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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7451692 | Appliance for cooking foods under pressure comprising a temperature sensor A pressure cooking appliance with a bowl and lid therefor, a temperature sensor, a pressure regulating valve, and a steam outlet in communication with the valve. The temperature sensor is disposed in the vicinity of the valve to sense an increase in temperature from... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7343850 | Cooking appliance with an extractor fan A cooking appliance including at least one heating unit for heating a cooking area and including at least one extractor fan. At least one parameter of the extractor fan can be controlled to different values by a control unit, regardless of the selected cooking mode.... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7312424 | Apparatus and a method for cooking garlic An apparatus and method for use in cooking bulbs of garlic are described. The apparatus (100) includes a bowl (102) and a top (104). An insert (122) that releases moisture during cooking is supported on a bottom (108) of the bowl (... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7301128 | Portable electric grill A portable electric grill including an exhaust fan for indoor grilling is disclosed. The present grill is constructed to permit its supporting frame to be folded from an open position wherein the horizontally disposed grilling plates are supported by folding leg mem... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7282674 | System and method for limiting the escape of heat and steam from an open oven door A system for reducing discharges from an oven prior to opening an oven door. In particular, the system includes a housing forming a cooking compartment arranged within the oven. The system also includes a purge passage extending through the housing into the cooking ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267833 | Apparatus and method of automatic cooking of buckwheat An apparatus and a method automatically cook food, for example, a hulled grain such as buckwheat, thereby conveniently providing the uniform and optimal cooking quality of the food to a user. The cooking apparatus includes a cooking cavity that contains food to be c... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258881 | Conveyorized oven with moisture laden air impingement and method A conveyor oven having a heating chamber and an oven chamber. A conveyor is disposed in the oven chamber to convey food products between an entry port and an exit port. An air impingement assembly is disposed to provide jets of impingement air toward the food produc... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7225729 | Countertop rotisserie oven with warming unit Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225730 | Spit assembly support base A support base for supporting the spit assembly of a rotisserie oven. The support base includes a substantially circular-shaped member having a periphery and an indented portion defined therein. The indented portion has a frustum-conical shape and extends downwardly... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7174885 | Cooking apparatus A cooking apparatus capable of uniformly heating and cooking food laid on a grill unit using thermal energy radiated from a heating unit, includes a cabinet opened at a top surface thereof to provide an opening over which the food to be cooked is laid. A grill unit ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162973 | Grill member for use in a poultry feeder A grill member for use in a poultry feeder assembly has a generally curved rim member having an outward side surface which varies in radial distance relative to a center of the grill member and a top surface which varies in vertical height relative to a generally pl... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144596 | Apparatus for cooking meat and methods of cooking same An apparatus and methods for cooking meat are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a base having at least one liquid container connected to an upper surface of the base and a liquid collecting cavity formed in the upper surface of the base between outer walls... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134385 | Cooking apparatus and methods Cooking apparatus, comprising a support structure, a cooking vessel having an opening therein, a cover controlling access to the vessel, and cover actuation apparatus. The cover actuation apparatus pivots the cover, and optionally includes slide structure enabling t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128466 | Dual thermometer system The invention provides a dual thermometer system for the measurement and display of temperature data taken at two separate locations within an oven. In one aspect, the invention provides an elongated probe connected with a flexible electronic cable. The probe houses... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126088 | Cooking appliance control system A control system for a cooking appliance enables a consumer to selectively program a cooking appliance through a control panel in a conventional mode based on established cooking times and temperatures, as well as in a simplified mode incorporating a minimal number ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7105778 | Combination toaster oven and toaster appliance A combination toaster oven and toaster appliance for cooking and heating foodstuff including a housing defining a food cavity therein and a heating element mounted in the housing for heating the food cavity. The housing includes a top wall and a front wall. A slot i... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7094991 | Electric food warming system and method A device is disclosed for warming tortillas and other foods. The device operates with a standard electric alternating current ranging from 110 to 120 volts in the US and 220v–240v in other countries. This appliance is to be used in homes or in businesses for the p... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7082941 | Grill with independent heating zones A grill having a platen with a plurality of heating zones. Each heating zone has a heating unit. Thermal transfer between adjacent heat zones is limited by air gaps and insulation. The heater unit of each zone has a heater that is disposed to attain substantially un... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7053337 | Roaster A roaster includes an upper pan including an upper side wall and an upper pan heating element inside the upper tub. The roaster further includes a lower pan connected to the upper tub, the lower pan including a lower side wall and a lower pan heating element inside ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7031507 | Method and apparatus for processing an image of a tissue sample microarray A method and apparatus for processing an image of a tissue sample microarray include placing a plurality of tissue samples in an array on a microscope slide. The tissue samples are then simultaneously and uniformly treated, as by staining. Images of the tissue makin... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021199 | Household electrical appliance The household electrical appliance comprises a support and a waffle-iron which pivots on the support about an axis and which has a pivot pivotally mounted on a bearing carried by the support. In the invention, the pivot is secured to a first panel of the waffle-iron... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021203 | Vented countertop rotisserie oven An enclosed rotisserie cooking oven having an enclosure able to rest on a horizontal surface housing a rotisserie spit, and opening to introduce food into the enclosure, a door covering the opening having a first and a second axle rod protruding from the door's peri... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013798 | Toaster A toaster having: a frame enclosing an open heating chamber; a bread supporting carriage mounted in the chamber and vertically movable relative to the frame, the carriage being retainable in a lowered position for toasting; an extension piece fixed to the carriage; ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6979803 | Taco shell heating apparatus A taco shell heating apparatus for providing a fast, convenient, oil free way to heat taco shells. The taco shell heating apparatus includes a housing with four slots positioned through a top wall of the housing. Each one of the four slots is for selectively receivi... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6965095 | Rotisserie oven having horizontally and vertically oriented cooking elements Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more v... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6935223 | Pressure fryer A pressure fryer is provided including a cooking container having a pressure vent which is connected to a high pressure cylinder filled with carbon dioxide. An electromagnetic valve and a check valve are provided on the connecting tube between the pressure vent and ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6936796 | Automatic toaster apparatus Automatic toaster apparatus as described including a displacing mechanism for displacing at least one of the heater plates, preferably both heater plates, towards and away from the food article in the toaster in order to accelerate the toasting thereof. According to... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931985 | Cooking vessel A cooking vessel that combines the functions of a grill and an oven. The vessel includes a cooking chamber having an upwardly arched ceiling comprised of fire brick. A cooking surface is located within the cooking chamber. A pull-out mechanism is attached to the coo... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6911626 | Overheated steam oven An overheated steam oven including a cabinet to define a cooking cavity therein, and an overheated steam generator to supply overheated steam into the cooking cavity. The overheated steam generator includes a steam generating vessel of which an outlet is connected t... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6888110 | Method and device for detecting heating processes A method and the associated device for detecting cooking or boiling processes in a glass ceramic hob are described, to which power is supplied by a power supply by means of a heating element and said power is transmitted to the cooking vessel standing thereon. Durin... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883419 | Fryer A fryer in which an overshoot is prevented by an accurate oil temperature control is disclosed. A pulse burner (4) is controlled to be switched ON/OFF based on a condition which is different by each temperature range. This enables to control the pulse burner ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6874408 | Rotisserie cooker A horizontal axis rotisserie oven with versatile electronic controls. The rotisserie further includes: an improved spit for quick mounting of food, and a door which hides blemishes due to normal use, and easily referenced food cooking indexes, and means for keeping ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6871581 | Fryer A state of the current temperature of cooking oil in comparison with the predetermined temperature is figured out and information regarding completion of the on-going cooking and start of the next cooking is easily provided. A display portion 20 largely displ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6843166 | Automatic cooking and vending machine An automatic cooking and vending machine, for preparing, dispensing, and vending a plate of cooked food to a paying customer, comprising a food storage compartment mounted to a rectangular housing. The food is prepared within the housing, under the direction of a co... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6810791 | Pressure fryer Termination of cooking in a safe state can be judged without fail. At S5, a cooking timer according to a selected cooking menu is started and at S6 it is judged that the cooking timer finishes. Then, at S7 a burner controller stops heating by bu... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6745669 | Fryer A fryer which notifies an appropriate oil filtering timing is disclosed. While various kinds of cooking is repeated, the degree of amount of fry residues set previously in accordance with menu switch is accumulated every time each menu switch (M1-M5, M... | 06/08/2004 |
