The FUTURA pressure cooker, made popular by the Galloping Gourmet, has an "airplane door" locking mechanism. This lid actually locks UNDER the lip of the pot.  It's easy and simple to use.

The Hawkins Futura has a 1/4 inch thick base providing for incredible durability and reliable, even cooking.  Hard anodized, non-tarnish, scratch proof Satilon finish.  Satilon is stick resistant and extremely abrasion resistant.  Stay cool handles and helper handles make handling easier.

• Features:
• * Anodized Aluminum
• * Cooks faster than microwave
• * Saves fuel cost
• * Beautifully integrated form and function.
• * Cooks on average 46% faster than microwave oven.
• * Safety features:
• o Inside-fitting lid is pressure locked while in operation, patented pressure regulator prevents clogging of steam vent, direction, controlled fingertip steam release, shielded safety valve.
• * Body and lid are hard-anodised to over 50 microns, this surface will not tarnish, pit, corrode or scratch, it will prevent food from coming into contact with aluminium at core, it will stay looking new for years.
• * Stay-cool handles.
• * For all cook tops, gas, electric, ceramic, halogen (but not induction).
• * Comes securely packed in a full colour box with grid, cleaning brush and cookbook with tested recipes.
• * Guaranteed for 5 years.
• * Made in India
• * Over 23 Million Pressure Cookers sold worldwide