The contact point or contact area is designated by reference numeral 12 in Figure 1. In this way, the serving cutlery 8 cannot rotate into the vessel 2. A central slipping of a serving cutlery 8 towards the center of the base is extremely rare and not the typical form of mishaps when serving.Nevertheless, it is possible that a serving cutlery item, for example due to a handle that widens towards the back, becomes wedged or stuck between two raised edges 6, making it impossible to slide through centrally. However, such a special shape of the serving cutlery item is not necessary according to the invention. Instead, the invention is universally applicable to virtually all serving cutlery items 8.

[0065] In the example shown, the raised edge portions 6 are furthermore formed integrally with the cooking vessel 2 and manufactured in the same production step. However, this does not have to be the case. When using casting molds, it is further advantageous that—as in Figure 1—the raised edge portions 6 are formed without an undercut relative to a plan view of the cookware 1. This enables easy removal of the cooking vessel 2, including the raised edge portions 6, from a mold.

[0066] The raised edges 6 are also rounded to prevent injuries. In the example shown, the raised edges 6 extend vertically upward relative to the base surface 3. However, the raised edges 6 could also be slightly inclined outward. In both cases, it is possible to use a lid of the cookware 1 as usual. The stackability of the cookware 1 is also maintained.

[0067] Figure 2 schematically shows a perspective view of another cookware item 1 according to the invention. The raised edge portions are arranged only along a portion of the upper edge 5. In the example shown, only seven raised edge portions 6 are provided. However, it would also be possible to provide more or fewer raised edge portions 6. Figure 2 is therefore intended only to illustrate the versatility of the invention.

[0068] Figure 3 schematically shows a plan view of a cookware item 1 according to the invention. Raised edges 6 are arranged completely around the upper edge 5 of the vessel 2. These edges alternate with recesses 9. The contact areas 10 and 12 of the serving cutlery 8 are clearly visible in Figure 3. It is also clear that the upper edge 5 with the width b is not covered by the raised edges 6, so that a lid of the cookware item 1 can be used as usual and the stackability of the cookware item 1 is not impaired.

[0069] Figure 4 schematically shows a plan view of another cookware 1 according to the invention. The raised edge portions 6 are arranged only along a portion of the upper edge 5. In the example shown, there are only three raised edge portions 6. Otherwise, this embodiment is identical to the embodiment shown in Figure 3.

[0070] Figure 5 shows a schematic and highly simplified top view of raised edges 6 and depressions 9. Normally, 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 problem on such cookware. For the sake of simplicity, Figure 5 shows a top view of raised edges 6 of a cooking vessel 2 with a rectangular basic shape. However, the raised edges 6 shown are only a section that is not to be interpreted in a restrictive manner. In the example shown, a length L1 of the recesses 9 is shorter than a length L2 of the raised edges 6. However, it is also possible for the length L1 of the recesses 9 to be longer than the length L2 of the raised edges 6. Finally, it is also possible for the lengths L1 and L2 to be identical.In general, the following preferably applies to a length L1 of the recesses: 1.5 cm < L1 < 2.5 cm, in particular L1 ~ 2 cm. For a length L2 of the edge elevations, the following preferably applies: 2.0 cm < L2 < 3.0 cm.

[0071] Figure 6 schematically shows a further embodiment of edge elevations 6 and depressions 9. In the example shown, the edge elevations consist of the actual elevations 6 and a fastening area 11. The edge elevations 6 alone have a height h1. The fastening area 11 has an additional height h2. This results in a total height h. This can be, for example, approximately 3 cm. However, this does not have to be the case. The surface of the recesses 9 is preferably flush with the upper edge 5 of the cooking vessel 2. The fastening area 11 serves - as the name suggests - to attach the edge elevation structures to the outside of the side wall or to the surrounding upper edge. In the example shown, the edge elevations 6 are arched. They have a length L2 of approximately 3 cm. The recesses 9 are flat and, in the example shown, approximately 2 cm long.Figure 7 schematically shows another design variant of edge elevations 6 and recesses 9. The edge elevations 6 are rounded squares; in the example shown, elevations 6 and recesses 9 are of equal length. The following applies: L1 = L2 = 2.0 cm. However, these dimensions are only examples.

[0072] Figure 8 schematically shows a further embodiment of edge elevations 6 and depressions 9. In the example shown, the edge elevations 6 are wave-shaped with a periodicity P. Within one period, one edge elevation 6 and one depression 9 are thus included.

[0073] Figure 9 schematically shows another embodiment of edge elevations 6 and recesses 9. In the example shown, all edge elevations 6 are identical in their dimensions, but the recesses 9 vary. Short recesses 9 and longer recesses 9a are provided.

[0074] At this point, it should be pointed out again that the examples of edge elevations 6 and depressions 9 shown in Figures 5 to 9 are only examples and are in no way to be understood as restrictive.

[0075] Figure 10 schematically shows an arrangement or fastening of edge elevations 6 on the upper edge 5 of a cast iron pan 1. It is characteristic of most cast iron pans that the side wall 4 projects essentially vertically upwards relative to the base 3. This configuration is taken into account when fastening the edge elevations 6. In the example shown, the entire fastening structure also extends essentially vertically upwards, and the edge elevation structures 6, 9 are fastened to the upper edge 5 around the outside by means of a fastening area 11.

[0076] In contrast, Figure 11 schematically shows an arrangement or attachment of raised rims 6 on the upper rim 5 of a stainless steel pan. Here, the upper rim 5 is normally drawn outward, or the side wall 4 is not vertical, but extends slightly outward, especially in the upper area. For this reason, the structures with raised rims 6 are shaped differently here; they, so to speak, extend the shape of the side wall 4 slightly further outward.

[0077] Figure 12 shows a schematic perspective view of a cookware item 1 according to the invention, wherein only two raised edges 6 are provided in the region of a handle 7 of the cookware item 1. Figure 13 shows a somewhat more minimalist further perspective view of a cookware item 1 according to the invention, wherein only a single raised edge 6 is provided in the region of a handle 7 of the cookware item 1. In both cases, the arrangement of only one or only two raised edges 6 is already sufficient to form a secure attachment for a serving utensil 8. Screwing into the cooking vessel 2 can be reliably prevented. It should be emphasized again at this point that the raised edges 6 are not formed on the handle 7 of the cookware item 1, but are arranged on the cooking vessel 2 or on its upper edge 5.

[0078] Figure 14 schematically shows a side view of a cookware item 1 according to the invention with a lid 13. In the example shown, this is a stainless steel pan with a handle 7, onto which the lid 13 can be easily placed. The raised rims 6 do not interfere: The raised rims are arranged on the outside of the upper edge of the stainless steel pan, in the example shown all the way around – this can, but does not have to be the case. "Outside of the upper edge" implies that the raised rims 6 are also arranged on the outside around the edge 15 of the lid 13; normally, the upper edge 5 of a cooking vessel 2 and the associated lid 13 are approximately flush with each other. In the example shown, the raised rims are slightly inclined outward; however, they could also be oriented vertically upwards. The lid 13 can therefore be easily placed on the stainless steel pan using its handle 14; the raised rims 6 do not obstruct this process.

[0079] Figure 15 shows a schematic side view of a cookware item according to the invention with a lid 13, wherein the cookware 1 is a cast iron pan. The raised edge portions 5 on the cooking vessel 2 are in turn arranged circumferentially around the upper edge 5 and the outside around the edge 15 of the lid 13. The circumferential fastening area 11 is also clearly visible in this example. The inclination of the raised edge portions 6 in the example shown is vertically upwards or towards the bottom 3 of the cooking vessel 2. In this embodiment, too, a lid 13 can be used undisturbed as usual. The ring-like fastening area 11 with the raised edge portions 6 can preferably be formed permanently and in particular integrally with the side wall 4 of the vessel 2; alternatively, however, it can also be formed separately and, for example, only attached by a user of the cookware 1.

[0080] Example 1: Cooking utensil (1), in particular a pot or a pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a base (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper edge (5) with an edge width b, characterized in that one or more edge elevations (6) are permanently arranged on the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2), which are designed to serve as a support (10) for a serving cutlery item (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0081] Example 2: Cookware (1) according to the preceding example, wherein recesses (9) are provided between the edge elevations (6), which are dimensioned such that a serving cutlery (8) can be inserted with its handle into the recesses (9) and can be placed on an adjacent edge elevation (6).

[0082] Example 3: Cookware (1) according to the previous example, wherein the recesses (9) are flush with the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2).

[0083] Example 4: Cookware (1) according to one of examples 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.

[0084] Example 5: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein for a height h1 of the edge elevations (6) the following applies: 1.0 cm < h1 < 2.0 cm, in particular 1.4 cm < h1 < 1.6 cm.

[0085] Example 6: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein for a length L2 of the edge elevations (6) the following applies: 2.0 cm < L2 < 3.0 cm.

[0086] Example 7: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein a fastening region (11) of the edge elevations (6) below the actual elevations has a height h2 for which the following applies: 1.0 cm < h2 < 2.0 cm, in particular h2 ~ 1.5 cm.

[0087] Example 8: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper edge (5).

[0088] Example 9: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are formed integrally with the upper edge (5).

[0089] Example 10: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are formed without an undercut with respect to a plan view of the cookware (1).

[0090] Example 11: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are rounded.

[0091] Example 12: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are curved, wavy or formed as rectangles or squares with rounded corners.

[0092] Example 13: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are formed substantially completely circumferentially around the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2).

[0093] Example 14: Cookware (1) according to one of examples 1 to 12, wherein the edge elevations (6) are provided only along one or more partial regions of the upper edge (5).

[0094] Example 15: Cookware (1) according to the preceding example, wherein the cookware (1) further comprises a handle (7) or grip and wherein the edge elevations (6) are arranged in the region of the handle (7) or grip.

[0095] Example 16: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein all edge elevations (6) are arranged at equal distances from one another.

[0096] Example 17: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein all edge elevations (6) are each identically formed.

[0097] Example 18: Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding examples, wherein the edge elevations (6) are heat-resistant.

[0098] Example 19: Cookware (1), in particular a pot or a pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a base (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper edge (5) with an edge width b, characterized in that a ring-like fastening region (11) with one or more edge elevations (6) can be arranged or is arranged circumferentially around the outside of the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2), wherein in the arranged state the edge elevations (6) extend upwards beyond the upper edge (5) of the vessel (2) and serve as a support (10) for a serving cutlery item (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

[0099] Example 20: Ring adapted for a cookware according to Example 19 with a ring-like fastening area (11) with one or more edge elevations (6).

[0100] List of reference symbols

[0101] 1 cookware

[0102] 2 cooking vessels

[0103] 3 Floor

[0104] 4 side wall

[0105] 5 upper edge of the side wall

[0106] 6 Edge elevation

[0107] 7 stems

[0108] 8 serving cutlery

[0109] 9 Recess, depression

[0110] 9a longer recess

[0111] 10 Investment area

[0112] 11 Mounting area

[0113] 12 Investment area

[0114] 13 lids

[0115] 14 Lid handle

[0116] 15 Edge of the lid

[0117] 16 Handle of the pot / pan

[0118] L1 Length of the recess or depression

[0119] L2 Length of the edge elevation

[0120] L3 Length of a longer recess h1 Height of the edge elevation h2 Height of the fastening area h Total height of the edge elevation including fastening area d Width of the edge elevations b Width of the upper edge

[0121] P period, periodicity

Claims

Patent claims 1. Cookware (1), in particular a pot or pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a base (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper rim (5) with a rim width b, wherein one or more rim elevations (6) are permanently arranged on the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2), which are designed to serve as an attachment (10) for a serving utensil (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon, and wherein the rim elevations (6) are arranged exclusively on the outside of the upper rim (5).

2. Cookware (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein recesses (9) are provided between the rim elevations (6) which are dimensioned such that a serving utensil (8) can be inserted with its handle into the recesses (9) and placed against an adjacent rim elevation (6).

3. Cooking utensil (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 formed integrally 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 one of the preceding claims, wherein the rim elevations (6) are arcuate, wavy or rectangles or squares rounded at the corners.

12. Cooking utensil (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the raised edges (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) or stem.

15. Cookware (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all rim elevations (6) are arranged at equal intervals from one another.

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. Cookware (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, where the cooking utensil (1) is a frying pan.

19. Cookware (1), in particular a pot or pan, comprising: a vessel (2) with a base (3) and with a side wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) has a circumferential upper rim (5) with a rim width b, characterized in that an annular fastening area (11) with one or more rim elevations (6) can be arranged or is arranged circumferentially around the outer surface of the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2), wherein, in the arranged state, the rim elevations (6) extend upwards beyond the upper rim (5) of the vessel (2) and serve as a receptacle (10) for a serving utensil (8), in particular for a serving spoon or a cooking spoon.

20. Ring adapted for a cookware according to claim 19 with a ring-shaped attachment area (11) having one or more raised edges (6).

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