Joyce Chen filed a patent for a new wok design.
On March 10, 1970, Joyce Chen filed a U.S. design patent for her flat-bottom "Peking Wok," a significant advancement in adapting traditional Chinese cookware for Western kitchens. Designed to work efficiently on Western electric stoves, this innovation demonstrated Chen's commitment to cultural exchange through practical culinary tools. Her wok design helped normalize Chinese cooking practices in American homes, facilitating culinary exploration and accessibility, maintaining authenticity while adapting to modern conveniences.