IP Library Granted Patent US 43,839
Granted Patent E1
US 43,839 · App. 13/219,912 · Granted Dec 4, 2012

Baking tray

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Patent No.
US 43,839
App. No.
13/219,912
Granted
Dec 4, 2012
Kind
E1
Abstract

A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.

Claims (30)

1. A baking tray comprising:

an outer shell;

a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item, the bottom plate being removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell;

a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate, the divider assembly configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces; and

a stand positionable beneath the bottom plate and including a first portion having a periphery sized to fit within and extend through an opening in the outer shell to support the bottom plate apart from the outer shell, and a second portion positioned lower than the first portion relative to a support surface such that ventilation is provided below the first portion and within the periphery via an open space in the stand.

2. The baking tray of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell includes a lower lip, and wherein the bottom plate is supported by the lower lip when positioned within the outer shell.

3. The baking tray of claim 1 , wherein the divider assembly includes a handle to facilitate positioning the divider assembly within the outer shell.

4. The baking tray of claim 1 , wherein the divider assembly is configured to divide the food item into a plurality of generally rectangular-shaped pieces.

5. The baking tray of claim 1 , wherein the divider assembly is configured to divide the food item into a plurality of generally wedge-shaped pieces.

6. The baking tray of claim 1 , wherein the second portion supports the outer shell above the support surface.

7. The baking tray of claim 6 , wherein the stand supports the bottom plate above the outer shell.

8. A baking assembly comprising:

an outer shell defining an opening;

a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell and overlying the opening for supporting a food item, the bottom plate being removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell; and

a wire stand positionable beneath the bottom plate, the stand including a first portion sized to fit within the opening to support the bottom plate apart from the outer shell.

9. The baking assembly of claim 8 , wherein the outer shell includes a lower lip defining the opening, and wherein the bottom plate is supported by the lower lip when positioned within the outer shell.

10. The baking assembly of claim 8 , wherein the stand includes a second portion to support the outer shell when the first portion of the stand supports the bottom plate apart from the outer shell.

11. The baking assembly of claim 10 , wherein the second portion is positioned lower than the first portion relative to a support surface, and wherein the second portion supports the outer shell between the support surface and the bottom plate.

12. The baking assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate, wherein the divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.

13. The baking assembly of claim 12 , wherein the divider assembly includes a handle to facilitate positioning of the divider assembly within the outer shell.

14. The baking assembly of claim 12 , wherein the divider assembly is configured to divide the food item into a plurality of generally rectangular-shaped pieces.

15. The baking assembly of claim 12 , wherein the divider assembly is configured to divide the food item into a plurality of generally wedge-shaped pieces.

16. The baking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the stand is a wire stand.

17. A baking assembly comprising:

an outer shell defining an opening;

a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell and overlying the opening for supporting a food item, the bottom plate being removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell; and

a stand positionable beneath the bottom plate, the stand including a first portion having a periphery sized to fit within the opening to support the bottom plate apart from the outer shell, and a second portion positioned lower than the first portion relative to a support surface such that ventilation is provided from below the second portion up to and within the periphery of the first portion via an open space in the stand.

18. The baking assembly of claim 17 , wherein the outer shell defines an outermost periphery and the stand defines an outermost periphery, the outermost periphery of the stand being larger than the outermost periphery of the outer shell.

19. The baking assembly of claim 17 , wherein the first portion of the stand supports the bottom plate substantially about a periphery of the bottom plate.

20. The baking assembly of claim 17 , wherein the stand is a wire stand.

Assignments (17)
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT R/F 029579/0894 Recorded Mar 6, 2025
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: FPG, LLC; CLP FPG, INC.
Reel/Frame 070434/0732 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 5, 2018
From: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 045498/0033 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 5, 2018
From: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 045498/0001 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 19, 2017
From: SJC DLF II-H, LLC, AS AGENT
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 043239/0271 →
MERGER Recorded Dec 13, 2016
From: FRANCIS I ACQUISITION CORP.
To: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
Reel/Frame 040721/0518 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2016
From: SJC DLF II-H, LLC, AS AGENT
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 040274/0182 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2016
From: BANK OF AMERICA, NA
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC, FORMERLY FPG LLC
Reel/Frame 040274/0155 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2016
From: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
To: FRANCIS I ACQUISITION CORP.
Reel/Frame 039793/0409 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 9, 2015
From: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
To: SJC DLF II-H, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 034747/0027 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT REEL/FRAME NO. 29564/0203 Recorded Jan 7, 2015
From: LBC CREDIT PARTNERS II, L.P.
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC (F/K/A FPG, LLC)
Reel/Frame 034741/0252 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 7, 2013
From: FPG, LLC; CLP FPG, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 029579/0894 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 3, 2013
From: FPG, LLC
To: LBC CREDIT PARTNERS II, L.P., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 029564/0203 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 11, 2012
From: XTRAORDINARY HOME PRODUCTS, LLC
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 029445/0506 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 4, 2012
From: NICHOLSON, SCOTT; LONG, LORI A.
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 029401/0255 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 4, 2012
From: HENRY, LOU; ANCONA, BRUCE
To: XTRAORDINARY HOME PRODUCTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 029401/0204 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 3, 2012
From: FPG, LLC
To: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 029395/0765 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 17, 2012
From: FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
To: FPG, LLC
Reel/Frame 028802/0142 →