US20120018468A1 - Hot pot transport - Google Patents

Abstract

A transport strap for transporting a pot or casserole comprising: a lid attachment, where said lid attachment securing fits over a lid handle. A slit opening may be provided in the center of the lid attachment to secure the lid attachment to the lid handle. At least one strap extends from opposite sides of the lid attachment and may include a first buckle and a second buckle where the first buckle and second buckle join to secure the at least one strap around the perimeter of the pot or casserole dish. Further, a handle may be provide to lift the pot or casserole where the handle extends from the at least one strap.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• 1. Field of Invention
• The present invention relates to a strap that is utilized to transport or a pot or casserole dish.
• 2. Description of Related Art
• Many times individuals prepare foods in a pot or a casserole-type dish that includes a lid and a pot or a large bowl, in the case of a casserole, that contains contents of the prepared dish. When preparing food in the pot or a casserole it is necessary to extract the food for consumption and in some cases the pot or casserole is transported to a table or an alternative location for consumption. Many pots come with handles that are used to lift and transport the pot from the stove to an alternate location, further many casserole dishes include handles. The use of handles to transport a pot or casserole requires the use of two hands. Further, the lid is placed upon the pot or casserole. The lid is secured merely by gravity and may not completely seal the opening when transporting a pot therefore spillage may occur due to the lack of a firm seal of the lid on to the pot or alternatively the user may simply lose their grip of the handles while transporting the pot. In addition to the handles, an individual may have to use a potholder or pad to grasp the handle due to the temperature of the handle. Also, many casseroles do not come equipped with handles for the transporting of.
• U.S. Patent Application No. 20020038808 discloses an apparatus for transporting pots and pans that may be used to transport a load of cookware therein. The apparatus is a single-handle device that carries pots within a flexible panel that creates a pocket to hold a heat resistant plate for supporting a pot or pan.
• It would be advantageous to have a device that slips over any pot or casserole and secures the lid in place for transporting a pot or casserole. It would further be advantageous to have a handle that attaches to the enclosing strap that therefore enables for the easy movement of the pot or casserole in a single-handed fashion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention relates to a transport strap for transporting a pot or casserole comprising: a lid attachment, where said lid attachment securing fits over a lid handle; a means to secure the lid attachment to the lid handle; at least one strap extending from opposite sides of the lid attachment; a means to secure the at least one strap around the perimeter of the pot or casserole dish; and a means to lift the pot or casserole extending from the at least one strap. In one particular embodiment, the means to secure the lid may include a slit opening in the center of the lid attachment and the at least one strap may include a first buckle and a second buckle where the first buckle and second buckle join to secure the at least one strap. The second buckle may be adjustable along the length of the at least one strap. In another particular embodiment, the means to lift includes a handle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
• FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a transport strap according to the present invention.
• FIG. 2 depicts the attachment handle to the transport strap in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
• The present invention relates to a transport strap that may be attached to a pot or casserole dish to secure the lid onto the pot and provide a means for the transporting of the pot or casserole dish in a single-handed fashion. The present invention includes a lid attachment that slides over the lid and therefore secures the lid in place while the strap extends around the outer perimeter of the pot. The strap includes adjustable buckles that allow for the adjustment of length of the strap in order to accommodate various sizes of pots and casseroles.
• In reference toFIG. 1, atransport strap10 is depicted. Thetransport strap10 includes alid attachment21 that has a slit opening22 in the center thereof. Theslit opening22 provides a means for the insertion of a pot lid into thelid attachment21. Extending from each side of thelid attachment21 are straps24(a),24(b). A buckle26(a) is provided at the end of strap24(a) and an adjusting buckle26(b) is provided at the end of strap24(b). The buckles26(a),26(b) provide a means to secure the straps24(a),24(b) around the pot or casserole. The buckle26(b) adjusts in order to accommodate various sizes of pots and casserole. When thetransport strap10 is placed onto a pot, the lid handle slides through the slit opening22 and the straps24(a),24(b) extend around the outer perimeter of the pot to secure the lid to the pot or a casserole.
• FIG. 2 depicts the attachment of thetransport strap10 onto a pot. As shown, thelid attachment21 firmly surrounds the lid handle of the pot lid. Straps24(a),24(b) extend from each side of thelid attachment21 and extend around the perimeter of the pot. A handle26 is provided that attaches to the straps24(a),24(b) and provides a means for the lifting and transporting of the pot. The straps24(a),24(b) are designed of flexible material that is heat resistant in order to withstand heat from the pot or casserole. In one particular embodiment, the straps are made of a silicone rubber. The handle that extends from the straps may be made of cotton material to provide a comfortable handle for the transporting of the pot or casserole. The lid attachment may also be manufactured of a heat resistant silicone rubber. Use of the transport strap and handle according to the present invention therefore allows for easy transporting of a hot pot or casserole in a one-handed fashion. It therefore obviates the need for potholders or pads to transport the pot or casserole. Further it eliminates any spilling risk that is typically associated with transporting a pot due to the unsecured lid. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims (5)

1. A transport strap for transporting a pot or casserole comprising:

a. a lid attachment, where said lid attachment securing fits over a lid handle;

b. a means to secure the lid attachment to the lid handle;

c. at least one strap extending from opposite sides of the lid attachment;

d. a means to secure the at least one strap around the perimeter of the pot or casserole dish; and

e. a means to lift the pot or casserole extending from the at least one strap.

2. The transport strap according toclaim 1 where said means to secure the lid includes a slit opening in the center of the lid attachment.

3. The transport strap according toclaim 1, where said means to secure the at least one strap includes a first buckle and a second buckle where the first buckle and second buckle join to secure the at least one strap.

4. The transport strap according toclaim 3, where said second buckle is adjustable along the length of the at least one strap.

5. The transport strap according toclaim 1, where said means to lift includes a handle.

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