Patent 7363923 was granted and assigned to Illinois Tool Works on April, 2008 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A cook top includes a one-piece drip pan beneath all burners for collecting spillage and drips originating at the burners. Burner assemblies having burners therein are located by and supported on the drip pan. Grates are provided above the burners and have chamfered flame-facing surfaces.