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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8003923 | Household appliance with display that is raised from a surface A domestic appliance device with a light signal unit, a control unit, which is designed to interact with the light signal unit for outputting information by means of a light signal, and a carrier unit for supporting the light signal unit. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7932482 | Diffuser with light emitting diode nightlight An electrically operated diffuser has a fragrance-emitting element (8) for facilitating diffusion of an active material, and at least one light emitting diode (7). The at least one light emitting diode (7) serves as a nightlight and has a lumino... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7700900 | Panel arrangement for a domestic appliance A panel arrangement for a domestic appliance, having a panel which can be fitted to the domestic appliance such that it is visible from the outside. Indicator and/or operator controls are provided which are mounted on the panel. A printed circuit board comprises con... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7635829 | Function-supervising device A road finisher has a terminal box from which an electric supply circuit originates to supply electric current to at least one electric heating element for heating work components. A device for supervising the function of the at least one electric heating element in... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7619186 | Intelligent user interface for multi-purpose oven using infrared heating for reduced cooking time An intelligent user interface for the selection of predefined cooking profiles for a number of different foods to be cooked in a multi-purpose oven using infrared heating. When a food has not been predefined for cooking in the infrared multi-purpose oven, procedures... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7615726 | Identification of electric heater capacity An electric heater is provided with an identifying resistor associated with a connection between the heater and a fan control. When the electric heater is connected to the control, the identifying resistor provides information with regard to the capacity of the part... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7576304 | Monitor device for monitoring the exposure of circuits to current and voltage from a tool A device for monitoring the voltage or current applied to sensitive components on a circuit board by an assembly tool protects the sensitive components from damage caused by the voltage or current applied to the circuit board. ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7554062 | Retractable display unit An electronic appliance is provided including a display unit movably installed along a guide rail, a protection cover which slides between a first position covering the display unit and a second position exposing the display unit, and a connection unit connecting th... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7473869 | Cooking apparatus using barcode A cooking apparatus using barcodes, including: a barcode reader which reads a barcode including cooking information recorded in the barcode; a cooking information calculator which analyzes the basic cooking information based on an analysis rule for analyzing the coo... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7446285 | Foodstuffs processing apparatus with memo information device The present invention provides a combination weighing apparatus (1) capable of eliminating the need for memo paper for messages and reminders. A memory (22) of a control unit (20), which comprehensively controls the operation of the combination ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7408132 | Temperature sensor for power supply A temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, senses the temperature inside a power source connector, or other portion, of a power supply. This sensed temperature may then be used to determine if the output power should be reduced or switched off in order to avoid ove... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7390992 | Heat blanket The heat blanket (10) comprises an operative unit (20) and a control/power supply unit (40) which can be electrically connected on one side to the power mains and on the other side to the operative unit (20). The operative unit (20... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7388176 | Heating device with thin heating boards A heating device includes a case having a plurality of openings and a plurality of slits are defined in bars of the case so that a plurality of heating boards are engaged with the slits of the case at an equal distance. A power control device is connected to the cas... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381930 | Reminder for convection cooking Provided is a cooking appliance, such as a convection cooking appliance. The appliance includes a heating element, an annunciator, and a user interface for receiving a plurality of control settings from a user. The control settings include a time setting. The applia... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372004 | Method and device for recording the registration of the connection of a household appliance to a bus line configuration The aim of the invention is to record the registration of the connection of a household appliance to a bus line configuration to which a plurality of household appliances is to be, or is, connected, for the transmission of data. To this end, the household appliance ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7372003 | System and method for monitoring food Systems and methods for monitoring conditions that affect the quality of food being served. Conditions such as temperature and elapsed time affect the quality of food and the safety of food consumers. Various embodiments of monitoring systems can be incorporated wit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363502 | Systems and methods for powering up controllers In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for powering up a controller is described. The system includes a power source, a heat generator adapted to receive power from the power source, and a controller adapted to receive power from the power source and a... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361866 | Cooking apparatus using barcode A cooking apparatus using barcodes, including: a barcode reader which reads a barcode including cooking information recorded in the barcode; a cooking information calculator which analyzes the basic cooking information based on an analysis rule for analyzing the coo... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361867 | Electronic scale and method for weight measurement including correction means for correcting a weight dependent signal A scale having an electronic weighing system to generate a weight-dependent signal and a digital signal processing unit (18). The digital signal processing unit (18) has a circuit or program parts which measure the time elapsed since connection of the ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7355150 | Food preparation system with inductive power A food preparation system includes a non-contact power supply for energizing a cooking appliance. The food preparation system includes a communication system for enabling communication between a food appliance and the system. The appliance transmits an identifier to... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348527 | Microwave oven having a door ventilation system A microwave oven for use in cooking food having a door and door mounted controls and a cooling system where the door mounted controls are disclosed. The microwave oven having an external enclosure defining an outer cabinet and an oven cavity supported within the ext... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335861 | Cooking stove A cooking stove which prevents the quantity of heat generated by a gas burner from increasing continuously contrary to the user's expectations, while allowing the user to easily operate the appliance. A cooking stove includes an operation portion 6 having tou... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335858 | Toaster using infrared heating for reduced toasting time A toaster uses radiant heat at infrared wavelengths optimized for producing rapid and uniform toasting of a food product. The infrared wavelengths of the radiated heat are selected for optimum speed and quality (browning and moisture content) of the food product. Th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329841 | Method for operating an oven, and an associated device Method and control device for operating an oven. The control device comprises an operating panel which is substantially flat and sealed. One or more touch-sensitive regions of the panel define electronic on/off switches and an electronic rotary switch. Processing me... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326888 | Cooking apparatus, cooking system and cooking control method using the same Disclosed herein is a cooking apparatus and cooking system which allows a user to change cooking information that is suitable to the preferences of the user and the amount of food when cooking food using automatic cooking information, and a cooking control method us... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327246 | Safety shut-off system A safety shut-off system controls power supply to an appliance to prevent accidental fires and the like. The shut-off system includes a shut-off switch for connection in series with the power supply of the appliance. A controller opens the switch in response to dete... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323663 | Multi-purpose oven using infrared heating for reduced cooking time An oven using radiant heat at infrared wavelengths optimized for producing rapid and uniform cooking of a wide variety of foods. The infrared oven toasts, bakes, broils, and re-heats food at a much faster speed while maintaining high quality in taste and appearance ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314537 | Method and apparatus for detecting a plasma The present invention presents an improved apparatus and method for monitoring a material processing system, where the material processing system includes a processing tool, test signal source, and a filter/detector. The test signal source providing a first test sig... | 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 |
| 7311067 | Implement A manually operated implement comprising a housing for accommodating a drive motor that drives a tool. A fan wheel is disposed in the housing and is driven by the drive motor. A fan wheel cover covers the fan wheel toward the outer side of the housing. Ribs are disp... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304274 | Control of a cooktop heating element A user control generates a heat level input signal responsive to a user of a cooktop heating element. Logic generates an output signal having a duty cycle corresponding to the input signal. An electromechanical device connected to apply power from a source to the he... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304275 | Cooking apparatus, cooking system, and cooking control method utilizing bar code A cooking apparatus, cooking system, and cooking control method using a bar code, in which automatic cooking of food is performed when the bar code attached to a package of the food is lost or damaged. The cooking apparatus for cooking food using cooking data includ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304270 | Integrated warmer drawer and warmer zone controls A range for heating foods having a body comprising a top surface, a first chamber located within the range, a second chamber located within the range, multiple heating elements arranged on the top surface for cooking food, an upper and lower heating element arranged... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301130 | Oven system with automated messages In an in-store oven system audible customer messages are automatically generated based upon a food product cooked in an oven within the store. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293705 | Radio frequency identification method and system of distributing products A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and c... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291814 | Grip heater control apparatus A grip heater control apparatus (7) capable of increasing the opportunities to enable a heater (2) to warm a grip (1) while suppressing a voltage drop of a battery (10), the grip heater control apparatus comprising a heater (2) for... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7282677 | Menu selection device in microwave oven A menu selection device for a cooking device is provided which is constructed such that a single display device may be divided into a menu guide unit and a menu selection unit. The menu guide unit is used to display a variety of menus, whereas the menu selection uni... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281811 | Multi-clarity lenses The present invention is directed toward apparatuses, devices, methods, kits, programs, and combinations to disperse and/or project light. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention where a light effect of glowing, diffuse, and projected light is desire... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279662 | Temperature control device adapted to prevent overheating A temperature control device comprising a heater, a plurality of heater temperature sensors, a heater temperature controller, and a power supply unit, and adapted to prevent overheating and fires caused by the overheating of a heater, is disclosed. The heater adapte... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276676 | Combined food and food-plate warming device A food and food-plate warming device includes a base plate that has a planar top surface and has an outwardly beveled edge provided with laterally stepped ridges concentrically spaced from the top surface center. A cover plate is positioned on the base plate and has... | 10/02/2007 |
