Portable kitchen for preparing and storing foods or the like

Abstract

A portable kitchen, which includes a case having at least one cover movable between closed and open positions, the closed position being for compact containment of contents therein, and the open position exposing the contents for use. A plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices are supported within the case, including: a refrigerator unit capable of containing and storing foods a conventional refrigerator storage temperatures; and a microwave power unit for microwave heating of foods; a cooking unit having cooking burners for heating cookware or the like for preparing heated foods. A power connecting device is provided for connecting an outside source of power to the food preparation and storage devices to provide functioning power to the devices.

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       19 . A portable kitchen, which comprises: 
 a) a case having at least one cover movable between closed and open positions, the closed position being for compact containment of a plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case and entirely hidden by the at least one cover when in the closed position, and the open position being for exposing at least one of the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices from the compact containment and exposing the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices for use:    b) the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case, including: 
 1) a refrigerator unit for containing and storing foods, said refrigeration unit cooling and maintaining the foods at conventional refrigerator storage temperatures; and  
 2) a cooking unit having cooking burners for heating cookware and foods for preparation thereof; and  
   c) a power connecting device connectable to an outside source of power to said food preparation and storage devices to provide functioning power to said devices.    
   
   
       20 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 19 , wherein said power connecting device is at least one of a direct current (i.e., D.C.) connecting device and an alternating current (i.e., A.C.) connecting device.  
   
   
       21 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 20 , wherein said refrigerator unit is capable of maintaining food items at between about 34° F. and about 46° F., when supplied with power.  
   
   
       22 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 21 , further comprising a toaster device supported by said case for toasting food items.  
   
   
       23 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 22 , further comprising a storage space and a plurality of support shelves for supporting utensils, equipment, or food.  
   
   
       24 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 23 , wherein said power connecting device is a power inverter having a power cord for connection to a direct current (i.e., D.C.) source.  
   
   
       25 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 24 , wherein said power cord includes a device for connection to a cigarette/cigar lighter of a motorized unit.  
   
   
       26 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 25 , wherein said motorized unit is an automobile, SUV, RV, mini-van, or a boat.  
   
   
       27 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 26 , wherein said power connecting device is a power connection device having a power cord adapted for connection to a conventional alternating current (i.e., A.C.) power source.  
   
   
       28 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 27 , wherein said power cord includes a connection device at one end for connection with an alternating current (i.e., A.C.) power source.  
   
   
       29 . The portable kitchen according to  claim 28 , wherein said A.C. power source is a standard wall duplex outlet.  
   
   
       30 . A portable kitchen, which comprises: 
 a) a case having at least a pair of covers pivotably movable between closed and open positions, the closed positions of said covers being for compact containment of a plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case and entirely hidden by said covers when in the closed positions, and the open positions being for exposing the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices from the compact containment and exposing the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices for use:    b) the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case, including: 
 1) a refrigerator unit for containing and storing foods, said refrigeration unit cooling and maintaining the foods at conventional refrigerator storage temperatures;  
 2) a toaster device for toasting foods; and  
 3) a cooking unit having cooking burners for heating cookware and foods for preparation thereof; and  
   c) a power connecting device connectable to an outside source of power to said food preparation and storage devices to provide functioning power to said devices.    
   
   
       31 . A portable suitcase type kitchen, which comprises: 
 a) a portable case having a carry handle and at least a pair of hinged covers pivotably movable between closed and open positions, the closed positions of said covers being for compact containment of a plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case and entirely hidden by said covers when in the closed positions, and the open positions being for exposing the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices from the compact containment and exposing the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices for use:    b) the plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices supported within said case, including: 
 1) a refrigerator unit for containing and storing foods, said refrigeration unit cooling and maintaining the foods at conventional refrigerator storage temperatures;  
 2) a toaster device for toasting foods; and  
 3) a cooking unit having cooking burners for heating cookware and foods for preparation thereof, said cooking unit positioned adjacent said microwave unit and separated therefrom by an insulating wall; and  
   c) a power connecting device connectable to an outside source of power to said food preparation and storage devices to provide functioning power to said devices.