Joyce Chen's wok design patent was granted.
On October 27, 1970, the United States Patent Office granted Joyce Chen Design Patent D219,223 for her innovative "Peking Wok." This patent marked a milestone in making Asian cooking more accessible to American households. The Peking Wok’s design adapted traditional wok features to suit Western stovetops, blending cultural authenticity with contemporary utility, thereby enlarging the culinary capabilities of countless home kitchens across the nation.