US4817510A
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Cooking apparatus for fluid container
Assignee: Meyer Co
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Filing: 1986-07-22
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Granted: 1989-04-04
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Expires: 2006-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A cooking apparatus includes a recessed area adapted to receive an associated fluid container for cooking soup and similar food products. Means for heating the recessed area as well as insulating means therearound minimizes heat loss and effectively heats the fluid container. Means for mixing the soup held in the container preferably includes an air pump and a flow passage disposed between the base and the container. Means for sensing the temperature in the fluid container is coupled with a control means for monitoring the soup temperature and, in response, controlling the heating means. Various timing means provide an automated cooking cycle which reduces the soup temperature to a lower temperature after cooking for a preselected time period, and actuates an indicating means for either automatic or manual shutoff.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond P. Kowalics
- 👤 Kenneth C. Sidoti
- 👤 Richard L. Beery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/56; A47J27/62; A47J27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A cooking apparatus for cooking soup comprising: means for defining a selected boiling temperature of the soup; means for generating a boiling signal representative of the selected boiling temperature; means for defining a selected simmer temperature of the soup; means for generating a simmer signal representative of the selected simmer temperature; means for monitoring a temperature of the soup; means for generating a temperature signal representative of the monitored soup temperature; a timer means for generating a timing signal indicative of the tolling of a preselected simmer time period; means for generating a control signal in accordance with the boiling signal, the simmer signal and the temperature signal; means for selectively controlling application of heat to the soup in accordance with the control signal; and means for terminating the simmer period in accordance with the timing signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A cooking apparatus for cooking soup comprising: means for defining a selected boiling temperature of the soup; means for generating a boiling signal representative of the selected boiling temperature; means for defining a selected simmer temperature of the soup; means for generating a simmer signal representative of the selected simmer temperature; means for monitoring a temperature of the soup; means for generating a temperature signal representative of the monitored soup temperature; a timer means for generating a timing signal indicative of the tolling of a preselected simmer time period; means for generating a control signal in accordance with the boiling signal, the simmer signal and the temperature signal; means for selectively controlling application of heat to the soup in accordance with the control signal; and means for terminating the simmer period in accordance with the timing signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for varying the simmer time period.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein a simmer period is defined in accordance with the simmer signal and the timing signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 3 wherein the boiling temperature is set to a temperature just below the boiling point thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 2 further comprising means for defining a holding temperature, means for generating a holding signal indicative of the holding temperature, and means for selectively controlling application of heat to the soup in accordance with the holding signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a means for commencing operation of a cooking cycle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 6 further comprising means for selectively mixing the soup in an associated container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 7 wherein said mixing means is comprised of an air pump.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 8 further comprising means for preheating pumped air prior to exposure to the soup.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 6 further comprising a means for generating an audible signal after completion of the cooking cycle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 10 further comprising means for recommencing the cooking cycle after activation of the audible signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cooking apparatus for cooking soup comprising: means for monitoring a temperature of the soup; means for generating a temperature signal indicative of a monitored temperature; means for generating a cooking signal indicative of a cooking temperature; means for generating a simmer signal indicative of a simmer temperature; means for generating a timing signal; and means for selectively controlled application of heat to the soup in accordance with the temperature signal, the cooking signal, the simmer signal and the timing signal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cooking apparatus for cooking soup comprising: means for monitoring a temperature of the soup; means for generating a temperature signal indicative of a monitored temperature; means for generating a cooking signal indicative of a cooking temperature; means for generating a simmer signal indicative of a simmer temperature; means for generating a timing signal; and means for selectively controlled application of heat to the soup in accordance with the temperature signal, the cooking signal, the simmer signal and the timing signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 12 further comprising means for selectively controlling application of heat to the soup to maintain a generally constant simmer temperature.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cooking apparatus of claim 13 further comprising a means for generating an audible signal in relation to the signals.
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