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A temperature indicating apparatus for a cooking vessel, the apparatus having a housing having at least one opening, a template, a light directing mechanism, and a temperature sensing mechanism. The template being positioned generally in alignment with the opening. The light directing mechanism havi

A temperature indicating apparatus for a cooking vessel, the apparatus having a housing having at least one opening, a template, a light directing mechanism, and a temperature sensing mechanism. The template being positioned generally in alignment with the opening. The light directing mechanism having a light radiating structure positioned to illuminate the template. The template being moveably coupled to the temperature sensing mechanism. The light directing mechanism being coupled to the housing. A process for monitoring the temperature of a cooking vessel including a temperature indicating apparatus for a cooking vessel, the apparatus having a housing having at least one opening, a template or translucent panel or both, a light directing mechanism, and a temperature sensing mechanism is also described.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An illuminated accessory for a cooking vessel comprising:a housing having at least one opening;an illumination means coupled to said housing and arranged to illuminate said at least one opening; anda temperature sensing element interposed between said illumination means a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An illuminated accessory for a cooking vessel comprising:a housing having at least one opening;an illumination means coupled to said housing and arranged to illuminate said at least one opening; anda temperature sensing element interposed between said illumination means and at least one opening such that said temperature sensing element is illuminated by said illumination means and is visible through said at least one opening, said temperature sensing element being capable of indicating the temperature of said cooking vessel.