Claims:1. A lid assembly for a cooking vessel comprising:
a lid configured to cover and uncover the cooking vessel;
a fan configured at a pre-determined position on the lid for circulating hot air inside the cooking vessel;
a handle positioned on an upper surface of the lid;
a temperature sensor configured on the handle, the sensor configured to sense temperature inside the cooking vessel, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals;
a visual display provided on the handle of the lid; and
a processor operatively coupled with the fan, the temperatures sensor, and the visual display, wherein the processor operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processors to:
extract, a second set of signals from the first set of signals, wherein the second set of signals pertain to a value of sensed temperature inside the cooking vessel;
transmit a first set of actuation signals to the visual display to indicate extracted value of the temperature;
compare the extracted value of temperature with a pre-stored temperature limit;
transmit a second set of actuation signals, when the compared temperature within a range of the pre-stored temperature limit, wherein the second set of actuation signals enable switching on the fan.
2. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to transmit a third set of actuation signals to the fan when the compared temperature is beyond the pre-stored temperature limit, wherein the third set of actuation signals enable switching off the fan.
3. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more actuators configured with the lid assembly, and the one or more actuators operatively coupled with the fan and the processor, wherein upon actuation, the one or more actuators facilitates switching on and off the fan.
4. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises any or a combination of relay, switch and button.
5. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more apertures configured at the lid, the one or more apertures facilitate dispersion of air outside the cooking vessel.
6. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the visual display comprises an organic light emitting diodes (OLED), light emitting diode (LED) and any combination thereof.
7. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid assembly includes a power source operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the visual display, and the processor, wherein the power source is configured to supply electric power to the lid assembly, and wherein the power source comprises any or a combination of rechargeable battery, rechargeable cell, electrochemical cells, storage battery, secondary cell, and capacitor bank.
8. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid assembly comprises a charging port adapted to accommodate a charger, and wherein the charger facilitates charging of the lid assembly.
9. The lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle is made of plastic, insulating materials, and any combination thereof.

, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates, in general, to cooking vessels, and more specifically to a lid for the cooking vessel which facilitates in maintaining a uniform temperature throughout the cooking vessel for proper cooking of food.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Generally, pots are containers for cooking food, and the pot include a body which contain the food to be cooked, and a lid for covering and uncovering the pot body to cook the food properly.
[0004] These conventional lids for covering and uncovering the pot body have various limitations in their implementation. For instance, after covering the lid on the pot body, the food contained in middle surface of the pot can be cooked more, and the food contained in side surfaces of the pot can be cooked less, as the heat is not evenly transferred to the food and cooking takes more time than usual. Therefore, it is required that a user opens the lid after some time and stirs the food contained in the pot, such that the food can be cooked on a uniform temperature.
[0005] In another instance, sometime a pre-defined temperature is required to cook a particular type of the food, but the user cannot predict the temperature by its own. Thus, to avoid the above mentioned problems, the user needs to buy a separate temperature sensor for measuring the inside temperature of the pot. However, to perform these additional operations namely measuring the temperature of the food, or stirring the food for uniform cooking manual efforts and time are required.
[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a simple and efficient solution which can obviate the aforementioned limitations associated with the conventional lid for covering the cooking vessels.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy are as listed herein below.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a lid for covering and uncovering a cooking vessel.
[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a lid that can facilitate in cooking of food at a uniform temperature.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a lid that can reduce the cooking time.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a lid that can enable retaining of the moisture in the food.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a lid that can be of variable sizes, and can be fitted on any type of cooking vessel.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost-effective lid.

SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates, in general, to cooking vessels, and more specifically to a lid for the cooking vessel which facilitates in maintaining a uniform temperature throughout the cooking vessel for proper cooking of food.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a lid assembly for a cooking vessel. The lid assembly may include a lid configured to cover and uncover the cooking vessel, a fan configured at a pre-determined position on the lid for circulating hot air inside the cooking vessel. A handle may be positioned on an upper surface of the lid, and a temperature sensor may be configured on the handle, such that the sensor may be configured to sense temperature inside the cooking vessel, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, and a visual display may be provided on the handle of the lid. A processor may be operatively coupled with the fan, the temperatures sensor, and the visual display, where the processor operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processors to extract, a second set of signals from the first set of signals, where the second set of signals pertain to a value of sensed temperature inside the cooking vessel. The processor may transmit a first set of actuation signals to the visual display to indicate extracted value of the temperature. The processor may compare the extracted value of temperature with a pre-stored temperature limit, and may transmit a second set of actuation signals, when the compared temperature within a range of the pre-stored temperature limit, where the second set of actuation signals enable switching on the fan.
[0016] In an aspect, the processor may be configured to transmit a third set of actuation signals to the fan when the compared temperature is beyond the pre-stored temperature limit, where the third set of actuation signals enable switching off the fan.
[0017] In an aspect, the one or more actuators configured with the lid assembly, and the one or more actuators operatively coupled with the fan and the processor, where upon actuation, the one or more actuators facilitates switching on and off the fan.
[0018] In an aspect, the actuator may include any or a combination of relay, switch and button.
[0019] In an aspect, the one or more apertures may be configured at the lid, such that the one or more apertures facilitate dispersion of air outside the cooking vessel.
[0020] In an aspect, the visual display may includes an organic light emitting diodes (OLED), light emitting diode (LED) and any combination thereof.
[0021] In an aspect, the lid assembly may includes a power source operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the visual display, and the processor, wherein the power source is configured to supply electric power to the lid assembly, and wherein the power source comprises any or a combination of rechargeable battery, rechargeable cell, electrochemical cells, storage battery, secondary cell, and capacitor bank.
[0022] In an aspect, the lid assembly may include a charging port adapted to accommodate a charger, and wherein the charger facilitates charging of the lid assembly.
[0023] In an aspect, the handle may be made of plastic, insulating materials, and any combination thereof.
[0024] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view and representation of the proposed lid assembly for a cooking vessel, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed the proposed lid assembly for a cooking vessel, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0029] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non – claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0032] The present disclosure relates, in general, to cooking vessels, and more specifically to a lid for the cooking vessel which facilitates in maintaining a uniform temperature throughout the cooking vessel for proper cooking of food.
[0033] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a lid assembly for a cooking vessel. The lid assembly can include a lid configured to cover and uncover the cooking vessel, a fan configured at a pre-determined position on the lid for circulating hot air inside the cooking vessel. A handle can be positioned on an upper surface of the lid, and a temperature sensor can be configured on the handle, such that the sensor can be configured to sense temperature inside the cooking vessel, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, and a visual display can be provided on the handle of the lid. A processor can be operatively coupled with the fan, the temperatures sensor, and the visual display, where the processor operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processors to extract, a second set of signals from the first set of signals, where the second set of signals pertain to a value of sensed temperature inside the cooking vessel. The processor can transmit a first set of actuation signals to the visual display to indicate extracted value of the temperature. The processor can compare the extracted value of temperature with a pre-stored temperature limit, and can transmit a second set of actuation signals, when the compared temperature within a range of the pre-stored temperature limit, where the second set of actuation signals enable switching on the fan.
[0034] In an embodiment, the processor can be configured to transmit a third set of actuation signals to the fan when the compared temperature is beyond the pre-stored temperature limit, where the third set of actuation signals enable switching off the fan.
[0035] In an embodiment, the one or more actuators configured with the lid assembly, and the one or more actuators operatively coupled with the fan and the processor, where upon actuation, the one or more actuators facilitates switching on and off the fan.
[0036] In an embodiment, the actuator can comprise any or a combination of relay, switch and button.
[0037] In an embodiment, the one or more apertures can be configured at the lid, such that the one or more apertures facilitate dispersion of air outside the cooking vessel.
[0038] In an embodiment, the visual display can comprises an organic light emitting diodes (OLED), light emitting diode (LED) and any combination thereof.
[0039] In an embodiment, the lid assembly can comprises a power source operatively coupled to the one or more sensors, the visual display, and the processor, wherein the power source is configured to supply electric power to the lid assembly, and wherein the power source comprises any or a combination of rechargeable battery, rechargeable cell, electrochemical cells, storage battery, secondary cell, and capacitor bank.
[0040] In an embodiment, the lid assembly can comprise a charging port adapted to accommodate a charger, and wherein the charger facilitates charging of the lid assembly.
[0041] In an embodiment, the handle can be made of plastic, insulating materials, and any combination thereof.
[0042] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view and representation of the proposed lid assembly for a cooking vessel, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0043] As illustrated in FIG.1, the proposed lid assembly (100) can include a lid (102), a fan (104), a handle (106), a temperature sensor (108), and a processor (112). The fan (104) and the temperature sensor (108) can be operatively coupled to the processor (112). In an illustrated embodiment, the lid assembly (100) can facilitate in covering and uncovering of a cooking vessel (not shown) that enables cooking ingredients to be heated rapidly, and heating facilitates in heating the cooking ingredients in a suitable manner. In an exemplary embodiment, the cooking vessel can be a cooking pot, a skillet or similar cookware.
[0044] In an embodiment, the lid (102) can be adapted to cover and uncover opening of the cooking vessels. During cooking, the lid (102) maintains the temperature inside the cooking vessel to be high, that prevents releasing of excessive steam from the cooking vessel. In another embodiment, the lid (102) can be of different diameter in order to fit on the cooking vessels of different diameters. In an exemplary embodiment, the lid (102) can be formed of a transparent material such as tempered glass which enables a user to easily identify the progress of cooking, without removing the lid (102) from the cooking vessel. In another exemplary embodiment, the lid (102) can be made of metal or similar materials. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the lid (102) can be of a parabolic shape, forming a dome.
[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, a rubber ring can be coupled to the lid (102), such that when the lid (202) is positioned at the cooking vessel, the rubber ring prevents the lid (102) from getting damaged due to corner sides of the cooking vessel. In another exemplary embodiment, the shape of the side walls of the lid (102) can be formed such that the lid (102) can be prevented from getting damaged due to the corner sides of the cooking vessel.
[0046] In an embodiment, the fan (104) can be configured at a pre-determined position on the lid (102), and the fan is adapted to circulate the hot air inside the cooking vessel. In another embodiment, the fan, through convection mechanism, can facilitate circulation of heat in the cooking vessel that facilitates uniform cooking of the cooking ingredients from all sides, where the convection mechanism is a process by which the heat is transferred through movement of a heated fluid such as air, gas, and liquid.
[0047] In an embodiment, the handle (106) can be configured to an exterior surface of the lid (102), and the handle (106) can be centrally positioned. The handle (106) can include an indent adjacent to the lid (102), which enables the user to grasp the handle (106) and lift the lid (102). In an exemplary embodiment, the handle (106) can be preferably made from a rigid, durable material with insulating properties, such as wood or high-density polymer, preventing the handle (106) from being heated to the point, which becomes too hot to touch.
[0048] In an embodiment, the temperature sensor (108) can be configured to detect the temperature inside the cooking vessel, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, where the first set of signals can be transmitted to the processor (112). In an exemplary embodiment, the temperature sensor (108) can facilitate determining the value of temperature inside the cooking vessel and can indicate the value of temperature on a visual display (110). In another exemplary embodiment, the fan can be switched on or off according the value of temperature. In yet another embodiment, the user can take necessary steps to maintain the uniform temperature inside the cooking vessel, by increasing or decreasing, the flame or the temperature from a cooking stove.
[0049] In an embodiment, the visual display (110) can be positioned at the handle (106), the visual display (110) facilitates in displaying the value of the temperature inside the cooking vessel. In another embodiment, the visual display (110) can includes an organic light emitting diodes (OLED) display, light emitting diode (LED) display, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display or other suitable type of display, but not limited to the likes.
[0050] In an embodiment, the processor (112) can be configured to receive the first set of signals in electrical form from the temperature sensor (108), and convert the first set of signals from electrical form to machine readable form or binary form. In another embodiment, the processor (112) can be configured to actuate the fan (104), and indicate the value of the temperature on the visual display (110).
[0051] In another embodiment, the processor (112) can be microprocessor, microcontroller, Arduino Uno, At mega 328, and other similar processing unit, but not limited to the likes, and the processor can be operatively coupled with a memory, where the memory stores instructions executable by the processors such that the values of the temperatures, and the likes.
[0052] In an embodiment, the lid can include one or more apertures (114) (collectively referred as apertures (114), and individually referred as aperture (114), hereinafter), the apertures (114) facilitate dispersion of steam outside the cooking vessel during the cooking process. In another embodiment, the apertures (114) can be configured at a pre-defined distance from each other, and enables steam to discharge from the cooking vessel to the external environment. In an exemplary embodiment, the apertures (114) can be enabled to discharge water drops from the cooking vessel to the environment, where the water drops can be obtained by liquefying the steam into the cooking vessel.
[0053] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the proposed the proposed lid assembly for a cooking vessel, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0054] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the temperature sensor (108), the visual display (110) and one or more actuators (202) (collectively referred as actuators (202), and individually referred as actuator (202), hereinafter) can be operatively coupled with the processor (112). In another embodiment, the actuator (202) can be operative coupled with the fan directly, and upon actuating the at least one actuator (202), the actuator facilitates switching on and off the fan (104) In yet another embodiment, the actuator (202) can include any or a combination of relay, switch, button, and the likes.
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, a motor (not shown) can be operatively coupled with the fan (104), where the rotation of motor facilitates rotating the fan (104) at a pre-determined speed. In another exemplary embodiment, upon actuation of the at least once actuator (202), the motor rotates, such that the rotation of motor enables rotating the fan in a clockwise direction, and the hot air inside the cooking surface circulated in the entire cooking vessel, which reduces cooking speed.
[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one actuator (202) can be configured with the lid (102) to initiate sensing of the temperature inside the cooking vessel, when the lid (102) is positioned on the cooking vessel, during the cooking process.
[0057] In an embodiment, when the lid (202) is positioned at the cooking vessel, during the cooking process, the temperature sensor (108) senses the temperature inside the cooking vessel and correspondingly generates the first set of signals. The first set of signals can be transmitted to the processor (112), and the processor (112) extracts the second set of signals from the first set of signals, where the second set of signals can pertain the value of sensed temperature inside the cooking vessel. The processor (202) can transmit a first set of actuation signals to the visual display (110) to indicate extracted value of the temperature. In another embodiment, the extracted value of the temperature can be displayed on the visual display until the cooking process ends.
[0058] In an embodiment, the processor (202) can compare the extracted value of the temperature with a pre-stored temperature limit, and transmit a second set of actuation signals to the at least one actuator (202) when the compared temperature is within a range of the pre-stored temperature limit, where the second set of actuation signals enable switching on the fan, by actuating the at least one actuator (202). In another embodiment, the fan can be directly switched on upon receiving the second set of actuation signals from the processor (202).
[0059] In an embodiment, the processor (202) can be configured to transmit a third set of actuation signals to the at least one actuator (202) when the compared temperature is beyond the pre-stored temperature limit, where the third set of actuation signals enable switching off the fan, by actuating the at least one actuator (202). In another embodiment, the fan can be directly switched off upon receiving the third set of actuation signals from the processor (202).
[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, the pre-stored temperature limits can be stored in the memory. The pre-stored temperature limits can be taken as a suitable range, for example, the temperature within a range of eighty degree Celsius to two hundred degree Celsius can be used as a suitable range. In another exemplary embodiment, when the temperature of the cooking vessel is found equal or within the range of eighty degree Celsius to two hundred degree Celsius, the fan can be switched on. In yet another exemplary embodiment, when the temperature of the cooking vessel is found below the eighty degree Celsius or above the two hundred degree Celsius the fan (104) can be switched off automatically.
[0061] In an embodiment, the lid assembly (100) can include a power source (116) to supply electric power the lid assembly (100), where the power sources can include any or a combination of rechargeable battery, rechargeable cell, electrochemical cells, storage battery, secondary cell, and capacitor bank, and the likes. In another embodiment, the power source can be operatively coupled to the fan (104), the temperature sensor (108), the visual display (110), the processor (112), the actuators (202), and the motor to supply the electric power. In yet another embodiment, the lid assembly (100) can include a charging port (118) adapted to accommodate a charger, such that the charger can facilitate charging of the lid assembly (100).
[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the lid assembly (100) can facilitate baking and roasting of a food item such as cake, cookie, and the likes. The cooking vessel can be positioned at the gas stove, and the lid (102) can be used to cover the cooking vessel to bake the food item, without using a microwave or any other equipment which facilitates the cooking of the food item using dry heat.
[0063] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[0064] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practised without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0065] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0066] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0067] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0068] The present disclosure provides a lid for covering and uncovering a cooking vessel.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a lid that can facilitate in cooking of food at a uniform temperature.
[0070] The present disclosure provides a lid that can reduce the cooking time.
[0071] The present disclosure provides a lid that can enable retaining of the moisture in the food.
[0072] The present disclosure provides a lid that can be of variable sizes, and can be fitted on any type of cooking vessel.
[0073] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost-effective lid.