US5218951A
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Device for monitoring operation of kitchen range
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-15
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2011-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A device for monitoring the operation of a kitchen range has a mirror element which can be positioned on the range so that a flame is reflected in the mirror element and can be seen by a user to adjust the flame.
Inventors
- 👤 Maryan Chak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:18
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C3/00; F24C3/12; F24C3/126; F24C15/00; F24C15/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for monitoring kitchen range operation, comprising a mirror element arranged to be placed near a flame of a kitchen range during its operation and means to temporarily attach the mirror to the range and adjust the position of the mirror so that during its operation the flame is seen by the user in said mirror element and therefore the flame can be adjusted; and a smoke detector connected with said mirror element and arranged to detect smoke of a pot or pan on the range.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for monitoring kitchen range operation, comprising a mirror element arranged to be placed near a flame of a kitchen range during its operation and means to temporarily attach the mirror to the range and adjust the position of the mirror so that during its operation the flame is seen by the user in said mirror element and therefore the flame can be adjusted; and a smoke detector connected with said mirror element and arranged to detect smoke of a pot or pan on the range.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said mirror element has two reflecting surfaces arranged so that two flames can be seen by a user in said mirror element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said non-straight face of said mirror element is curved and forms said two reflecting surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said non-straight face of said mirror element is conical and has an axis adapted to extend in a vertical direction when the device stands on the range.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a grasping element adapted to be grasped by a user to move the device, said grasping element being ball-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a cap arranged on said mirror element to protect said mirror element for undesired outside light.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a filter arranged on said mirror element to supress reflection of undesired outside light.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for monitoring kitchen range operation, comprising a mirror element arranged to be placed near a flame of a kitchen range during its operation so that during its operation the fame is seen by a user in said mirror element and therefore the flame can be adjusted; means for adjusting a height of said mirror element when it stands on the range and including two supporting members arranged to support said mirror element at two spaced locations and two adjusting members operative for adjusting said supporting members independently of one another so that said mirror element can assume an inclined position; and a smoke detector connected with said mirror element and arranged to detect smoke of a pot or pan on the range.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for monitoring kitchen range operation, comprising a mirror element arranged to be placed near a flame of a kitchen range during its operation so that during its operation the fame is seen by a user in said mirror element and therefore the flame can be adjusted; means for adjusting a height of said mirror element when it stands on the range and including two supporting members arranged to support said mirror element at two spaced locations and two adjusting members operative for adjusting said supporting members independently of one another so that said mirror element can assume an inclined position; and a smoke detector connected with said mirror element and arranged to detect smoke of a pot or pan on the range.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-14 | 1996-12-14 | 1997-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-14 | 2000-12-14 | 2001-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-14 | 2004-12-14 | 2005-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |