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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168924 | Overheat protection control component for liquid heating vessel The invention provides an overheat protection control component for a liquid heating vessel which includes a control body (1); a single-integrated dual-actuation thermally sensitive bimetallic actuator (2) is provided on the upper face of the control b... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8097834 | Liquid heating vessels A liquid heating vessel comprising heating means for heating liquid in the vessel, electronic control means, electromagnetic switching means for interrupting or reducing power to the heating means, and temperature sensing means for providing a signal dependent on th... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8089031 | Heating apparatus for heating objects to be heated, heating method for heating the objects to be heated, and storage medium in which computer-readable program is stored The present invention provides a heating apparatus for heating objects to be processed, which can detect a temperature of the objects to be processed with higher precision and accuracy, thereby to achieve higher precision temperature control. A heating apparatus ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080767 | Thermal processing apparatus and thermal processing method for object to be processed A thermal processing apparatus comprising a processing vessel containing, in addition to a plurality of objects subject to heat treatment, an acoustic wave device for temperature measurement. A holding unit holds the plurality of objects to be processed and an objec... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7786410 | Method of controlling electric kettle for “dry” burn prevention A method of controlling an electric kettle for “dry” burn prevention during heating process, including the steps of: providing a temperature sensor, a microprocessor, and a control circuit; detecting the water temperature; determining the temperature rate change... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7777159 | Kettle controller The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for boiling a liquid such as water. The liquid is heated at full power when the measured temperature of the liquid is below a first predetermined threshold. When the temperature is above the first predetermined ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7441714 | Liquid warming system A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and th... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7347674 | Pump A fluid pump of the type in which a housing assembly has a first sub-housing having an electric motor therein which is in line with a second sub-housing having the impeller therein, with the motor having a rotor shaft which extends through a seal of the first sub-ho... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347260 | Method for determining tracer concentration in oil and gas production fluids A method for determining the extent of recovery of materials injected or otherwise introduced into oil wells or subsurface formations is practiced using a portable device. The portable device can also be used to determiner the occurrence of a predetermined condition... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311268 | Nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle A nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle includes at least one feed line element adapted for connection to a cleaning liquid supply container. At least one nozzle element is connected to the feed line element by a channel section in the basic body. A h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309422 | Fryer filtration arrangement A fryer filtration arrangement utilizes certain automated components. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7291812 | Programmable cooker A cooking appliance configured with a programmable controller within a heating unit. The programmable controller is configured to control a plurality of functions of the cooking appliance. The controller is located in the base of the appliance and is in communicatio... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285760 | Bucket with access door A bucket including a bottom section and a side wall extending upwardly therefrom to define an interior region. The bottom section has a compartment located therein. The bottom section further includes a door that may be moved between a first position that allows acc... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279660 | Apparatus for brewing beverages An electrically heated water kettle comprises a vessel for holding a liquid for extraction of tea, coffee or other food material. The vessel includes a partially open immersible container sized to allow the passage of water between the walls of the vessel. The conta... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7229294 | Supplying power Apparatus for use in supplying power includes an input connector and first and second output connectors. The input connector has first and second sets of pins. The first set is dedicated to receiving DC power, and the second set is dedicated to receiving AC power. T... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7218847 | Heating unit for heating a workpiece with light-absorbing heat conducting layer A heating unit heats a work piece 6 by heat conduction from a heat conducting plate 4 on which light from a light source 1 is irradiated, wherein the heat conducting plate 4 comprises a holding member 2 having optical transparency,... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7203565 | Temperature abnormality detection method and semiconductor manufacturing apparatus A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes: a hot plate that heats an article to be processed; a temperature control section that controls temperature of the hot plate; a main body control section that controls the entirety of the apparatus based on a process ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7196293 | Timed accessory adapter An electric adapter for providing output power to an accessory includes an adapter housing having a projection configured for insertion into a DC power accessory port, the projection carrying an electrical input conductor, a power outlet cord extending from the hous... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190893 | Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass A fluid heater apparatus and method of making same includes a low porosity material, thermally conductive mass. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive mass for imparting heat to the mass. Fluid in a flow path through the mass absorbs heat from the mas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7177536 | Fluid heating heater The invention provides a fluid heater in which the efficiency of heat transfer to a fluid is improved, downsizing of the heater itself can be achieved, and the rise time until warm water heated to a necessary temperature is supplied is shortened, which results in re... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173225 | Induction heating pan The present invention relates to an induction heating pan comprising a pan body having an inner pan and an outer pan, a lid and a hinge member to connect the lid to the pan body, wherein the hinge member comprises a hollow cylindrical part which contains various con... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7158717 | Apparatus for altering a temperature state of a liquid within a container and method of use An apparatus for altering a temperature state of a liquid within a container and method of use are disclosed. In one form, an apparatus includes an oval housing having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a middle portion having a front side and a rear side. The sai... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148451 | Rice cooker When water temperature is high and time germinating step is short, it is hard to cook freely to individual preference, and water turbidity and bad smell are likely to occur. By germinating with immersing brown rice or rice with the germ in water at 28 to 34 degrees ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128275 | Liquid warming device with basin A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and th... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7115324 | Method of combining welding and adhesive bonding for joining metal components A method of joining metal components having the steps of depositing adhesive material between the components and welding the components together via solid-state or fusion welding. The welds are spaced apart from the adhesive material and are produced so as to preven... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7109445 | Cooking apparatus with electronic recipe display A cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber and user interface, which includes a controller, display, and memory for storing recipes. The display is coupled to the controller and displays recipes. A method includes selectively displaying recipes and selecting a m... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7071447 | Automobile coffee maker The 12 Volts DC powered cooker to be installed by the vehicle's manufacturers or the vehicle's owner. The unit will heat liquid temperature to 100° C. and will switch off at temperature greater than 100° C. The switching and temperature monitoring is controlled by... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7053338 | Electric cooker In one aspect, an electric cooker comprises a pan that may have a planar upper surface portion, and a lid configured such that condensation that collects on its inner surface drains outside the pan. In another aspect, a serpentine heating element may be mounted to t... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7015429 | Deep fryer A deep fryer has an outer housing (4) closed by a lid (14) and an immersed type heating element (28) extending into an oil containing receptacle (22), the housing having an upper rim at which the lid (14) is supported, with the und... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7009149 | Slow cooker and stand A slow cooker is provided that includes a ceramic cooking vessel and a base for supporting and heating the cooking vessel. The cooking vessel preferably extends substantially the upper surface of the base when mounted thereto. A stand is provided for supporting the ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004360 | Easy pour tea kettle A tea kettle includes kettle body and a lid that covers a fill opening in the body. The lid includes a knob within which a whistle is positioned. A spout is attached to the kettle body and has a passageway. A ball seat is positioned within the passageway as is a str... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7002111 | Electric warmer with a current sensor The present invention relates to an electric warmer for heating a container by means of a heat transfer medium. The warmer comprises a jar into which the container can be inserted for heating, and an electric heating device comprising at least one resistance heating... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6952524 | Fluid heater temperature balancing apparatus A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body in a flow path envelop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6941857 | Cooking apparatus A domestic fryer assembly and method of using which includes interconnected shell and cooking pot with the shell having an interior cavity receiving the cooking pot. A heating unit as in a resistance bar heater unit is supported by the combination shell and cooking ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942383 | Cooking pan The cooking pan in which one side of an outer circumferential face of a main body is combined with a handle through a bolt fastening has such a construction that a temperature display member is equipped with an upper face of a coupling end part combined with a guide... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6943323 | Battery operated self heating thermos container A thermos container with inner sealing cap and outer cap used to contain solid or liquid foods. Integral heating coils contained within the innermost compartment of the receptacle receives energy from the main power cord connected to the On/Off sliding switch power ... | 09/13/2005 |
