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Cover for stovetop mounted in counter

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-10
CHURCHILL STEVE P
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[0004]Another advantage of the present invention is that it may be put over any stovetop and can be put away when not in use.
[0005]Another advantage of the present invention is that it is decorative.
[0006]Another advantage of the present invention is that it the cover may be coated for decorative purposes or to color match other parts of the kitchen.
[0007]Another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention is designed for stovetops in counters.
[0008]Another advantage of the present invention is that the cover provides a means of limiting access to knobs and other stove top controls by children and the like.
[0009]Still another advantage of the present invention is that the present invention may be easily and economically manufactured.

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The stovetops take up valuable counter space and can be unattractive.

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[0020]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, there is shown in FIG. 1 a stovetop 10 mounted within a counter 12. The stovetop shown is gas operated but the invention encompasses all stovetop types including but not limited to electric, gas, glass flattop grills and other types. Stovetop 10 and its control knobs 14 are covered by rectangular stovetop cover 17 wherein all burners 18 may be covered thereby preventing the stovetop from inadvertent or unwanted turning on i.e. by children. The cover 17 has a flat member 20 having a flat surface and a side member 22 depending from a periphery of flat member 20. Side member 22 is supported on the outer edge 24 of the stovetop 10 around the periphery of stovetop 10. Alternatively side member 22 can be supported on counter 12 around a periphery of stovetop 10. A preferred embodiment of the stovetop cover is made of a metal such as, but not limited to, stainless steel or aluminum. The stovetop cover can al...

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Abstract

A cover for a stovetop, which is mounted in a counter, having a flat member and a peripheral side member depending therefrom with first and second handles formed in the depending peripheral side member. The cover is made of metal, plastic or ceramic material for decorative purposes, entertaining and / or additional counter space.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a cover for stovetops that are mounted within countertops. More particularly the present invention relates to a decorative cover for a stovetop mounted within a countertop for creation of additional counter space.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many stovetops are mounted in or adjacent counters. The stovetops take up valuable counter space and can be unattractive. The space taken by stovetops could be used for counter space for working and / or for entertaining.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]An advantage of the present invention is that it increases counter space.[0004]Another advantage of the present invention is that it may be put over any stovetop and can be put away when not in use.[0005]Another advantage of the present invention is that it is decorative.[0006]Another advantage of the present invention is that it the cover may be coated for decorative purposes or to color match other parts of the kitchen.[0007]Another ad...

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IPC IPC(8): F24C15/10
CPCF24C15/12
Inventor CHURCHILL, STEVE P.
Owner CHURCHILL STEVE P
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