초록 ▼

A steamer assembly includes a steamer insert and an adapter. The steamer insert has a perforated base and a peripheral portion extending outwardly from the base. The adapter has an opening dimensioned to receive the steamer insert and support the perforated surface above the bottom of a cooking pan.

A steamer assembly includes a steamer insert and an adapter. The steamer insert has a perforated base and a peripheral portion extending outwardly from the base. The adapter has an opening dimensioned to receive the steamer insert and support the perforated surface above the bottom of a cooking pan. The peripheral portion of the steamer insert rests upon a rim of the adapter when the steamer assembly is assembled.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an adapter having an inner periphery, an outer periphery and an intermediate region between the inner periphery and the outer periphery, the inner periphery defining an opening, the adapter being engageable with a lip of the cooking pan such that the outer periphery extends

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an adapter having an inner periphery, an outer periphery and an intermediate region between the inner periphery and the outer periphery, the inner periphery defining an opening, the adapter being engageable with a lip of the cooking pan such that the outer periphery extends outward beyond the lip; anda steamer insert nestible within the opening in the adapter, the steamer insert having a perforated base, a rim and a steamer insert lip extending upwardly from the rim and defining an outer periphery of the steamer insert, wherein at least a portion of the rim contacts the intermediate region of the adapter when the steamer insert is inserted in the adapter.