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A device for recovering, harnessing and reutilizing heat from along a side wall of a cooking vessel, a cooking vessel comprising such device, and a method of using such device. The device can be constructed as part of the cooking vessel or can be an accessory that attaches to different sized cooking

A device for recovering, harnessing and reutilizing heat from along a side wall of a cooking vessel, a cooking vessel comprising such device, and a method of using such device. The device can be constructed as part of the cooking vessel or can be an accessory that attaches to different sized cooking vessels via adjusting means. Specifically, the device is made of a highly conductive and durable metal or metal alloy and comprises a skirt-like body, extending from the side of the cooking vessel and attached to a perforated slip-like portion that may be attached to or integrated into the side wall of the cooking vessel. The device harnesses and reutilizes heat from the underside of the body and safely and efficiently transfers the heat to the cooking vessel through conduction. The device can further comprise diffusers, a bottom portion with a plurality of ventilation openings, and a heat shield.

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What is claimed is: 1. A device for attachment to a side wall of a cooking vessel, comprising:a cylindrical element mounted to or attached to said side wall of said cooking vessel at a first elevation above a bottom end portion of said cooking vessel;a perforated portion attached to said cylindrical

What is claimed is: 1. A device for attachment to a side wall of a cooking vessel, comprising:a cylindrical element mounted to or attached to said side wall of said cooking vessel at a first elevation above a bottom end portion of said cooking vessel;a perforated portion attached to said cylindrical element; anda body element extending from said cylindrical element, wherein said body element comprises a first end portion that is attached to or integrally molded to said cylindrical element and a second end portion which is located at a distance from said side wall, and further wherein said body element extends has a curved cross-section adapted to extend about a periphery of said cooking vessel, away from said side wall, and downwardly to a second elevation above said bottom end portion of said cooking vessel; wherein said body element includes a bottom portion connected to said second end portion; and wherein said bottom portion comprises a plurality of ventilation openings.