"I hate what they've done to my child...I would never let my own children watch it. "
Vladimir Zworykin, television pioneer ; Talking about an invention in which he played a critical role.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7820947 | Slow cooker A cooking appliance for cooking a foodstuff over a period of time including a shell having a heating cavity and a heating element to heat the heating cavity. A container is removably positionable within the heating cavity and includes a food cavity for receiving the... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7605349 | Slow cooker and method of operation A cooking appliance for cooking a foodstuff over a period of time including a shell having a heating cavity and a heating element to heat the heating cavity. A container is removably positionable within the heating cavity and includes a food cavity for receiving the... | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7312425 | Programmable slow-cooker appliance A programmable slow-cooker appliance uses an application-specific integrated circuit digital controller, in which a user sets a time and temperature for cooking a food item. The digital controller prevents the unit from functioning only as a “keep warm” applianc... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7022946 | Electronic drinking mug An electronic drinking mug includes a mug having an outer surface, a heating element in thermal communication with the mug for heating a liquid disposed in the mug, and a temperature sensor in communication with the heating element. The mug has a controller in commu... | 04/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6963051 | Slow cooker This invention discloses an electrical slow cooker. Said slow cooker has an added thermal insulating layer, which is formed by filling foaming materials in the gap between the shell and the inner casing as well as between the pedestal and the inner casing, so as to ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6953913 | Hot pan A pan warmer and controller for the pan warmer allows a user to preset operating conditions of the pan warmer using a digital controller, and to lock out changes to the operation of the pan warmer unless a code has been entered. The pan warmer monitors water level a... | 10/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6864462 | Electronic drinking mug An electronic drinking mug includes a heating element in thermal communication with the mug for heating a liquid contained in the mug, a temperture sensoring in communication with the heating element for monitoring a temperature of the liquid, a controller integrall... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6744019 | Electric cooking apparatus An electric cooking apparatus can be used for many purposes and includes heating programs and a control device. The heating programs can be changed freely through the operation of an operation panel. The heating temperature and time can be programmed according to a ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6580056 | Biological specimen heating device and quality control method for immunohistochemistry heat retrieval procedures A heating device for heating biological specimens is comprised of an electric pressure cooker with a pressure gauge, and a temperature sensor connected to a controller with a temperature display and a temperature alert. The controller is arranged to heat ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6536333 | Electric cooking appliance having an electric connector at the outside of the casing An electric cooking appliance, such as a fryer, having a receptacle provided to receive a cooking liquid, the receptacle being disposed at least partially in a casing having a lateral wall, and an electric connector mounted in an opening of the lateral wa... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6414274 | Electrical heater lid The Electrical Heater Lid is a cover-type food cooking and warming apparatus that provides surface cooking by evenly passing intense heat over the food being cooked in a pot, pan, or skillet. Many foods require surface heat to eliminate flipping the food ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6310329 | Heatable container assembly A heatable container assembly for heating liquids placed in the container. The heatable container assembly includes a base unit with a heating coil, a container positionable on the base unit, and a heatable gel positioned within a bottom chamber of the co... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6218645 | Control device for an electrical cooking appliance A control device for an electrical cooking appliance having a case, a bowl and a heating element associated with the bowl. The control device includes a rotatable part mounted for rotation about an axis and supporting elements having indicia and/or arrang... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6084216 | Heating vessel and method of controlling the heating element of such a vessel A liquid heating vessel, such as a kettle, enables user selection of the temperature to which the liquid is to be heated. A thermal sensor is provided which is responsive to the temperature of the heating element. During the heating cycle, the operation o... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5938961 | Electronic controller for heating apparatus A controller for controlling the cooking of food within a cooking apparatus. The controller is comprised of a temperature sensor input for receiving an output of a temperature sensor and a system for initiating a cook of a food product based upon a set co... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5865098 | Multiple container slow cooker device A multiple container slow cooker device that includes a manual disabling mechanism for manually disabling the cooking element of one of the food cooking containers and an automatic cooking element disabling mechanism for disconnecting the cooking element ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5847365 | Instant-on cooking device controller A unique instant-on feature for a cooking device that allows microprocessor control of the device after a period of idling. When activated, the instant-on enabler switch sends a signal to the microprocessor, which checks an internal clock to determine the... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5794522 | Electrical cooking apparatus, in particular deep fat dryer Electric cooking apparatus comprising an insulating enclosure (12) which has spaced inner and outer shells (13, 14). A cooking vessel (22) is mounted removably in the enclosure at a distance from the inner shell (14). An electric heating device (30) compr... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5766661 | Method for controlling a rice cooker to evenly distribute rice therein A rice cooker is placed on a turntable, and uncooked rice is poured thereinto. As the uncooked rice is poured-in, a motor rotates the turntable alternately clockwise and counterclockwise to cause the rice to be evenly distributed therein. The cooker carri... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5740721 | Electrical safety device for food heating appliance The field of the invention concerns heating or cooking appliances. The cooking appliance comprises a casing (2) enclosing an integrated fixed or removable cooking receptacle (1) and heating means thermally connected to the cooking receptacle (1), means (3... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5716537 | Cooker and assembly method An electric cooker includes a unitary cast metal cooking vessel and a generally cylindrical base ring sized to mate with a perimeter flange of the cooking vessel. The base ring includes a number of support legs integrally molded therein for support of the... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5504295 | Electric cooking apparatus Electric cooking apparatus having a base (1) in the shape of a frame with an open bottom, a removable pan (2) adapted to rest on the base, a cooking grille (3) for food disposed above the pan (2), and an electric heating resistance (4) disposed below the ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5429039 | Multipurpose cooker A multipurpose cooker, which includes a cooker body a cover hinged to the cooker body, an inner casing fixedly mounted within the cooker body, an electric heater supported on springs inside the inner casing, a heating control circuit, an inductor disposed... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5379683 | Cooker An improved cooking apparatus or cooker which heats and cooks food items in a cooking liquid medium by effectively controlling the temperature of the liquid medium. The cooker starts forcible combustion irrespective of the temperature of the liquid medium... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5352866 | Fryer temperature control system An oil fryer control system simultaneously controlling oil temperature and cooking time. A proportional, integral and derivative temperature control is used to maintain the oil temperature below and above a predetermined set point temperature. In addition... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5271085 | Temperature-controlled laboratory beaker comprising a heating element and temperature sensor bonded to the outer surface of the beaker by a silicone-rubber molding A temperature-controlled laboratory heating apparatus consisting of a flexible electrical heater wrapped around the exterior surface of a conventional glass or metal beaker and permanently encased within a rubber molding forming an insulating ring around ... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5111026 | Control device and method for an electric rice cooker A control device of an electric rice cooker in which the temperature and time is precisely controlled for both boiling rice and warming the boiled rice by a program stored in a microprocessor. The control device includes a temperature detector, a boiling ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4993593 | Apparatus and methods for dispensing a flowable medium A flowable medium, such as a liquid, a semi-liquid, or a liquid containing particulate matter, can be automatically dispensed in a premeasured amount or in a continuous stream. When the flowable medium is being dispensed in a premeasured amount, such amou... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4948950 | Heating system, control device therefor and methods of making the same A heating system, a deep fat fryer, control devices therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the control device comprising a temperature sensing unit for sensing the actual temperature of the output heating effect of a heat producing unit, an... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4845341 | Heating system, control device therefor and methods of making the same A heating system, a deep fat fryer, control devices therefor and methods of making the same are provided, the control device comprising a temperature sensing unit for sensing the actual temperature of the output heating effect of a heat producing unit, an... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4812625 | Temperature control system for cooking apparatus A temperature control system for cooking apparatus, for example, a fryer using cooking oil or shortening which is heated by a suitable heating element. The cooking apparatus has different modes of operation including start-up mode, idle mode and cooking m... | 03/14/1989 |