US4414465A
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Cooking apparatus
Assignee: Electrical and Musical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1981-03-04
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Granted: 1983-11-08
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Expires: 2001-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An electric cooker or cooking hob has a ceramic plate 2 on which there are a number of hot plate areas each heated by a respective annular heating element 4 disposed within an insulating housing 7. A temperature dependent resistor 9 is disposed below the hot plate area at the center of focus of a reflector 8 which is arranged to focus radiant energy from the hot plate area onto the resistor 9 while at the same time shielding the resistor 9 from direct radiation from the electric heating element 4. The signal derived from the resistor 9 is a measure of the temperature of the hot plate and can be used to provide a thermal tripping function to prevent over-heating of the hot plate area and/or to carry out closed loop control of the temperature of the hot plate area. The reflector 8 may be replaced by a shield which shields the resistor 9 from direct heating by the heater. A further annular heating element surrounding the element 4 may be provided, with the control circuitry enabling either the element 4 alone or element 4 plus the outer element to be energized.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen J. Newton
- 👤 Abdul H. Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:56
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/10; F24C15/102; F24C15/105; H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/68; H05B3/74; H05B3/746; H05B2213/00; H05B2213/04; H05B2213/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
Cooking apparatus including: a glass ceramic hot plate; at least one heater for heating the hot plate disposed within an open-topped insulated housing below the hot plate; and a temperature responsive element spaced from the hot plate by a gap, and disposed, in use, to receive heat energy across the gap directly from the hot plate, so that the heat energy it receives is primarily radiant energy directly from the hot plate, and to produce a first electrical signal indicative of the temperature sensed thereby; the cooking apparatus also including a further temperature responsive element sensing the temperature of an area of the hot plate shielded from direct heating by the heater and to produce a second electrical signal indicative of the sensed temperature; and control circuitry wherein the first signal is used for maximum temperature cut-out and the second signal is used for closed loop control of the heater.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
Cooking apparatus including: a glass ceramic hot plate; at least one heater for heating the hot plate disposed within an open-topped insulated housing below the hot plate; and a temperature responsive element spaced from the hot plate by a gap, and disposed, in use, to receive heat energy across the gap directly from the hot plate, so that the heat energy it receives is primarily radiant energy directly from the hot plate, and to produce a first electrical signal indicative of the temperature sensed thereby; the cooking apparatus also including a further temperature responsive element sensing the temperature of an area of the hot plate shielded from direct heating by the heater and to produce a second electrical signal indicative of the sensed temperature; and control circuitry wherein the first signal is used for maximum temperature cut-out and the second signal is used for closed loop control of the heater.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the housing includes a floor spaced from the hot plate and the first-mentioned temperature responsive element is mounted on the floor of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the further temperature responsive element is disposed below the hot plate within a shield that shields both it and said area of the hot plate from direct heating by the heater.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first-mentioned temperature responsive element is arranged so that, in a period following initial turn-on of the heater, it is heated predominantly by energy direct from the heater.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first-mentioned temperature responsive element has a reflector associated therewith, the reflector being arranged to focus radiant energy from the hot plate towards the first-mentioned temperature responsive element and to shield it from direct heat energy from the heater.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the further temperature responsive element has a reflector associated therewith, the reflector being arranged to focus radiant energy from said area of the hot plate towards the further temperature responsive element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the temperature sensed by the further temperature responsive element is substantially that of a pan disposed upon the hot plate and being heated by the heater.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of the temperature responsive elements consists of a platinum wire resistor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-11-07 | 1987-05-09 | 1987-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-07 | 1991-05-09 | 1991-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-07 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |