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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7592571 | Rotating element seal assembly A seal assembly includes a mount that selectively rotates an element and a seal that prevents leakage of a liquid therethrough. ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7372007 | Medium voltage heater element An electrical heater bundle has heater elements, each including a metal tube, an electrical resistance coil within the tube, a conductor pin connected to the coil and protruding from an end of the tube, and an electrical insulation powder surrounding the coil within... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361837 | Electrical connection device An electrical connection device (10) for connecting a multi-core machine cable to another electrical device comprises a body (12) having an end-face with apertures and a plurality of insulating sleeves (22) extending about the apertures and a pl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7315692 | Electrical water heater The present invention discloses an electrical water heater including a container body which is adapted to contain a predetermined volume of water, a heating unit mounted to the heater body for heating the water, and a temperature control unit for operating the heati... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309422 | Fryer filtration arrangement A fryer filtration arrangement utilizes certain automated components. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299948 | Reservoirs for bottled liquid dispensers A thermally-insulated reservoir 9 for a dispenser in which liquid is supplied from a bottle to a discharge outlet via a reservoir, has an inner wall 23 and an outer wall 24 defining a sealed and evacuated heat-insulating cavity 30 at leas... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7257321 | Device for heating liquids The invention relates to a device for heating liquids, comprising: a liquid container, at least one electrical heating element connected to the liquid container for heating liquid received in the liquid container, at least one boiling sensor connected to, the inner ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7211770 | Deep frying appliance An electric deep frying appliance adapted for the heating of cooking oil comprising a bowl and heating assembly; said heating assembly including a heat distributor wherein said heat distributor is in the form of an annular dished member; said heating assembly furthe... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7167642 | Heating apparatus with removable container, such as for foodstuffs, and features for moderating heat flux to the removable container Apparatuses and methods for heating foodstuffs, or other contents sensitive to high heat flux, such as sauces and gravies, without sticking; so that watching and stirring of the foodstuff is not needed during heating. The novel apparatuses and methods provide such h... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159644 | Food preparation and storage device A food storage and preparation device (10, 50, 100, 200) is provided for more rapidly cooling or heating a mass of food or other product contained within a storage pan. The device includes a plurality of air contact fins (20) which rapidly convey heat ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7145105 | Electric kettle The invention concerns an electric kettle comprising a power supply base (1) including electrical connection means (3), and, a removable container (2) including a reservoir (4), a electrical heating element (5), matching electrical... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7111760 | Baby bottle regulation and dispensing system The invention relates to a formula regulation and dispensing system for baby bottles, which allows a controlled volume of formula to be administered through a baby bottle for feeding. This controlled amount of formula allows the user to monitor and regulate the cons... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7098427 | Device for filtration of the frying bath in an electric fryer having an immersed heating resistor A device for filtering the frying bath of an electric fryer having a heating resistor that is immersed in a frying bath in a tank during frying, the device including: a filter screen adapted to extend beneath the immersed electric resistor; and at least one holding ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091455 | Electric thermos jug An electric thermos jug comprises generally from the top to the bottom a lid assembly, a spout assembly, a double-layer vacuum body, a heating element, an underbody, and a base. An insulating plate and an insulating material layer are provided under the heating elem... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7084375 | Cookpot The present invention relates to a cooking appliance used for boiling or cooking food, or more particularly, to a cooking pot, which can rapidly heat water or food, and thereafter can suppress overflowing of water or food therein, while simultaneously maintaining it... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6976052 | Spa control system An improved spa control system is disclosed. The invention describes a spa control system which calculates the time required to heat the water in the spa system to a desired temperature. From that information, the heating rate of the spa system can be determined, an... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6914514 | Switch for water boiling appliance such as a kettle A steam-responsive switch for use in an electrical water boiling appliance comprises a main body (12) from which extends a tubular portion (13) having at or near its leading end a heat responsive bimetal (16) extending across the mouth thereof w... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6789461 | Water level detecting device for a percolator A water level detecting device for a percolator includes a pot body having a coffee powder container provided on the topside and a buoy device installed in the interior. The buoy device consists of a buoy rod fitted thereon with a buoy. A detecting device (a magneti... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6157007 | Chafing dish heater An improved heater assembly for use with a chafing dish having water and food pans with complemental peripheral flanges is disclosed. The assembly includes a corner piece sized to be interposed between such flanges to maintain at least portions of such fl... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6058926 | Drop-in steamer A steamer is provided comprising a tank shell, one or more top doors acting as a cover to the steamer, a food holding grid inside the tank shell, and an elongated open-top water tray below the food holding grid to keep the steamer and food therein at a de... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5990455 | Chafing dish A heater for use with a chafing dish having water and food pans with complemental peripheral flanges is disclosed. The heater includes a spacer sized to be interposed between such flanges to maintain at least portions of the flanges in spaced relationship... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5968396 | Warmer insertable into bottle A compact, portable warmer which is insertable into a bottle for the purpose of warming and stirring contents of the bottle. The warmer has a projecting heating element having a stainless steel sheath configured similarly to a paddle, and a cap for protec... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5841108 | Electrical element for heater plates, in particular for kettles A tubular electrical element lying substantially in a plane is fixed under a heater plate of an electrical appliance. The ends of the element are connected to a thermal limiter disposed near the middle of the element to measure at least the temperature of... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5758572 | Sunken receptacle unit with resilient receptacle retaining surface A sunken receptacle unit for insertion in an opening of a counter having a top surface and a bottom surface includes a receptacle having a bottom and a plurality of walls defining an interior cavity, a receptacle support surface extending outwardly from t... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5635092 | Controls for electrically heated water boiling vessels Described is an electric immersion heating element for a water boiling vessel which has a single thermal sensor which protects the element against overheating by switching on and off dependant on dryness and water boiling conditions.... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5508494 | Portable cup for warming beverages Disclosed is a beverage cup for warming beverages that is made of thermally and electrically insulating material, such as injection molded low-melting point plastic, and has an integral heater element that warms the beverage. Also disclosed is a system fo... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5447597 | Apparatus for loosening wallpaper An apparatus for loosening wallpaper by means of steam, consisting of a steam generator and a steam plate connected to the steam generator by a steam hose, in which the steam generator incorporates a boiler which is closeable by means of a cover provided ... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5388178 | Safety control system of a boiling clothes washing machine A safety control system for a boiling clothes washing machine has paired wash water temperature detecting devices and heater temperature detecting devices, for accurately detecting and controlling the temperature of the wash water, and for preventing the ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5386100 | Control arrangement for immersion liquid heaters An electric immersion water heater comprises a vessel with a heating element having cold tail ends extending individually through a side wall of the vessel. Temperature sensing elements sense temperature levels of an outer wall of the heating element outw... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5381729 | Food warming vessel for cafeterias and restaurants The warming device of the present invention includes a food tray or pan formed from metal so as to promote the conduction of heat to the food contained in the pan. The pan is held within a sump vessel adapted to contain a heat transfer fluid such as water... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5377299 | Water heating apparatus having a thermal and liquid level sensor assembly A beverage brewing apparatus which includes a heated water reservoir, a heating element retained in the reservoir, and a thermostatic and a low water sensor configuration positioned in a heat exchange relationship with the heated water reservoir. The ther... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5347610 | Safety control system for a clothes washer incorporating primary, secondary, and tertiary temperature sensors The boiling water washing machine provides a safety control device for a heater. The safety control device comprises a metal bracket sealingly mounted on a tub. On the top of the bracket the heater is contactedly mounted. On the inner of the bracket the t... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5313876 | Spaghetti cooking system A pasta cooking system including an automatic control which permits a cooking vat containing water to be automatically filled to a predetermined level in response to turning the system on, maintained at a constant level by the addition of water during rep... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5305415 | Electric steam generator having molded plastic lid and base secured together by a snap-fit connection arrangement A portable electric wallpaper steamer has a generator (G) including a base (1) and lid (2), both injection molded of plastic material. An elastomeric sealing ring (29) is seated in a recess in a circumferential interengagement zone between the lid and bas... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5274736 | Pressurized heating apparatus for making coffee in an automobile A transportable pressurized coffee maker adapted to be used in and mounted to an automobile includes a coffee cup to receive brew which can be secured in tandem with the brewing chamber to prevent spills while driving. Safety features include temperature ... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5269217 | Food warming vessel for cafeterias, restaurants and the like A food warmer is provided which includes a metal food tray having side and bottom walls and a mouth at the top opening upwardly. A hollow well or sump vessel is provided around the food tray. The sump vessel is formed from a highly filled thermosetting pl... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5203257 | Food warming vessel for cafeterias, restaurants and the like A food warmer is provided which includes a food containment vessel or pan having side and bottom walls and a mouth at the top opening upwardly. A hollow well or sump vessel is provided around the food containment vessel. The sump vessel has bottom and sid... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5129033 | Disposable thermostatically controlled electric surgical-medical irrigation and lavage liquid warming bowl and method of use A warming bowl for electrically heating lavage and irrigation liquid for use during medical-surgical procedures includes an electric heating device and an automatic thermostatic control to heat and maintain the liquid at a substantially constant temperatu... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5118927 | Precooked food warmer utilizing immersible sword like heat transfer members A precooked-food warmer for baby and diet food which is contained in an openable, rigid container comprises a housing that can be fixed to the container and in which is located an electrical heating unit. The unit is equipped with connectors such that ene... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5045672 | Chafing dish and method of using same A chafing dish has a constantly energized, lift out immersion heater. The heater has a heat loop configured to permit concurrent use of flame from cans of fuel without the flame damaging the heater. The heat loop is positioned in a water pan. Cool arms pr... | 09/03/1991 |
