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19-06-2018 дата публикации

Бокс для разогрева пищи

Номер: RU0000180645U1

Полезная модель относится к техническим средствам разогрева и приготовления пищи (рационов выживания и индивидуальных рационов питания) для механизированных силовых подразделений в полевых условиях.Технической задачей полезной модели является создание компактного бокса для быстрого разогрева и (или) приготовления пищи в полевых условиях механизированных воинских подразделений, находящихся в отрыве от основных сил; создание простой, неприхотливой в эксплуатации конструкции, топливом для которой будут являться отработанные газы от техники; создание нагревательной камеры для единовременного размещения в ней четырех котелков армейских.Техническая задача выполняется за счет того, что бокс для разогрева пищи, содержащий емкость для разогрева пищи, отличающаяся тем, что содержит капсула 1, внутри которой жестко закреплен термобокс 2, который открывается при помощи герметичной крышки 3, с термометром 7 и ручкой 8; к капсуле и термобоксу жестко крепится труба подачи газов 4, которая надевается на выхлопную трубу техники и фиксируется креплением 5; к нижней части капсулы жестко крепится труба выхода газов 6. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 645 U1 (51) МПК A47J 36/26 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A47J 36/26 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017136199, 12.10.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 19.06.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 19.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 Адрес для переписки: 412901, Саратовская обл., Вольский р-н, г. Вольск, ул. Ярославская, 3/87, кв. 48, Багрянцеву Олегу Витальевичу (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 38098 U1, 27.05.2004. RU 8574 1 8 0 6 4 5 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 12.10.2017 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное казенное военное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Военная академия материально-технического обеспечения имени генерала армии А.В. Хрулёва" Министерства обороны Российской ...

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19-07-2021 дата публикации

Малолитражная кухня

Номер: RU0000205519U1

Полезная модель относится к техническим средствам приготовления горячей пищи и кипятка.Техническая задача полезной модели - снижение теплопотерь при работе в условиях низких температур окружающего воздуха.Техническая задача решена за счет того, что малолитражная кухня, состоящая из корпуса, пищеварочного котла, отличающаяся тем, что внутри корпуса жестко зафиксирован под углом 45° к оси наклонный газоход, в верхней части которого зафиксирован узел терморегулирования, состоящий из шиберной заслонки, жестко закрепленной штанги из биметалла и закрепленным на нем коромыслом, а также варочный сосуд-2 изготовлен из пищевого алюминия толщиной стенки 1,2 мм и размещен внутри варочного сосуда-1, в нижней части корпусу неподвижно фиксируется баллон, связанный через топливопровод с горелкой. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 519 U1 (51) МПК F24C 3/14 (2006.01) F23B 20/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F24C 3/14 (2021.05); F23B 20/00 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021108636, 29.03.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 19.07.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 19.07.2021 Бюл. № 20 Адрес для переписки: 199034, Санкт-Петербург, наб. Макарова, 8, "Военная академия материально-технического обеспечения", ООНР R U 2 0 5 5 1 9 U 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2399000 C2, 10.09.2010. US 4903683 A1, 27.02.1990. RU 168253 U1, 25.01.2017. US 20070199555 A1, 30.08.2007. US 4069806 A1, 24.01.1978. (54) МАЛОЛИТРАЖНАЯ КУХНЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к техническим средствам приготовления горячей пищи и кипятка. Техническая задача полезной модели снижение теплопотерь при работе в условиях низких температур окружающего воздуха. Техническая задача решена за счет того, что малолитражная кухня, состоящая из корпуса, пищеварочного котла, отличающаяся тем, что внутри корпуса жестко зафиксирован под углом Стр.: 1 45° к оси наклонный газоход, в верхней ...

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Portable composite roaster

Номер: US20120055464A1
Автор: Han Sik Kim, Yong Jin Kim
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a portable composite roaster that is small in size, enables a user to selectively use gas, charcoal or the like as a heating means, and is simple and convenient to use for anyone. The roaster has primary, secondary and tertiary heat-isolating screens arranged outside the heating means to effectively isolate heat and to protect a table on which the portable composite roaster is placed or users from heat generated by the heating means such that the users may use the roaster in accordance with the needs thereof. The portable composite roaster of the present invention enables users preferring charcoal-cooked food to roast food using charcoal, and enables users inconvenienced by charcoal to easily use gas instead of charcoal and enjoy delicious food.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

System for supplementation of appliance standby mode with internal power source

Номер: US20120061375A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system is provided for supplementing the power usage of an appliance with an internal power source, such as e.g., a battery, in order to limit the overall power consumption of the appliance while in standby mode. The system can allow for replenishing the internal power source when the appliance is not in standby mode or even when in standby mode if such will not exceed the external power source consumption limit. In the event the internal power source is not available or is reaching depletion, the system can provide for disabling electronic features of the appliance in order to maintain the external power source consumption below the desired limit.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Customizable fire pit

Номер: US20120111311A1
Автор: Greg T. Steck
Принадлежит: Individual

A portable fire pit system is disclosed having an outer shell that is configured for easy customization that the outer appearance of the fire pit can be changed. The outer shell includes at least one visible outer side wall that is substantially vertical and substantially smooth for receiving decoration. According to one embodiment the outer side wall is substantially cylindrical and has a decorative wrap attached to its outer surface.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for cooking appliance heating element and control identification

Номер: US20120171343A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A method and apparatus are provided for determining which heating element on a cooking appliance is associated with a particular heating element control. More particularly, when a user of the appliance touches a control on the cooking appliance and/or comes in close proximity to such control, a visual identification of which heating element is associated with such control is provided. The visual identification can be e.g., a light that illuminates the associated heating element or a visible display that otherwise indicates the associated heating element.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Collapsible Fire Pit and Propane Tank Holder

Номер: US20120222668A1
Автор: John T. Unger
Принадлежит: Individual

A fire pit designed to be stored and shipped in a flat configuration, and assembled without tools in a matter of minutes into a freestanding, durable structure capable of functioning as well or better than a non-collapsible fire pit. The fire pit comprises an essentially flat base with a unique slot and flange structure adapted to receive and support side panels. The side panels include female sides with vertical corner members on their side edges that allow flat male sides to mate securely with the female sides, and with the intersecting edges of the sides both covered and reinforced for a neat appearance and robust structure. A top includes a slot and flange structure that fits over and unifies and hides the upper edges of the sides, completing the assembly.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Control catenary for lighting gas burners with optical lighting indication

Номер: US20120247452A1
Автор: Daniele Pianezze
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A lighting control switch harness includes a plurality of elements each including a body for a respective gas tap, one or more light sources, and a printed circuit. A first switch includes a first member couplable to a mobile stem of the gas tap for integrally rotating therewith and taking contacts of the first switch towards one another. A second switch includes a second member couplable to the stem of the tap for translating parallelly thereto and taking contacts of the second switch towards one another. The elements are connected to one another only by a first wire connected to a first contact of the second switch of each element, a second wire connected to a second contact of the first switch of each element, and a third wire connected to a second contact of the second switch of each element and to the printed circuit.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

GAS SAFETY DEVICE

Номер: US20130087215A1
Автор: Park Sung-Hyung
Принадлежит: EN INNOVATION CO., LTD.

A gas safety device is provided. An electronic valve connected to a thermocouple is closed to cut off the gas supply when the temperature of radiant heat directly emitted from a surface of a vessel exceeds a preset temperature level while the vessel is heated through the spark ignition of a burner, thereby preventing risks of overheating and thus fire caused due to a user's carelessness when the user cooks the food. 1. A gas safety device comprising:a spark plug;a burner;a thermocouple configured to generate a thermoelectromotive force as sparks are ignited in the burner; andan electronic valve unit to which the thermocouple is electrically connected via a plurality of connection lines and which is opened or closed to control gas supply to the burner according to the transfer of the thermoelectromotive force generated in the thermocouple,wherein safety switching units configured to determine whether the thermoelectromotive force generated in the thermocouple is transferred to the electronic valve unit in response to a change in temperature of radiant heat on a surface of a vessel, and simultaneously to control the gas supply are connected in series to one of the plurality of connection lines connecting the thermocouple with the electronic valve unit.2. The gas safety device according to claim 1 , wherein the safety switching unit is a bimetal switch installed at one side of the burner and configured to switch off to cut off the transfer of the thermoelectromotive force to the electronic valve unit when the temperature of the radiant heat exceeds a preset temperature level and switch on to transfer the thermoelectromotive force to the electronic valve when the temperature of the radiant heat is less than the preset temperature level.3. The gas safety device according to claim 2 , wherein the preset temperature is in a range of 180 to 200° C. The present invention relates to a gas safety device capable of automatically cutting off the gas supply in a cooking appliance ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Cooking Device Knob Safety Assembly

Номер: US20130098742A1
Принадлежит: KidKusion Inc

A knob safety assembly is operative to selectively restrict depression of a cooking element control knob. The safety assembly includes a blocking plate disposed inside of a bezel assembly. The bezel assembly includes an outer bezel defining one or more angled camming surfaces, and an inner bezel. Rotation of the inner bezel with respect to the outer bezel about a rotational axis slides an ear of the blocking plate along the camming surface to effect movement of the blocking plate along the rotational axis between a raised position, in which the blocking plate restricts depression of a cooking element control knob, to a recessed position, in which the blocking plate facilitates depression of the control knob. The inner bezel is releasably locked from rotating with respect to the outer bezel, and engages the blocking plate to constrain the blocking plate against movement along the rotational axis when locked.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

FEED CONTROL LOCK FOR HAND OPERATED DRAIN CLEANER

Номер: US20130160227A1
Принадлежит: Emerson Electric Co.

A hand operated drain cleaner includes a manually operated rotatable drum and an elongated flexible cable at least partially held in the drum. A portion of the cable extending from the drum has a cable axis, and rotation of the drum rotates the cable portion about the cable axis. A handle is adapted to rotatably support the drum. The handle includes a barrel portion and a handle portion. A feed control device includes a housing having a feed passage axially therethrough for receiving the cable and a trigger for moving the feed control device between a non-actuating position and an actuating position. In the actuating position, a feed control device is pivoted relative to the handle such that the driving mechanism engages the cable thereby inducing axial movement of the cable via rotation of the drum. A locking mechanism is opera operably associated with the feed control device. 1. A manual or hand operated drain cleaner comprising:a manually operated rotatable drum and an elongated flexible cable at least partially held in the drum, a portion of the elongated flexible cable extending from the drum having a cable axis, rotation of the drum rotating the cable portion about the cable axis;a handle adapted to rotatably support the drum, the handle including a barrel portion and a handle portion, the barrel portion including a bore axially therethrough for receiving the cable;a feed control device pivotally connected to the handle, the feed control device including a housing having a feed passage axially therethrough for receiving the cable, and a trigger for moving the feed control device between a non-actuating position and an actuating position;a driving mechanism operably associated with one of the handle and the feed control device for selectively engaging the cable, wherein in the actuating position the feed control device is pivoted relative to the handle such that the driving mechanism engages the cable thereby inducing axial movement of the cable via rotation of ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

GAS-FIRED KITCHEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130199512A1

A gas-fired kitchen appliance, comprises (a) a food preparation zone (); (b) a burner nozzle () for supplying heat to said food preparation zone (); (c) an electromagnetic valve () which when energized allows gas to be supplied to the burner nozzle () and which when deenergized blocks the gas supply to the burner nozzle; (d) a thermocouple () located in proximity of the burner nozzle (), the thermocouple when heated energizing the electromagnetic valve (); (e) a cover element () associated to said food preparation zone (), said cover element being movable between a first position which allows normal operation of said food preparation zone and at least one second position in which said food preparation zone is non-operable or idling; and (f) a switching element () associated to said cover element () and arranged to interrupt the supply of electric energy from the thermocouple () to the electromagnetic valve () when the cover element () is in said second position. 1. A gas-fired kitchen appliance , comprising:{'b': '10', '(a) a food preparation zone ();'}{'b': 12', '10, '(b) a burner nozzle () for supplying heat to said food preparation zone ();'}{'b': 16', '16', '12, '(c) an electromagnetic valve (, ′) which when energized allows gas to be supplied to the burner nozzle () and which when de-energized blocks the gas supply to the burner nozzle;'}{'b': 32', '32', '12', '16', '16, '(d) a thermocouple (, ′) located in proximity of the burner nozzle (), the thermocouple when heated energizing the electromagnetic valve (, ′);'}{'b': 36', '10, '(e) a cover element () associated to said food preparation zone (), said cover element being movable between a first position which allows normal operation of said food preparation zone and at least one second position in which said food preparation zone is non-operable or idling; and'}{'b': 34', '34', '36', '32', '32', '16', '16', '36, '(f) a switching element (, ′) associated to said cover element () and arranged to interrupt the ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ON-DEMAND COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130206128A1
Принадлежит: STAR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

An on-demand cooking apparatus for use with a cooking device having a housing, a fuel supply assembly, and a burner assembly mounted in the housing and operatively connected to the fuel supply assembly to emit fuel. An igniter operatively connects to the burner assembly to ignite the fuel into a flame, and an activation assembly operatively connects to the burner assembly, the fuel supply assembly, and the igniter. The activation assembly engages the cooking device when the cooking device is positioned in a first position relative to the burner assembly. The cooking device can be moved for movement of the activation assembly to allow flow of fuel from the fuel supply assembly to the burner assembly, and the activation assembly signals the igniter to ignite the fuel into a flame. 1. An on-demand cooking apparatus for use with a cooking device , comprising:a housing;a fuel supply assembly;a burner assembly mounted in the housing and operatively connected to the fuel supply assembly to emit fuel;an igniter operatively connected to the burner assembly to ignite the fuel into a flame; andan activation assembly configured for operatively connecting to the burner assembly, the fuel supply assembly, and the igniter, the activation assembly being configured to engage the cooking device when the cooking device is positioned in a first position relative to the burner assembly, so that the cooking device can be moved for movement of the activation assembly to allow flow of fuel from the fuel supply assembly to the burner assembly, and the activation assembly signals the igniter to ignite the fuel into a flame.2. The on-demand cooking device of claim 1 , the activation assembly comprising:a bracket;an actuator valve operatively connected to the fuel supply assembly and the burner assembly, the actuator valve configured for actuation between and on position wherein fuel flows to the burner assembly and an off position wherein fuel does not flow to the burner assembly;wherein the ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

GAS BURNER WITH AT LEAST THREE RINGS

Номер: US20130252183A1
Автор: Mueller Matthias
Принадлежит:

A gas burner has a burner base formed with inner and outer upwardly open annular base chambers each connected to a respective gas supply. An inner burner on the burner base has gas outlet orifices that create an inner flame ring. An annular outer burner on the burner base has inner gas outlet orifices on its inner annular periphery creating an intermediate flame ring and outer gas outlet orifices on its outer annular periphery creating an outer flame ring. This outer burner also has two coaxial and separate inner and outer annular gas chambers that are downwardly open toward the burner base. The outlet orifices of the intermediate flame ring open into the inner annular gas chamber while the gas outlet orifices of the outer flame ring open into the outer annular gas chamber. 1. A gas burner having at least three flame rings , the burner comprising:a burner base formed with a inner and outer upwardly open annular base chambers and having a respective gas supply connected to each of the annular base chambers;an inner burner provided on the burner base, having its own gas supply, and having gas outlet orifices that create an inner flame ring, and{'b': '3', 'i': 'a', 'an annular outer burner provided on the burner base, surrounding the inner burner, having inner gas outlet orifices () on its inner annular periphery creating an intermediate flame ring, and having outer gas outlet orifices on its outer annular periphery creating an outer flame ring, the annular outer burner has having two coaxial and separate inner and outer annular gas chambers that are downwardly open toward the burner base, the gas outlet orifices of the intermediate flame ring opening into the inner annular gas chamber while the gas outlet orifices of the outer flame ring open into the outer annular gas chamber, each of the separate annular gas chambers of the outer burner being in fluid communication with a respective one of the annular upwardly open gas chambers formed in the burner base.'}2. The gas ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

AIRCRAFT BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130283959A1

A brake handle assembly for an aircraft emergency/parking brake includes a handle movable between a non-actuated position wherein the brake is disengaged and a full actuated position wherein, during movement therebetween, the brake applies a modulated braking force in an emergency brake state. A button actuator is disposed on the handle. Movement of the handle from the intermediate stop position to the full actuated position is obstructed to prevent inadvertent operation of the brake in the parking brake state unless the button actuator is depressed. 1. A brake handle assembly for an aircraft emergency/parking brake , comprising:a handle movable between a nonactuated position wherein the brake is disengaged and a full actuated position wherein the brake is fully engaged in a parking brake state, the handle freely movable from the nonactuated position to an intermediate stop position wherein during movement therebetween the brake applies a modulated braking force in an emergency brake state; anda button actuator disposed on the handle, movement of the handle from the intermediate stop position to the full actuated position obstructed to prevent inadvertent operating of the brake in the parking brake state unless the button actuator is depressed.2. The brake handle assembly of wherein movement of the handle from the full actuated position toward the nonactuated position is obstructed unless the button actuator is depressed.3. The brake handle assembly of wherein the handle is mechanically connected to an emergency/parking brake valve so that the position of the handle is mechanically communicated to the valve.4. The brake handle assembly of wherein the handle is mechanically connected to the brake valve by a push/pull cable that transmits pushing and pulling action of the handle to the valve.5. The brake handle assembly of wherein the handle is further mechanically connected to the brake valve by a pivotal link claim 4 , the pivotal link having one end connected to ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ULTRA LOW GAS BURNER PERFORMANCE FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130344446A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A cooking appliance a gas burner configured to generate a quantity of heat is disclosed. The cooking appliance also includes a pressure sensor operable to measure the pressure of gas supplied to the gas burner from a gas control valve. The gas control valve is operable to adjust the supply of gas to the gas burner based on the measured pressure of the gas. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a cooktop having a cooking surface,a gas burner positioned below the cooking surface, the gas burner being configured to generate a quantity of heat at the cooking surface,an electronically-controlled gas valve fluidly coupled to the gas burner to control a supply of gas thereto,a pressure sensor operable to measure the pressure of the gas supplied to the gas burner from the gas valve and generate an electrical output signal indicative thereof, andan electronic controller electrically coupled to both the gas burner and the pressure sensor, the controller comprising (i) a processor, and (ii) a memory device electrically coupled to the processor, the memory device having stored therein a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:(a) communicate with the pressure sensor to determine the measured pressure of the gas supplied to the gas burner,(b) compare the measured pressure with a target pressure, and(c) operate the gas valve to adjust the supply of gas to the gas burner based on the difference between the measured pressure and the target pressure.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:an oven positioned below the cooktop, the oven having a cooking chamber, andan oven gas burner operable to heat the cooking chamber,wherein the gas valve is fluidly coupled to the oven gas burner.3. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a flame sensor electrically coupled to the electronic controller, the flame sensor being operable to detect presence of a flame in the gas burner and generate an electrical output signal ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Gas oven

Номер: US20140007861A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a gas oven. The gas oven includes: a cavity in which an oven chamber having an opened front surface is defined; a heating source installed in the cavity through the opened front surface of the oven chamber, the heating source providing energy for cooking foods in the oven chamber; a bracket fixing the heating source to the cavity; and a coupling member fixing the bracket to the cavity. The heating source is horizontally moved into the oven chamber when the heating source is fixed to the bracket, and is thus fixed to the cavity via the coupling member. Thus, a burner may be easily fixed and separated.

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR COVERING AN ACTUATING ELEMENT, EMERGENCY ACTUATING DEVICE, AND A METHOD FOR SECURING A PANE

Номер: US20140020300A1
Принадлежит: KNORR-BREMSE GmbH

A device for covering an actuating element having a pane for covering the actuating element and a frame for receiving the pane, the frame has an inner opening and a guideway for guiding the pane from a covering position into an access position. In the covering position, the pane closes the inner opening. In the access position, the pane at least partially exposes the inner opening to allow an operator to have access to the actuating element through the inner opening. In addition, the device has a retainer element which is designed to hold the pane in the covering position when a force acting on the retainer element via the pane is smaller than a release force. Furthermore, the retainer element is designed to allow the pane to move into the access position when a force acting on the retainer element via the pane is greater than the release force. 1. An apparatus for covering an actuation element , the apparatus comprising:a pane covering the actuation element;a frame receiving the pane, wherein the frame has an inner opening and a guide guiding a movement of the pane from a covering position into an access position, wherein the pane closes the inner opening in the covering position and at least partially releases the inner opening in the access position in order to allow an operator to access the actuation element through the inner opening; anda retention element constructed to retain the pane in the covering position when a force acting on the retention element via the pane is smaller than an activating force and which is constructed to release the movement of the pane into the access position when a force acting on the retention element via the pane is greater than the activating force.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the guide includes a guiding element having a retention face and a sliding face claim 1 , wherein the retention face is constructed to retain an edge region of the pane located in the covering position and the sliding face is constructed to ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

SMART GAS BURNER SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20140030663A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A cooking appliance having a gas burner operable to generate a quantity of heat is disclosed. The cooking appliance also includes a pressure sensor operable to measure the pressure of gas supplied to the gas burner from a gas valve. The gas valve is programmed to adjust the supply of gas to the gas burner based on the measured pressure of the gas. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a cooking surface,a gas burner positioned below the cooking surface, the gas burner being operable to generate a quantity of heat at the cooking surface, anda gas control valve comprising: (i) an outlet fluidly coupled to the gas burner, and (ii) a pressure sensor operable to measure a pressure of a gas supplied to the gas burner from the gas control valve and generate an electrical output signal indicative of the measured pressure of the gas,wherein the gas valve is programmed to adjust a supply of gas to the gas burner based on the measured pressure, and wherein the supply of gas is suspended after a predefined time interval such that an average quantity of heat delivered to the cooking surface during the predefined time interval based on the measured pressure of the gas and a burner rating such that a user-desired quantity of heat is generated at the cooking surface.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the gas valve comprises:an electronically-controlled piezoelectric drive operable to control the supply of gas to the gas burner, andan electronic controller electrically coupled to the pressure sensor and the piezoelectric drive, the controller comprising (i) a processor, and (ii) a memory device electrically coupled to the processor, the memory device having stored therein a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:(a) communicate with the pressure sensor to determine the measured pressure of the gas supplied to the gas burner,(b) compare the measured pressure with a target pressure, and(c) operate the piezoelectric drive to ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Cooking Temperature and Power Control

Номер: US20140033928A1
Автор: Adam Broders
Принадлежит: Bose Corp

A system and method for controlling the power delivered to cookware by a power control system that comprises a heating control user interface that is set by the user to a particular heating control user interface set point within an operating range. A controller derives from the heating control user interface set point a desired cookware temperature set point, and, over at least a first portion of the operating range that encompasses the boiling range, also derives from the heating control user interface set point a maximum limit of power that can be delivered to the cookware to maintain the cookware at the desired cookware temperature set point. The maximum power limit varies monotonically over the first portion of the operating range.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Household appliance comprising a knob the outer periphery of which is illuminated

Номер: US20140047944A1
Принадлежит: Arcelik AS

The present invention relates to a household appliance ( 1 ) comprising a control panel ( 2 ), a push-pull type and rotary knob ( 3 ) which is disposed to the control panel ( 2 ), a casing ( 5 ) which is produced from plastic, fixed to the back side of the control panel ( 2 ) and which forms a housing for the knob ( 3 ), and which has a cylindrical side wall ( 4 ), more than one light source ( 8 ) which provides the periphery of the knob ( 3 ) to be illuminated by emitting light, a printed circuit board ( 9 ) whereon the light sources ( 8 ) are integrated and a light guide ( 14 ) which transmits the light received from the light sources ( 8 ) to the periphery of the knob ( 3 ).

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Gas ignition switch

Номер: US20140072918A1
Автор: Pao-Chi Chang, Shu-Mei Liu
Принадлежит: SEVEN UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL Co Ltd

The present invention provides an improved gas ignition switch, which comprises a gas switch main body, a closer assembly, a knob assembly, a pressing plate, a inching switch and an electronic ignition device, and the outside of the gas switch main body is further configured with an enclosure. The enclosure covers the inching switch and the corresponding pressing plate, so as to separate the corresponding positions of the inching switch and the pressing plate from the outside environment.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Cooktop gas safety valve hold open circuit with ceramic heater

Номер: US20220003419A1

A cooking gas safety apparatus is shown and described. The apparatus includes a cooking gas safety valve assembly that supplies cooking gas to one or more burners. The cooking gas safety assembly includes at least one coil that is energizable to hold the valve assembly in an open position when subjected to a current that exceeds a threshold value and a hold open circuit. The hold open circuit comprises the coil and a hot surface igniter that is in electrical communication with the coil. The valve assembly is actuated by manually opening the valve and energizing the igniter such that it receives a threshold current that corresponds to an autoignition temperature of the gas. At the threshold current, an electromagnet in the cooking gas safety valve assembly holds the valve open so that it remains open without user intervention. In the event of an igniter failure, the current flow to the coil ceases, causing the valve to shut and cease gas flow to the burner. In certain examples, hold open circuit allows the igniter to operate off of alternating current while the coil receives a time-varying, direct current.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

MULTI BURNER OVNI

Номер: US20170003033A1
Принадлежит:

Present invention relates to a multiple flame burner which allows activating in a selective manner the totality of burners, a part thereof or at least one ring. Said burner has the ability of placing receptacles of different sizes over said burner, in such a way that if a small receptacle were to be used only one ring would be used, a medium sized receptacle would use a part of said rinse and if a large receptacle were to be used, the entire rings would be used 1. A triple ring flame burner comprising:a central burner with a central cover lid and a toroidal burner with a toroidal cover lid, wherein the central burner is found coupled to the toroidal burner by means of at least one bridge;said central burner comprising:a first Venturi tube which receives and emits a first combustible-air pre-mixture for the central burner;a first mixture chamber which receives said first pre-mixture and homogenizes it, creating a first combustible-air mixture;a first distribution channel for distributing the first combustible-air mixture to a plurality of central combustion ports of said central burner;a circumferential groove set on said plurality of main central combustion ports for forming a flame ring;said toroidal burner comprises:second Venturi tube which receives and emits a second combustible-air premixture;a second mixture chamber which receives said second pre-mixture and homogenizes it, creating a second combustible-air mixture;a second distribution channel for distributing the second mixture;an inner crenellated wall and an outer crenellated wall, said crenellated walls separated by the second distribution channel and with at least main. combustion torts and secondary combustion port over the inner crenelated wall, at least one inner barrier rail with inner barrier rail combustion ports; over the outer crenellated wall, at least one outer barrier rail with outer barrier rail combustion ports;a stability and flame transfer chamber with a pair of radial walls which divide ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATING A GAS BURNER OF A GAS COOKING APPLIANCE AND GAS BURNER AND GAS COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160003483A1
Автор: Spanò Fabio
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

A gas burner () including a gas injector (), a gas supply line () connected to the gas injector () so as to feed gas to the gas injector (), and a single automatic gas valve () installed in the gas supply line () upstream the gas injector () so as to control gas supply to the gas injector (). During ordinary operational modes, the single automatic gas valve always is in an open status not exceeding a preset upper opening limit. During temporary boost operational modes the automatic gas valve is in an open state exceeding the upper opening limit. 121343354335959. Method of operating gas burner () of a gas cooking appliance () , which comprises a gas injector () , a gas supply line () connected to the gas injector () so as to feed gas to the gas injector() , and a single automatic gas valve () installed in the gas supply line () upstream the gas injector () so as to control gas supply to the gas injector () , wherein during ordinary operational modes (T1 , T3 , T4) , the single automatic gas valve () always is in an opening status not exceeding a preset upper opening limit (L) , and wherein during temporary boost operational modes (T2) the automatic gas valve () is in an opened state (LB) exceeding the upper opening limit (L).233. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the gas injector () has a predefined and fixed maximal gas flow rate claim 1 , and wherein during a boost operational mode (T2) claim 1 , the overall gas flow rate is limited by the fixed flow rate of the gas injector ().356. Method according to claim 1 , wherein setting respective operational modes (T1 claim 1 , T2 claim 1 , T3 claim 1 , T4) of the automatic gas valve () is carried out by an electronic control unit ().42929. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the gas burner () is operable in ordinary operational mode (T1 claim 1 , T3 claim 1 , T4) with a continuous power of an upper power limit (L) claim 1 , and wherein in the temporary boost operational mode (T2) claim 1 , the power of the gas ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATING A COOKING APPLIANCE, CONTROL UNIT AND COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160003484A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

A method of operating a cooking zone () of a cooking appliance (). The method includes determining an actual temperature value representative of an actual temperature of an item () to be heated; determining a power level (I) set on a user control device (); and calculating a rectified power level (II) based on the actual temperature value, the actual power level (I) and a preset setpoint temperature. The rectified power level (II) is configured to remove differences between the actual temperature value and setpoint temperature and the rectified power level (II) is indicated on a user display (). 121. Method of operating a cooking zone () of a cooking appliance () , comprising{'b': '6', 'determining an actual temperature value representative of an actual temperature of an item () to be heated;'}{'b': '3', 'determining a power level (I) set on a user control device ();'}calculating a rectified power level (II) based on the actual temperature value, the power level (I) and a preset setpoint temperature, wherein the rectified power level (II) is configured to remove differences between the actual temperature value and setpoint temperature; and{'b': '9', 'optionally indicating the rectified power level (II) on a user interface ().'}2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the actual temperature comprises at least one of{'b': 6', '7, 'directly measuring the temperature of the item () to be heated via a temperature probe (), and'}{'b': 5', '6', '2, 'measuring at least one of a secondary temperature of cookware () containing the item () to be heated and a secondary temperature of the cooking zone (), and calculating the actual temperature from the at least one measured secondary temperature.'}332. Method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the actual power level (I) comprises detecting an operating position claim 1 , in particular rotational position claim 1 , of a power control device () configured to control the power level of the cooking zone ().432. ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

IMPROVED IGNITER VALVE

Номер: US20200003424A1
Автор: Gutowski Jan
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for igniting a burner of a barbeque includes a housing, a mesh, an orifice, a pair of conductors and a generator. The housing defines a conduit having an inlet and an outlet spaced apart from the inlet. The mesh occludes the conduit and is positioned adjacent the outlet. The orifice is for receiving combustible gas and communicates with the inlet. The pair of conductors define a gap, the gap being positioned such that the gap is disposed in spaced relation to the mesh and the mesh is disposed intermediate the orifice and the gap. The generator is for producing a spark across the gap. 1. An improved igniter valve of the type for use with a supply of gas and with a gas burner having a plurality of ports , each of said plurality of ports having a stream of gas-air mixture issuing therethrough in use , the igniter valve having:an assembly including: [1] a stem: that can be turned between an off position and a low position; having a high position between the off and low positions; and that can be depressed; [2] a generator that produces a high intensity electric field; and [3] a mechanism: coupled to the generator and to the stem; coupled in use to the gas supply; having a primary gas port coupled in use to the gas burner; having a secondary gas port; and adapted to (i) activate the generator when the stem is turned from the off to the high position; (ii) produce a flow of gas to the secondary gas port when the stem is depressed; and (iii) deliver a stream of gas to the primary gas port when the stem is between the high and low positions,an orifice operatively coupled in use to the secondary gas port;a tube positioned in respect to the orifice such that gas flow issues through a terminus of the tube in use, the tube being positioned such that the terminus lies out of the burner streams while the gas flow intersects at least one of the burner streams; andan electrode coupled to the generator to produce a spark, the electrode being positioned such that, in use: ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

STOVETOP SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220010964A1
Автор: Malcolm Ashley L.
Принадлежит:

A cooking device safety system includes a stovetop cooking device with a first sensor to detect the presence of an object on or adjacent to a burner; a second sensor to detect a condition of the burner; a transceiver to send a signal from the first and/or the second sensor to a remote device; a microcontroller with a timer; and a signal output device. A method for providing a safe cooking device environment includes detecting a status of a cooking device and detecting the presence of an object on or in the cooking device. When the cooking device has an activated status and an object is detected, the system detects whether a threshold cooking time has been exceeded. If the threshold has been exceeded, the system produces an alert via a signal output device; and/or sends an alert to a remote device; and/or inactivates the cooking device. 1. A cooking device safety system , comprising a stovetop cooking device , comprising:at least one first sensor to detect the presence of an object on or adjacent to a stovetop burner;at least one second sensor to detect a condition of the stovetop burner;at least one transceiver to send a signal from the at least one first sensor and/or the at least one second sensor to a remote device;a microcontroller comprising a timer; anda signal output device.2. The stovetop safety system of claim 1 , wherein the system is communicatively connected to a remote device via wired or wireless communication.3. The cooking device safety system of claim 2 , wherein the remote device comprises a cellular device.4. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the transceiver receives a signal from the at least one first and second sensor claim 1 , and optionally claim 1 , sends said signal(s) to the microcontroller.5. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the timer comprises a cooking time threshold for a stovetop burner.6. The cooking device safety system of claim 1 , wherein the timer comprises a non-cooking time threshold for ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Automated gas cooking system

Номер: US20180008095A1
Принадлежит: W C Bradley Co

An outdoor gas cooking system having multiple burners in which, if the individual manual control valves for all of the burners are placed on a high heat setting or some other specified or recognized activation position, a single electronic master control valve can be activated to control the total gas fuel rate to all of the burners in the cooker based, for example, upon a cooking or operational control set point or upon a target flow rate equaling the sum of the design flow rates of all of the burners at the current operating set points of the manual valves.

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220026071A1
Принадлежит:

A cooking appliance capable of preventing a user's unintended rotation of a knob assembly includes: a main body including a control panel; a valve positioned inside the main body, and including a valve shaft being pushable and rotatable; and a knob assembly including an inner knob coupled with the valve shaft, and an outer knob being movable with respect to the inner knob in a first direction in which the outer knob approaches the inner knob, wherein, when the outer knob moves by a first push distance in the first direction, the valve shaft and the inner knob are prevented from rotating. 1a main body comprising a control panel;a valve positioned inside the main body and comprising a valve shaft being pushable and rotatable; and an inner knob coupled with the valve shaft, and', 'an outer knob being movable in a first direction in which the outer knob approaches the inner knob,, 'a knob assembly comprisingwherein, based on the outer knob moving by a first push distance in the first direction, the valve shaft and the inner knob are prevented from rotating.. A cooking appliance comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/586,738 filed on Sep. 27, 2019, which is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0114916 filed on Sep. 27, 2018 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.The disclosure relates to a cooking appliance including a knob assembly used for operating the cooking appliance.In general, a cooking appliance is a home appliance including a cooking room, a heating apparatus for applying heat to the cooking room, and a circulating apparatus for circulating heat generated by the heating apparatus inside the cooking room to cook food.The cooking appliance is an appliance for cooking food by sealing and heating the food. Cooking appliances are generally classified into an electric type, a gas ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

STEERING APPARATUS FOR A STEERED VEHICLE

Номер: US20190009875A1
Принадлежит: MARINE CANADA ACQUISITION, INC.

A steering apparatus comprises a rotatable steering shaft and a sensor which senses angular movement of the steering shaft. An electromagnetic actuator actuates a stop mechanism to releasable engage the steering shaft. There is a microcontroller which causes the electromagnetic actuator to actuate the stop mechanism to fully engage the steering shaft and prevent rotation of the steering shaft in a first rotational direction, which corresponds to movement towards the hardstop position, while allowing rotational play between the steering shaft and the stop mechanism in a second direction, which corresponds to rotational movement away from the hardstop position, when the sensor senses that the steering shaft has reached a hardstop position. A driver applies a reverse polarity pulse to the electromagnetic actuator when the stop mechanism is fully engaged and the steering shaft is rotated, as permitted by the rotational play, in the second rotational direction. 1. A steering apparatus for a steered vehicle , the steering apparatus comprising:a rotatable steering shaft;a sensor which senses angular movement of the steering shaft as the vehicle is being steered;a stop mechanism which releasably engages the steering shaft to prevent rotation of the steering shaft;an electromagnetic actuator which actuates the stop mechanism to engage or release the steering shaft;a microcontroller which causes the electromagnetic actuator to actuate the stop mechanism to fully engage the steering shaft when the sensor senses that the steering shaft has reached a hard stop position to prevent rotation of the steering shaft in a first rotational direction, which corresponds to movement towards the hard stop position, while allowing rotational play between the steering shaft and the stop mechanism in a second direction, which corresponds to rotational movement away from the hard stop position;a driver which applies a reserve polarity pulse to the electromagnetic actuator when the stop ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

GAS STOVE PROVIDED WITH ANTI-DRY-BURNING DEVICE

Номер: US20180010803A1
Автор: WU Chengnian

A gas stove equipped with an anti-dry-burning device comprises the anti-dry-burning device and a gas cooker with a flameout protection device. The anti-dry-burning device is arranged at the central position of a combustor of the gas stove and is fixed on the gas stove. The anti-dry-burning device at least comprises a temperature controller, a temperature controller insulating base, a spring, an anti-dry-burning probe body and an anti-dry-burning probe base. The temperature controller is a bimetal thermostat, and is serially connected between an inductive probe of the gas cooker flameout protection device and a gas solenoid valve. The inductive probe of the gas cooker flameout protection device at least comprises a thermocouple and an ion sensor needle. 1. A gas stove comprising:an anti-dry-burning device; anda gas cooker with a flameout protection device, a temperature controller,', 'a temperature controller insulating base,', 'a spring,', 'an anti-dry-burning probe body, and', 'an anti-dry-burning probe base, the temperature controller being a bimetal thermostat and serially connected between an inductive probe of the gas cooker flameout protection device and a gas solenoid valve, and the inductive probe of the gas cooker flameout protection device at least comprising a thermocouple and an ion sensor needle., 'wherein the anti-dry-burning device is arranged at a central position of a combustor of the gas stove and is fixed on the gas stove, the anti-dry-burning device at least comprising2. The gas stove according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature controller insulating base is columnar claim 1 , and at least comprises a temperature sensor mounting groove at the top claim 1 , a spring positioning boss or a positioning groove at the bottom claim 1 , and a temperature controller lead outlet hole at the central position.3. The gas stove according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-dry-burning probe body has a hollow cavity at the upper part of the body for receiving the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL KNOB WITH OPTICAL SHAFT ENCODER AND VISUAL FEEDBACK OF ANGULAR POSITION

Номер: US20180010932A1
Автор: Bach James Carter
Принадлежит:

A control knob assembly for a consumer appliance is provided. The control knob assembly provides a compact means for determining the angular position of the control knob and illuminating a plurality of indicators to communicate that angular position to a user of the appliance. More specifically, the control knob assembly includes an optical encoder disc that defines a plurality of teeth that are in operable communication with a plurality of optical sensors. The position of the sensors and the spacing of the plurality of teeth are configured to generate signals as the control knob is rotated that allow for the precise determination of the angular position of the control knob. Moreover, the optical encoder disc may fit inside a lighting assembly and may have a low profile, resulting in a compact control knob assembly that may easily fit within the area underneath the control knob and control panel. 1. A control knob assembly comprising:a panel defining an aperture;a control knob comprising a stem defining an axial direction and a radial direction, the stem extending through the aperture of the panel;an encoder disc operably coupled to the stem, such that the panel is positioned between the control knob and the encoder disc, the encoder disc defining a plurality of teeth; anda sensor assembly mounted adjacent the encoder disc such that the sensor assembly detects the movement of the plurality of teeth to determine the angular position of the stem.2. The control knob assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly is mounted on a printed circuit board.3. The control knob assembly of claim 2 , wherein the sensor assembly comprises a first sensor and a second sensor claim 2 , the first sensor producing a first pulse signal as the plurality of teeth pass a detection point of the first sensor and the second sensor producing a second pulse signal as the plurality of teeth pass the detection point of the second sensor claim 2 , the first pulse signal being approximately 90 ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL

Номер: US20210010676A1
Принадлежит:

A removable control panel console for a cooking appliance may include a front panel having upper fingers that hook onto apertures in a bullnose feature of the appliance. The control panel console is pivotable in this configuration, and may be secured to the appliance by raising the front panel to fully insert the fingers into the apertures and fastening a bottom wall of the control panel to the appliance. Side walls of the control panel console may include tabs that are received into corresponding slots in a front surface of the appliance, providing an additional alignment and security feature. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a stove having a cooktop mounted above an oven;a bullnose extending from a front of the cooktop; anda removable control panel console including one or more user interface (UI) elements mounted to a front face of the control panel console and configured to control the cooktop, wherein bottom, left, and right walls extend orthogonally from the front face, and a plurality of spaced-apart fingers extend upward from a top edge of the front face, the fingers having hooked distal ends;wherein the control panel console is transitionable between (a) a first configuration, in which the hooked distal ends of the fingers are engaged with bottom edges of corresponding apertures in a bottom flange of the bullnose, such that the bottom wall of the control panel console is free to pivot away from the stove, and (b) a second configuration, in which the top edge of the control panel console abuts a bottom of the bullnose and the bottom wall is secured to the stove.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall is secured to a lip of a floor of a cooktop chassis when in the second configuration.3. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the left and right walls each further comprise one or more tabs configured to be received by corresponding slots in the front of the cooktop.4. The cooking appliance of claim 3 , wherein each of the left and ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SEALING TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE COOKTOP

Номер: US20210010677A1
Принадлежит:

A temperature sensor assembly for a cooktop appliance can include a plate with a cylindrically-shaped boss, one or more seals located in one or more grooves of the plate, a grommet disk engaged with the bottom surface of the plate, and a cylindrically-shaped grommet in which a cap for a temperature sensor is positioned and is slidable therein. 1. A temperature sensor assembly for a cooktop appliance , the temperature sensor assembling defining a vertical axis , comprising:a plate defining a top surface and a bottom surface, the plate defining a first annular groove positioned on the top surface of the plate and facing upwardly along the vertical axis;a first seal located in the first annular groove of the plate;a grommet disk defining a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the grommet disk engaged with the bottom surface of the plate, the grommet disk defining a cylindrically-shaped grommet extending along the vertical axis from the grommet disk, the cylindrically-shaped grommet having a grommet opening; anda cap for a temperature sensor, the cap positioned within the grommet opening, the cap slidable along the vertical axis within the grommet opening, the cap defining an interior space for receipt of a temperature sensor.2. The temperature sensor for a cooktop appliance as in claim 1 , further comprising a cylindrically-shaped boss protruding upwardly along the vertical axis from the top surface of the plate claim 1 , the boss defining a centrally-located aperture extending though the plate; wherein the cylindrically-shaped grommet extends into the centrally-located aperture; and wherein the boss defines a second annular groove on a radially outward surface of the boss claim 1 , the second annular groove facing radially outward from the vertical axis claim 1 , and further comprising a second seal located in the second annular groove.3. The temperature sensor for a cooktop appliance as in claim 2 , wherein the first annular groove has a first annular ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220034513A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance including a valve holder assembly for preventing movement of a valve. The cooking appliance includes a main body including a heating part, a valve positioned at least partially inside the main body to supply fuel to the heating part, and a knob unit coupled to the main body to regulate the degree of opening and closing of the valve, wherein the knob unit includes an operating part provided on a front surface of the main body to be operable and to which the valve is coupled at least partially, and a valve holder assembly positioned at the rear of the operating part, and the valve holder assembly includes a valve holder configured to allow a portion of the valve to pass therethrough, a valve holder casing configured to receive the valve holder, and an elastic member provided on the valve holder casing and configured to contact the valve holder to prevent movement of the valve. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a main body including a heating part;a valve positioned at least partially inside the main body to supply fuel to the heating part and including a coupling shaft; and an operating part provided on a front surface of the main body to be operable and to which the valve is coupled at least partially; and', 'a valve holder assembly positioned at a rear of the operating part and provided to allow the coupling shaft to pass therethrough;, 'a knob unit coupled to the main body to regulate a degree of opening and closing of the valve, wherein the knob unit includeswherein the valve holder assembly is configured to fix the coupling shaft to a first point and a second point different from the first point to prevent the coupling shaft from moving.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the valve holder assembly includes:a head part configured to be coupled to the coupling shaft; anda body part to which the head part is coupled.3. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the body part includes:a first body part ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for cooking using coded information associated with food packaging

Номер: US20220034514A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A cooking apparatus capable of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging is provided. Food packaging capable of being read or detected by a cooking apparatus is also provided. The cooking apparatus sets cooking time and cooking temperature as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus is capable of interacting with a user of the cooking apparatus to further assist the cooking process started as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus capable of connecting to a remote computer and server and receiving and displaying web pages generated by the remote server to further assist the cooking process.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

PERSONAL PORTABLE HEATER

Номер: US20220034515A1
Автор: Erisgen Sukru, Frame Jacob
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A portable heater can include a housing including a base and an enclosure and a burner assembly disposed within the enclosure, the burner assembly including a heating surface, wherein the enclosure and the heating surface are rotatable, with respect to the base, between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. In some examples, the heating surface is a curved surface. In some examples, a tilt switch is provided that has a position that is independent of the rotational position of the enclosure. The portable heater can also include temperature control features for maintaining fuel tank temperature at an improved operating condition. 1. A portable heater comprising:a housing including a base and an enclosure; anda burner assembly disposed within the enclosure, the burner assembly including a heating surface;wherein the enclosure and the heating surface are rotatable, with respect to the base, between a first rotational position and a second rotational position.2. The portable heater of claim 1 , further comprising a handle rotatably secured to the enclosure.3. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the second rotational position is at least 45 degrees from the first rotational position.4. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the first rotational position is 10 degrees with respect to a first plane claim 1 , the first plane being orthogonal to a second plane defining a bottom-most portion of the base claim 1 , and wherein the second rotational position is 60 degrees with respect to the first plane.5. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the heating surface is infinitely positionable between the first and second rotational positions.6. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the heating surface is incrementally positionable between the first and second rotational positions.7. The portable heater of claim 6 , further including a positioning arrangement having a first indexing part associated with the base and a second indexing part ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

GLASS-CERAMIC WORKTOP

Номер: US20170016628A1
Принадлежит: EUROKERA S.N.C.

An item of furniture or appliance includes at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a transparent monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m, equipped with a coating so that the substrate equipped with the coating has a haze higher than 15%, a light transmission Tlower than 60% and an opacity indicator higher than 85. The item of furniture or appliance also includes at least one heating element, at least one light source to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, the source being located plumb with the substrate in order to form a display by projection, or under the substrate in order to form a display by transmission through the substrate, and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop. 120-. (canceled)21. An item of furniture or appliance , comprising:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 'L', 'at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a transparent monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m, equipped with a coating so that the substrate equipped with the coating has a haze higher than 15%, a light transmission Tlower than 60% and an opacity indicator higher than 85;'}at least one heating element;at least one light source configured to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, the source being located plumb with the substrate in order to form a display by projection, or under the substrate in order to form a display by transmission through the substrate; andat least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop.22. The item of furniture or appliance as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the area of the substrate made of a glazing material is larger than 0.9 mand a thickness of said substrate is at least 2 mm and smaller than 15 mm.23. The item of furniture or appliance as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the substrate has a flatness lower than 0.1% of a diagonal of the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Mounting Arrangement for a User Interface of a Gas Cooking Appliance

Номер: US20180017263A1
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A gas cooking appliance includes a valve and a first pipe configured to transport gas to the valve. The appliance also includes a burner and a second pipe configured to transport gas from the valve to the burner. The appliance further includes a console and a knob. The console includes a cutout having an edge defining a shape of the cutout, and the knob includes a handle and a bezel. The knob is configured to control a state of the valve. The bezel has a rear face and a protrusion extending rearward from the rear face through the cutout, the protrusion contacting the edge of the cutout. The appliance additionally includes a bracket coupling the knob to the valve. The bracket includes a leg mating with the protrusion. 1. A gas cooking appliance comprising:a valve;a first pipe configured to transport gas to the valve;a burner;a second pipe configured to transport gas from the valve to the burner;a console including a cutout, the cutout having an edge defining a shape of the cutout;a knob including a handle and a bezel, the knob being configured to control a state of the valve, wherein the bezel has a rear face and a protrusion extending rearward from the rear face through the cutout, and wherein the protrusion contacts the edge of the cutout; anda bracket coupling the knob to the valve, wherein the bracket includes a leg mating with the protrusion.2. The gas cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein:the console defines an interior space inaccessible to a user of the gas cooking appliance;the console defines an exterior space accessible to the user;the rear face of the bezel is located in the exterior space; andthe protrusion extends from the exterior space to the interior space.3. The gas cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein:the protrusion includes a hole, and the leg fits inside the hole; or the leg includes an opening, and the protrusion fits inside the opening.4. The gas cooking appliance of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion and leg have complementary shapes.5. The ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

COOKTOP APPLIANCE WITH A GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190017709A1
Автор: Cadima Paul Bryan
Принадлежит:

A cooktop appliance includes a gas burner assembly with one or more burner bodies that define a first plurality of flame ports, a first fuel chamber, a second plurality of flame ports and a second fuel chamber. A fan is coupled to the gas burner assembly such that the fan is operable to urge a flow of air into only the second fuel chamber. An operating speed of the fan is fixed such that a firing rate of the second plurality of flame ports is fixed. 1. A cooktop appliance , comprising:a top panel;a gas burner assembly positioned at the top panel, the gas burner assembly comprising one or more burner bodies defining a first plurality of flame ports, a first fuel chamber, a second plurality of flame ports and a second fuel chamber, the first fuel chamber in fluid communication with the first plurality of flame ports such that gaseous fuel within the first fuel chamber is flowable through the first plurality of flame ports, the second fuel chamber in fluid communication with the second plurality of flame ports such that gaseous fuel within the second fuel chamber is flowable through the second plurality of flame ports, the first fuel chamber separate from the second fuel chamber within the one or more burner bodies; anda fan coupled to the gas burner assembly such that the fan is operable to urge a flow of air into only the second fuel chamber,wherein an operating speed of the fan is fixed such that a firing rate of the second plurality of flame ports is fixed.2. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a supply line and a control valve claim 1 , the supply line having a trunk claim 1 , a first branch and a second branch claim 1 , the first branch extending from the trunk to a first orifice claim 1 , the second branch extending from the trunk to a second orifice claim 1 , the first orifice positioned for directing the gaseous fuel into the first chamber claim 1 , the second orifice positioned for directing the gaseous fuel into the second chamber claim 1 , ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

COOKTOP APPLIANCE WITH A GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190017710A1
Автор: Cadima Paul Bryan
Принадлежит:

A cooktop appliance includes a gas burner assembly with an annular burner body that defines a central combustion zone. Gaseous fuel is flowable from a fuel chamber within the annular burner body into the central combustion zone through a plurality of flame ports. A temperature probe is spring loaded away from a top surface of a top panel such that a distal end of the temperature probe is normally positioned above the annular burner body. The cooktop appliance also includes features for limiting or preventing flame impingement against the temperature probe. 1. A cooktop appliance , comprising:a top panel;a gas burner assembly positioned at the top panel, the gas burner assembly comprising an annular burner body positioned on the top panel at a top surface of the top panel, the annular burner body defining a central combustion zone, the annular burner body also defining a plurality of flame ports at the central combustion zone, gaseous fuel flowable from a fuel chamber within the annular burner body into the central combustion zone through the plurality of flame ports; anda temperature probe positioned adjacent an outer circumference of the annular burner body such that the temperature probe is spaced from the central combustion zone, the temperature probe spring loaded away from the top surface of the top panel such that a distal end of the temperature probe is normally positioned above the annular burner body,wherein the temperature probe is positioned such that the flames do not impinge against the temperature probe during combustion of the gaseous fuel at the plurality of flame ports.2. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the gas burner assembly further comprises a fuel manifold claim 1 , the annular burner body connectable to the fuel manifold such that the gaseous fuel is flowable from the fuel manifold into the fuel chamber of the annular burner body claim 1 , the fuel manifold having a plurality of outlet passages and a horizontal Venturi mixing tube ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Portable power supply

Номер: US20220037576A1
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

A portable power supply according to the present invention is provided with a combustion device (20) and a heating container (30) that retains an object to be heated, wherein at least a part of a portion of the heating container, the portion being directly heated by the combustion device, is provided with a magnetic metal plate (32) that has spontaneous magnetization and that generates electromotive force due to an anomalous Nernst effect induced by the heating, and wherein electrodes (33a, 33b) for drawing power are provided. Thus, the heating container for generating electricity has a simple configuration, and furthermore the portable power supply is provided with both the heating container and the combustion device.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

REGULATOR/MAGNETIC CONTROL VALVE COMBINATION

Номер: US20160025236A1
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A control valve may include a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, and a plurality of magnets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for each of one of the plurality of fluid outlets. One of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the magnet controlling fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets is energized, fluid flow is permitted to the remaining of the plurality of magnets. When the remaining of the plurality of magnets are energized, fluid flow is permitted to the respective plurality of fluid outlets. 1. A control valve comprising:a fluid inlet;a plurality of fluid outlets; anda plurality of magnets, wherein one of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for each of one of the plurality of fluid outlets and another of the plurality of magnets controls fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets.2. The control valve of claim 1 , wherein when the magnet controlling fluid flow for the remaining of the plurality of magnets is energized claim 1 , fluid flow is permitted to the remaining of the plurality of magnets claim 1 , andwherein when one of the remaining of the plurality of magnets is energized, fluid flow is permitted to the respective one of the plurality of fluid outlets.3. The control valve of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of magnets further includes a head connected to a body with a rod that is slideably attached to the body such that the head and rod move along a longitudinal axis relative to the body.4. The control valve of claim 3 , further comprising a spring located between the head and the body along the rod claim 3 , wherein the spring biases the head in a first position.5. The control valve of claim 4 , wherein when the head is in the first position claim 4 , the head of the magnet prevents fluid flow from the fluid inlet to one of the plurality of outlets.6. The control valve of claim 4 , wherein when the magnet is energized ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160025347A1
Принадлежит:

A gas burner assembly includes a burner base and a bottom plate. The burner base includes a round burner and an elongated burner. The bottom plate is mounted to the burner base. A Venturi mixing tube of the round burner is positioned or disposed within a collar of the bottom plate. 1. A gas burner assembly , comprising:a burner base having a round burner and an elongated burner, the round burner positioned at a middle portion of the elongated burner, the burner base also defining a Venturi mixing tube of the round burner;a bottom plate mounted to the burner base such that the bottom plate and the burner base define a fuel chamber therebetween, the bottom plate also having a collar, an end portion of the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner positioned within the collar of the bottom plate.2. The gas burner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner is received within the collar of the bottom plate such that the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner and the collar of the bottom plate define a joint therebetween claim 1 , the joint extending between the fuel chamber and an interior volume of the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner.3. The gas burner assembly of claim 2 , wherein fuel leaking from the fuel chamber flows through the joint into the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner.4. The gas burner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bottom plate is screwed claim 1 , riveted or staked to the burner base.5. The gas burner assembly of claim 4 , wherein the bottom plate has a perimeter claim 4 , the bottom plate mounted to the burner base at the perimeter of the bottom plate.6. The gas burner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the burner base and the bottom plate are formed with discrete material.7. The gas burner assembly of claim 1 , wherein the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner extends downwardly from the burner base such that the Venturi mixing tube of the round burner has a distal end spaced from the fuel chamber claim 1 , ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Cooking Using Coded Information Associated with Food Packaging

Номер: US20160025349A1
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A cooking apparatus capable of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging is provided. Food packaging capable of being read or detected by a cooking apparatus is also provided. The cooking apparatus sets cooking time and cooking temperature as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus is capable of interacting with a user of the cooking apparatus to further assist the cooking process started as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus capable of connecting to a remote computer and server and receiving and displaying web pages generated by the remote server to further assist the cooking process. 129-. (canceled)30. A system for cooking comprising: a housing containing a controllable cooking element for cooking food, the cooking housing supporting at least one manually actuatable input device for manually inputting an instruction to cook the food and a sensor for sensing first information from an enclosure for enclosing food brought proximate to the housing;', 'a microprocessor contained within the housing for receiving second information from like sensor relating to the first information sensed from the enclosure;', 'the manually actuable input device controllably connected to the controllable cooking element for controlling the cooking of food, and', 'the microprocessor controllably connected to the controllable cooking dement for, 'a cooking apparatus having'}controlling the cooking of food based on the second information; and a microprocessor contained within the portable electronic flat panel device for receiving third information from the sensor relating to the first information sensed from the enclosure;', 'the portable electronic flat panel device capable of communicating with the cooking apparatus fourth information corresponding to ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

GLASS-CERAMIC WORKTOP

Номер: US20170023260A1
Принадлежит: EUROKERA S.N.C.

The present invention relates to an advantageously interactive item of furniture and/or appliance comprising: 1: An item of furniture and/or appliance , advantageously interactive , comprising:{'sup': '2', 'sub': 'L', 'at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m, said substrate having a lightness L* higher than 10, a light transmission Tlower than 50%, an opacity indicator higher than 90, and if needs be a haze higher than 15%;'}at least one heating element;at least one light source, in particular intended to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, in particular by projection, this source for example being located plumb with the substrate; andat least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop such as the one or more light sources and/or the one or more heating elements and/or if needs be wirelessly with at least one external element.2: The item of furniture and/or appliance as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the area of the substrate made of a glazing material is larger than 0.9 m claim 1 , especially larger than 1 mand in particular at least 2 m claim 1 , the thickness of said substrate being at least 2 mm claim 1 , especially at least 2.5 mm claim 1 , and in particular about 3 to 30 mm claim 1 , said thickness advantageously being smaller than 15 mm claim 1 , in particular about 3 to 15 mm and especially from 3 to 10 mm.3: The item of furniture and/or appliance as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the substrate has a flatness lower than 0.1% of the diagonal of the substrate claim 1 , and preferably lower than 3 mm claim 1 , especially lower than 2 mm and in particular lower than 1 mm or even of about zero.4: The item of furniture and/or appliance as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the substrate is made of tempered glass or glass-ceramic and preferably is made of glass-ceramic.5: The ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180023814A1
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A cooking apparatus includes, but is not limited to, a bottom surface that lies at the bottom of a perimeter wall and having one or more stands operable to support a cooking plate, the perimeter wall having an angled edge; an electric heating element that can be interchangeably positioned on the one or more stands; a gas heating element that can be interchangeably positioned on the one or more stands; a cooking plate that is operable to seat on the base above the electric or gas heating element, is detachable from the base, and has an angled edge portion complimentary to that of the perimeter wall; a lid that is operable to rest over the cooking plate and extends beyond the perimeter edge of the cooking plate but completely covers the plate and allows for condensation to drip outside of the plate. 1. An apparatus for cooking comprising:a base having a bottom surface that lies at the bottom of a perimeter wall, the base having one or more stands operable to support a heating element, the perimeter wall having a first angular edge operable to support a cooking plate;an electric heating element that is interchangeably positionable on the one or more stands of the base;a gas heating element that is interchangeably positionable on the one or more stands of the base;a cooking plate comprised of a surface with a second angular edge portion that is operable to seat on the base above either the electric or the gas heating element, the cooking plate being detachable from the base by lifting without use of fasteners and disposed by way of complimentary angles between the first angular edge of the perimeter wall of the base and second angular edge of the cooking plate;a lid that is operable to rest over the cooking plate and that extends beyond a perimeter edge of the cooking plate such that the lid fully covers the cooking plate and allows for condensation to drip outside of the pan instead of onto the cooking plate; andone or more legs.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

PORTABLE GAS STOVE

Номер: US20180023816A1
Автор: Kim Im Hyoung
Принадлежит: Gasware Co., Ltd.

Disclosed is a portable gas stove including a body including a nozzle configured to spray a gas supplied through an inlet, a Venturi tube configured to change a pressure of the gas sprayed from the nozzle, and a chamber into which the gas discharged from the Venturi tube is introduced, a first distribution plate mounted at one side in the chamber and including a plurality of flow paths, a second distribution plate mounted on the chamber to be spaced a predetermined distance from the first distribution plate, a flame forming plate mounted on the second distribution plate and configured to disperse, diffuse, and discharge a mixture of the air and gas discharged from the slot through a plurality of tiny holes, and a mesh mounted on the flame forming plate and configured to diffuse combustion heat of the mixture discharged through the tiny holes is disclosed. 1. A portable gas stove comprising:{'b': 10', '12', '11', '13', '12', '14', '13, 'a body () including a nozzle () configured to spray a gas supplied through an inlet (), a Venturi tube () configured to change a pressure of the gas sprayed from the nozzle (), and a chamber () into which the gas discharged from the Venturi tube () is introduced;'}{'b': 20', '14', '21, 'a first distribution plate () mounted at one side in the chamber () and including a plurality of flow paths () configured to mix, disperse, and diffuse air and the gas;'}{'b': 30', '14', '20', '31, 'a second distribution plate () mounted on the chamber () to be spaced a predetermined distance from the first distribution plate () to prevent a backfire phenomenon, and including a slot () configured to mix, disperse, diffuse, and discharge air and the gas in an inward direction of an edge thereof;'}{'b': 40', '30', '31, 'a flame forming plate () mounted on the second distribution plate () and configured to disperse, diffuse, and discharge a mixture of the air and gas discharged from the slot () through a plurality of tiny holes; and'}{'b': 50', '40, 'a ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

HEATER

Номер: US20220042685A1
Автор: HUANG HUA, Lu Fei, Luo Guo Ding
Принадлежит: Hangzhou Xiaoyi E-commerce Co., Ltd.

A heater includes: a body that includes a furnace body and a mesh cover assembly; a burner assembly that is installed on the body; a gas tank that is arranged in the body and directly below the burner assembly; and a reflecting plate that is installed in the body and located between the burner assembly and the gas tank. The gas tank has an interface end connected to a fuel inlet end of the burner assembly via a valve. The mesh cover assembly and the burner assembly are detachably connected to the furnace body. 1. A heater , comprising:a body that comprises a furnace body and a mesh cover assembly;a burner assembly that is installed on the body;a gas tank that is arranged in the body and directly below the burner assembly; anda reflecting plate that is installed in the body and located between the burner assembly and the gas tank, and that comprises a blocking area that is a projection plane of a burner on the reflecting plate in a longitudinal direction and prevents heat that comes from a bottom of the burner from being radiated directly to an interface end of the gas tank; anda radiation area that does not overlap with the blocking area and allows the heat that comes from around the burner to be radiated to a periphery of the interface end of the gas tank,wherein the reflecting plate is provided with at least one through hole, as the radiation area, that penetrates longitudinally and does not overlap with the blocking area,wherein the gas tank has the interface end connected to a fuel inlet end of the burner assembly via a valve, andwherein the mesh cover assembly and the burner assembly are detachably connected to the furnace body.2. The heater according to claim 1 , wherein the furnace body comprises claim 1 , at a lower opening claim 1 , a cavity for containing the mesh cover assembly.3. The heater according to claim 1 , wherein the furnace body further comprises an adjustment switch that controls a gas output from the gas tank.4. The heater according to claim 3 ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Locking and unlocking mechanism

Номер: US20200023991A1
Принадлежит: Hamilton Sundstrand Corp

A locking mechanism for releasably locking a lock bolt against axial movement includes a solenoid assembly arranged, in use, in proximity to an axially moveable lock bolt. The solenoid assembly includes: a solenoid, a solenoid bias spring and a solenoid plunger having a plunger tip. When the solenoid is energised, the bias spring causes the solenoid plunger to move to bring the plunger tip into locking engagement with the lock bolt to prevent axial movement thereof, and when the solenoid is not energised, the solenoid bias spring causes the solenoid plunger to move to bring the plunger tip out of locking engagement with the lock bolt thus permitting axial movement thereof.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Knob assembly and appliance having knob assembly

Номер: US20190024903A1
Автор: Yeonsik HA
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A knob assembly and an appliance having a knob assembly are provided. The knob assembly may include a knob configured to be rotatably installed, a knob ring configured to surround the knob and to be rotated independently from the knob, a spring configured to provide an elastic force so as to return the knob ring toward an initial position when the knob ring is rotated to a position spaced apart from the initial position, and a magnetic force provider configured to provide a magnetic force to return the knob ring to the initial position when the knob ring is at a position adjacent to the initial position.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY CONTROL LOCKOUT KNOB

Номер: US20190025870A1
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A control knob for controlling the operation of a component of a household appliance is disclosed. The control knob includes a body configured to be attached to a rotatable rod extending from the appliance. A locking element reversibly secures the body in at least one rotational position. The locking element is movable between a first position and a second position. The locking element is configured to engage with a notch to rotatably secure the body in the at least one rotational position when the locking element is in the first position, and to disengage from the notch to permit the body to be rotated when the locking element is in the second position. 1. A control knob for controlling the operation of a component of a household appliance , said control knob comprising:a body configured to be attached to a rotatable rod extending from said appliance, anda locking element for reversibly securing said body in at least one rotational position, said locking element movable between a first position and a second position,said locking element being configured to engage with a notch in said appliance to rotatably secure said body in said at least one rotational position when said locking element is in said first position, and to disengage from said notch to permit said body to be rotated when said locking element is in said second position,said locking element being either pivotable relative to said body or radially compressible relative to said body from said first position to said second positions in order to reversibly disengage said locking element from said notch to thereby permit said rotation of said body.2. The control knob of claim 1 , further comprising a biasing element for biasing said locking element to said first position.3. The control knob of claim 2 , said biasing element being at least one of a compression spring and a torsional spring.4. The control knob of claim 1 , said locking element comprising a flexible leg radially compressible relative to said ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

DUAL INLET GRIDDLE/GRILL BURNER HAVING MULTIPLE BURNER CONFIGURATIONS

Номер: US20170030585A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A grilling appliance includes first and second fuel delivery ports extending from a grill housing, a first burner element selectively connected to one of the first and second fuel delivery ports to define a single-burner condition, a second burner element selectively connected to the other of the first and second fuel delivery ports to define, with the first burner element, a twin-burner condition, an elongated burner element having two fuel inlets selectively connected to the first and second fuel delivery ports to define, when the first and second burner elements are removed from the first and second fuel delivery ports and a large-burner condition. At least one ignitor is in communication with the first burner element in the single-burner condition, the first and second burner elements in the twin-burner condition and the elongated burner element in the large-burner condition. 1. A grilling appliance comprising:first and second fuel delivery ports extending from a grill housing;a first burner element selectively connected to one of the first and second fuel delivery ports to define a single-burner condition;a second burner element selectively connected to the other of the first and second fuel delivery ports to define, with the first burner element, a twin-burner condition;an elongated burner element having two fuel inlets selectively connected to the first and second fuel delivery ports to define, when the first and second burner elements are removed from the first and second fuel delivery ports, a large-burner condition; andat least one ignitor in communication with the first burner element in the single-burner condition, the first and second burner elements in the twin-burner condition and the elongated burner element in the large-burner condition.2. The grilling appliance of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ignitor is in a fixed position within the grill housing in the single-burner claim 1 , twin-burner and large-burner conditions.3. The grilling appliance ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

PORTABLE COOKING STOVE

Номер: US20150034066A1
Автор: Plott Matt
Принадлежит:

A portable cooking stove is disclosed. The cooking stove includes a base structure. At least one burner is positioned within the base structure. A burner plate is positioned above the burner and also above the base structure. When the stove is in use, a cooking surface may be placed on top of the burner plate. Multiple legs are connected to the base structure. The legs can be positioned in an extended configuration in which the base structure is positioned at a certain height above a ground surface. When the legs are positioned in the extended configuration, the height at which the base structure (and therefore the burner plate and any cooking surface that is placed on the burner plate) is positioned above the ground surface is adjustable without removing the legs from the base structure. 1. A portable cooking stove , comprising:a base structure;a burner positioned within the base structure;multiple legs pivotably coupled to the base structure, the multiple legs moveable between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration;first and second carrying handles coupled to opposite sides of the base structure; andmultiple attachment portions coupled to the base structure, each attachment portion being positioned to correspond with one of the multiple legs such that each one of the multiple legs are pivotably coupled to the attachment portion;wherein the carrying handles are positioned so that when the legs are in the extended configuration, the carrying handles prevent the legs from being pivoted upward.2. The portable cooking stove of claim 1 , wherein one of the multiple attachment portions are positioned adjacent to each end of the first and second carrying handles.3. The portable cooking stove of claim 1 , wherein the multiple attachment portions extend in a perpendicular arrangement relative to the first and second carrying handles.4. The portable cooking stove of claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple legs comprise a pivot bracket coupled to one end of ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

PORTABLE HEATER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERY

Номер: US20220049851A1
Автор: Erisgen Sukru, Frame Jacob
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to portable forced air heaters and radiant heaters. Portable air forced air heaters include a blower, a blower housing, a burner disposed within the burner housing, a fuel tank in fluid communication with the burner, a fan pump and a battery connector. The battery connector of this disclosure allows for different batteries with different distinguishing features to be used. 1. A portable heater comprising:a housing;a burner disposed within the housing;one or more electrical components for operating the burner; and a plurality of electrical contacts;', 'a first connection arrangement for receiving a battery of a first type having a first set of interconnection features; and', 'a second connection arrangement for receiving a battery of a second type, the second battery type having a second set of interconnection features different from the first set of interconnection features., 'a power interface for connecting with one of a plurality of power sources, the power interface being configured to deliver power to the one or more electrical components from a connected power source, the power interface including2. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the power interface includes a third connection arrangement provided with electrical connections for receiving a female plug from an A/C power source.3. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the one or more electrical components includes one or more of an ignition coil claim 1 , a safety valve claim 1 , a fuel pump claim 1 , and a control board.4. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the first connection arrangement includes one or more first latch recesses.5. The portable heater of claim 4 , wherein the second connection arrangement includes one or more second latch recesses.6. The portable heater of claim 1 , wherein the power interface includes an adapter plate.7. The portable heater of claim 6 , wherein the adapter plate defines a major surface and one or more side surfaces that ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Cruise Control On A Work Machine

Номер: US20200032480A1
Принадлежит:

A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged. 1. A system , comprising: [ a lever configured to control an operating parameter of the work machine and having a range of motion around a neutral position and a bias toward that neutral position;', 'a rotating component carried by or included within the lever; and', "a non-rotating component that maintains a face-to-face relationship with at least a portion of the rotating component throughout the lever's range of motion;"], 'a control assembly, comprising, 'in which a selected one of the rotating and non-rotating components is an electromagnet having a field strength sufficient, when actuated, to engage the unselected one of the components and overcome the bias of the lever; and', 'in which the unselected one of the rotating and non-rotating components is a body of ferromagnetic material., 'a work machine, comprising2. The system of further comprising a switch for activating the magnetic field of the magnet.3. The system of further comprising a control panel supported on the work machine claim 2 , wherein the switch for activating the magnetic field of the magnet is disposed at the control panel.4. The system of wherein a body of ferromagnetic material is affixed to the lever.5. The system of wherein the body of ferromagnetic material is affixed to the lever by a cruise block claim 4 , the cruise block comprising a body and an internally disposed hole through which the lever passes.6. The system of further ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

GAS BURNER WITH A PNEUMATIC ACTUATING INJET

Номер: US20200032999A1
Автор: Cadima Paul Bryan
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A gas burner includes a burner body that defines a plurality of forced induction flame ports. An air outlet orifice is mounted to an injet body at an outlet of an air passage such that the air outlet orifice is oriented for directing a flow of air towards the plurality of forced induction flame ports. A gas outlet orifice is mounted to the injet body at an outlet of a gas passage such that the gas outlet orifice is oriented for directing a flow of gaseous fuel towards the plurality of forced induction flame ports. A pneumatically actuated gas valve is positioned within the injet body. The pneumatically actuated gas valve is configured to adjust from a closed configuration to an open configuration in response to the flow of air through the air passage. 1. A gas burner , comprising:a burner body defining a plurality of forced induction flame ports;a gas outlet orifice;an air outlet orifice;an injet body defining an air passage and a gas passage, the air outlet orifice mounted to the injet body at an outlet of the air passage such that the air outlet orifice is oriented for directing a flow of air towards the plurality of forced induction flame ports, the air passage configured for directing the flow of air through the injet body to the air outlet orifice, the gas outlet orifice mounted to the injet body at an outlet of the gas passage such that the gas outlet orifice is oriented for directing a flow of gaseous fuel towards the plurality of forced induction flame ports, the gas passage configured for directing the flow of gaseous fuel through the injet body to the gas outlet orifice; anda pneumatically actuated gas valve positioned within the injet body, the pneumatically actuated gas valve adjustable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, the pneumatically actuated gas valve blocking the flow of gaseous fuel through the gas passage in the closed configuration, the pneumatically actuated gas valve configured to adjust from the closed configuration to ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

JOINT AND KNOB ASSEMBLY AND APPLIANCE HAVING JOINT AND KNOB ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190033908A1
Автор: HA Yeonsik
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A joint, a knob assembly, and an appliance having a joint and a knob assembly are provided. The joint may include a housing, a first shaft support, a second shaft support, and a coupling shaft. A slot having a predetermined width extending in a circumferential direction of the housing and a predetermined length extending in a longitudinal direction of the housing may be formed in the housing. The coupling shaft provided in the second support may include a rotary shaft rotatably inserted into the slot. A stopper may be formed to protrude from an outside of the rotary shaft, and a position of the stopper inside the slot may be changed according to rotation of the rotating shaft. The stopper may be provided in the slot so that the stopper interferes with an inner wall of the housing formed by the slot at a predetermined position. 1. A joint , comprising:a housing formed in a cylindrical shape having a predetermined length and having a hollow inner space;a first shaft support provided in the housing;a second shaft support provided in the housing a prescribed distance from the first shaft support; anda first pair of coupling shafts provided on the first shaft support and a second pair of coupling shafts provided on the a second shaft support,wherein the housing includes a plurality of slots having a predetermined width extending in a circumferential direction of the housing and a predetermined length extending in a longitudinal direction of the housing to accommodate the first pair of coupling shafts and the second pair of coupling shafts,wherein the first shaft support and the second shaft support are configured to pivot relative to the housing about the coupling shafts and to slide in the longitudinal direction.2. The joint of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slots includes:a pair of first slots formed through side surfaces of the housing, provided to face each other when viewed from a first longitudinal side or a second longitudinal side of the housing, the first ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR GASEOUS FUEL IGNITION FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20150037737A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

An improved ignition system is provided for use with a gaseous fuel burner on a cooktop of an appliance. A flame sensor is used to detect the presence of a flame at the gaseous fuel burner. When the flame is detected as absent for at least a certain predetermined period of time, the ignition system attempts to reignite the flame. During the predetermined time period, the ignition system does not attempt to reignite the flame even though the flame is not detected. As such, the flame has an opportunity to restore itself fully around the burner during the predetermined time period before the ignition system is activated. 1. A method for igniting a gas burner , the steps comprising:providing a gaseous fuel to the burner;operating an ignition system to ignite the gaseous fuel to the burner;{'sub': '1', 'claim-text': {'sub': 1', '2, 'claim-text': 'repeating the steps of operating and detecting.', 'determining, after a flame has been detected at the burner for a first time period Δt, whether a flame is absent from at least a portion of the burner over at least a second time period Δt, and, if so, then'}, 'detecting whether a flame is present at the burner over at least a first time period Δtand, if so, then'}2. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , further comprising the step of detecting whether a valve controlling gas flow to the burner has been activated so as to provide a gaseous fuel to the burner.3. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , further comprising the step of detecting whether the ignition system has been activated.4. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , wherein the first time period Δtis about one second.5. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , wherein the first time period Δtis in the range of about 0.5 second to about 1.5 seconds.6. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , wherein the second time period Δtis about 3 seconds.7. A method for igniting a gas burner as in claim 1 , wherein the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

SAFETY CONTROL LOCKOUT KNOB

Номер: US20200033905A1
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A control knob for controlling the operation of a component of a household appliance is disclosed. The control knob includes a body configured to be attached to a rotatable rod extending from the appliance. A locking element reversibly secures the body in at least one rotational position. The locking element is movable between a first position and a second position. The locking element is configured to engage with a notch to rotatably secure the body in the at least one rotational position when the locking element is in the first position, and to disengage from the notch to permit the body to be rotated when the locking element is in the second position. 1. A control knob comprising:a rotatable knob body having a longitudinal axis,a locking element comprising a lever portion extending therefrom, said lever portion extending in a generally longitudinal direction and being pivotable about an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said knob body, anda spring biasing said locking element into a first position wherein a distal end of said lever portion extends to a forward position relative to said knob body, said lever portion being pivotable against a biasing force of said spring into a second position wherein said distal end of said lever portion is withdrawn from said forward position.2. The control knob of claim 1 , said lever portion being generally coplanar with an outer surface of said knob body when said locking element is in said first position.3. The control knob of claim 1 , said distal end of said lever portion dimensioned to engage a notch in an appliance to lock said control knob in a predetermined rotational position when said locking element is in said first position.4. The control knob of claim 1 , said spring being a torsional spring.5. The control knob of claim 1 , said forward position being spaced from a rear end of said knob body.6. The control knob of claim 1 , said locking element further comprising a ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

KNOB ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210034093A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A knob assembly includes a first housing with a sidewall extending from a base and a retention member inwardly extends from the sidewall. An operable second housing includes a selective stopper selectively movable between a first position and a second position relative to the retention member. The operable second housing is further axially operable between a compressed position and an extended position relative to the first housing, and the operable second housing includes a biasing member. 1. An appliance , comprising:a front panel having an exterior surface and an interior surface; a first housing having a sidewall and a retention member inwardly extending from the sidewall;', 'an operable second housing rotationally operable and axially operable relative the first housing and having a body and a selective stopper disposed on a surface of the body, wherein the selective stopper is selectively movable between a first position and a second position relative to the retention member; and', 'an axial biasing member disposed between the first housing and the operable second housing., 'a knob assembly rotationally coupled to the front panel, the knob assembly including2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein an elongated portion extends from the body of the operable second housing claim 1 , and wherein the elongated portion is a user interface of the knob assembly.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the selective stopper of the operable second housing is retained by the retention member of the first housing to define a locked position.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first position is defined by the selective stopper positioned within the retention member.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the operable second housing is axially operable between a compressed position and an extended position claim 1 , and further wherein the operable second housing is rotationally operable between the first and second positions.6. The appliance of claim 5 , wherein the operable ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

MASTER CONTROLLER

Номер: US20150040714A1
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

The master controller includes a main handle, a handle drum, a reverse handle, a lock collar, a first lock cam having an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle at a neutral position when an operation key is at a locked position, a second lock cam that rotates integrally with the reverse handle, and has an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle and the main handle at a neutral position when the operation key is at a locked position, and that locks the reverse handle at a forward position or a reverse position and unlocks the main handle when the reverse handle is operated to the forward position or the reverse position, and a rod holding unit that holds a rod movably between the lock collar and the second lock cam. 1. A master controller comprising:a main handle that performs a speed-control operation of a railway vehicle;a handle drum that is turned in a direction in which the main handle is operated;a reverse handle that is provided turnably on an axial line orthogonal to a spindle of the handle drum and reverses a traveling direction of the railway vehicle;a lock collar that is formed in a disk shape having a smaller diameter than that of the handle drum and is attached to an end face of the handle drum about the spindle of the handle drum to lock an operation of the main handle when the reverse handle is at a neutral position;a first lock cam that is formed in a plate-like shape, rotates integrally with an operation key that is turned about an axial line orthogonal to the spindle of the handle drum, and has an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle at a neutral position when the operation key is at a locked position;a second lock cam that rotates integrally with the reverse handle, and has an outer peripheral surface that locks the reverse handle and the main handle at a neutral position when the operation key is at a locked position, and that locks the reverse handle at a forward position or a reverse position and ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

BURNER IGNITING SYSTEM FOR GAS STOVE

Номер: US20160040876A1
Автор: LIAO Pen Liang
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A burner igniting system includes a pilot light disposed in a gas stove for supplying a flame to a burner, an igniting and sensing device for igniting the pilot light and for sensing a presence of flame on the pilot light, and a control device includes a circuit board, a flame signal amplifying device electrically connected to the pilot light for detecting whether a flame in the pilot light is existed or not, and a processing device (MCU n) electrically connected to the flame signal amplifying device for processing the flame signal from the flame signal amplifying device into a processed signal, and to determine whether the pilot light and the burner have been successfully ignited or not. 1. A burner igniting system comprising:a base plate disposed in a gas stove,a burner disposed in said gas stove,a pilot light disposed on said base plate for supplying a flame to said burner,an igniting and sensing device disposed on said base plate for igniting said pilot light and for sensing a flame signal on said pilot light, anda control device including a circuit board, a flame signal amplifying device electrically connected to said pilot light for detecting whether a flame in said pilot light is existed or not, and a processing device (MCU n) electrically connected to said flame signal amplifying device for obtaining and processing the flame signal from said flame signal amplifying device into a processed signal, and to determine that said pilot light and said burner have been successfully ignited when the processed signal is changing, and to determine that said pilot light and said burner have not been successfully ignited when the processed signal is kept constant.2. The burner igniting system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said processing device (MCU n) is selected from a processing unit claim 1 , a processor claim 1 , a thermocouple sensor claim 1 , a comparator or the like. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a burner igniting system for a gas ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

STEERING SYSTEM FOR A MARINE VESSEL

Номер: US20200039625A1
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A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a helm, a control head, and a joystick. The helm and control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a first CAN network. The joystick and the control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a second CAN network. The helm may provide user inputted steering commands on the first CAN network. The control head may provide user inputted shift and throttle commands on the second CAN network. The joystick may provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on either the first CAN network or the second CAN network. 1. A steering system for a marine vessel comprising:a first engine, a first hydraulic steering actuator for steering the first engine, and a first hydraulic pump for supplying hydraulic fluid to the first steering actuator;a first shift actuator for shifting gears in the first engine and a first throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the first engine;a second engine, a second hydraulic steering actuator for steering the second engine, and a second hydraulic pump for supplying hydraulic fluid to the second steering actuator;a second shift actuator for shifting gears in the second engine and a second throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the second engine;a pump control module for controlling an output of the first hydraulic pump and an output of the second hydraulic pump;a helm for providing user inputted steering commands to the pump control module;a joystick for providing user inputted steering commands to the pump control module; anda control head for providing user inputted shift and throttle commands to the first shift actuator and the first throttle actuator and to the second shift actuator and the second throttle actuator.2. The steering system as claimed in wherein:the joystick provides user ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC BURNER ELEMENT INPUT

Номер: US20190041064A1
Автор: Siburt Gary A.
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An apparatus and method for restricting the rotation of a dial control knob on the high setting of an electric cooking range using one of three methods. The first method adds a detent stop internally to the switch. The second method adds a detent stop externally attaching to the control panel behind the top burner knob. Both of the aforementioned methods are designed to prevent rotation of the control knob to a maximum of 227° rotation. A third limits the on/off cycling of the top element switch while in operation to reduce the overall output of the switch. 1. A current limiting device for an electric cooking range comprising:a mechanical stop detent member extending from a mounting bracket where the mounting bracket has a central through hole;a rotary switch having a shaft mounted to control the rotational position of the rotary switch and said shaft extends from said rotary switch and through the central through hole of the mounting bracket; anda control knob having a rear cavity and a shaft collar extending from the rear cavity and mounted on said shaft and further having a knob stop plate pin extending from the cavity and said stop plate pin positioned to engage the mechanical stop detent when the control knob rotates the shaft and rotary switch to its maximum setting.2. The current limiting device as recited in claim 1 , where the maximum setting of the rotary switch is rotated about approximately 227 degrees from an off position.3. A current limiting device for an electric cooking range comprising:a rotary switch having a shaft mounted to control the rotational position of the rotary switch and said shaft extends from said rotary switch; anda detent mounted on the rotary switch and position to engage and stop rotation of the shaft and the rotary switch at its maximum setting.4. The current limiting device as recited in claim 3 , where the maximum setting of the rotary switch is about approximately 227 degrees from an off position.5. The current limiting device ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

LOCKING KNOB

Номер: US20190041893A1
Автор: LIVOLSI Anthony
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A rotary controller selectively-disengageable locking knob assembly, including a hub having a longitudinal axis and an axial bore extending at least partially through the inner hub along the longitudinal axis, wherein the axial bore is configured to receive a shaft of a rotary controller arranged in or on a device surface. The hub includes a radial bore extending from an outer surface of the hub to the axial bore, wherein the radial bore is perpendicular to the axial bore. A knob is concentrically disposed about at least a portion of the hub, wherein the knob includes at least one central bore structured to receive at least a portion of the hub, a radial slot alignable with the radial bore, and a circumferential bottom surface having a first engagement arrangement. The knob is axially moveable on the hub to selectively disengage the first engagement arrangement from contact with the second engagement arrangement. 1. A rotary controller selectively-disengageable locking knob assembly , comprising:a hub having a longitudinal axis and an axial bore extending at least partially through the inner hub along the longitudinal axis, wherein the axial bore is configured to receive a shaft of a rotary controller arranged in or on a device surface;the hub including a radial bore extending from an outer surface of the hub to the axial bore, wherein the radial bore is perpendicular to the axial bore; at least one central bore structured to receive at least a portion of the hub;', 'a radial slot alignable with the radial bore; and', 'a circumferential bottom surface having a first engagement arrangement;, 'a knob concentrically disposed about at least a portion of the hub, wherein the knob includesa post threadedly engaged with the radial bore so as to secure the hub to the shaft of the rotary controller, and projecting radially outwardly through the radial slot, such that rotation of the knob induces a rotation of the hub via contact of the post with the radial slot;a base having ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

GAS COOKTOP WITH DEFINED SIMMER SETTINGS

Номер: US20180045418A1
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A control unit is provided for use on a gas appliance. The control unit includes an urged member and a rotor, the rotor being attached to a user input device and being rotatable to a plurality of positions, the plurality of positions including a number of positions that correspond to a number of simmer settings of a gas valve. The rotor has a plurality of engagement features, each of which corresponds to one of the simmer settings, the urged member being engaged with one of the engagement features when the rotor is in one of the simmer settings. The rotation of the rotor requires a first smaller force to be applied when the rotor is in a position other than one of the simmer settings, and rotation of the rotor requires a second larger force to be applied when the urged member is engaged with one of the engagement features. 1. A domestic gas appliance , comprising:a cooktop having a top surface;a user input device;a gas burner located on the top surface;a gas valve fluidly coupled to the gas burner, the gas valve being configured to selectively deliver gas to the gas burner;an igniter configured to selectively ignite the gas delivered to the gas burner; and a housing,', 'an urged member attached to the housing, and', a main body, and', 'a plurality of engagement features on the main body, each of the engagement features corresponding to one of the simmer settings, the urged member being engaged with one of the engagement features when the rotor is in a position corresponding to one of the simmer settings,, 'a rotor attached to the housing and the user input device and having an axis, the rotor being rotatable around the axis to a plurality of positions, the plurality of positions including a number of positions that correspond to a number of simmer settings of the gas valve, the rotor having'}], 'a control unit that controls a flow of gas through the gas valve and to the gas burner, the control unit having'}wherein rotation of the rotor requires a first force of ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180045419A1
Автор: KIM Jin Ju
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A cooking appliance includes a knob assembly to emit light to improve an aesthetic feel and user convenience. The cooking appliance includes a main body having at least one heating source, a panel disposed in the main body and provided with a through hole, and a knob assembly coupled to the panel. The knob assembly includes a knob, at least one light source configured to emit light, a first light guide passing through the through hole and arranged to guide the light emitted from the light source, and a second light guide configured to guide the light guided by the first light guide to an outside of the knob. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a main body having at least one heating source;a panel disposed in the main body and provided with a through hole; and a knob,', 'at least one light source configured to emit light,', 'a first light guide passing through the through hole and arranged to guide the light emitted from the light source, and', 'a second light guide configured to guide the light guided by the first light guide to an outside of the knob., 'a knob assembly coupled to the panel, the knob assembly including2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the knob further includes a guide hole penetrating at least a portion of the knob claim 1 , and a portion of the second light guide is fitted into the guide hole.3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2 , wherein the guide hole is disposed across a top surface and a side surface of the knob.4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the first light guide includes a coupling groove claim 1 , and at least a portion of the second light guide is coupled to the coupling groove.5. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the second light guide includes a portion having a cross-sectional area that increases in a direction in which light is guided.6. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , further comprising a control module including a shaft and configured to control ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Force application device for a control stick of an aircraft

Номер: US20220063794A1
Принадлежит: Safran Electronics and Defense SAS

The invention relates to a force application device for a control stick of an aircraft, said stick comprising a control lever that is connected to a motor comprising a drive shaft, said device having: a first pin connected to the drive shaft, a housing, a second pin secured to the housing, an electromagnet secured in relation to the housing, a movable actuator which comprises a magnetic material such that said actuator can be displaced depending on a supply of current of the electromagnet, and means for clamping the first pin and the second pin which comprise a first tooth and a second tooth, said device having an operating configuration in which the electromagnet is active and the actuator separates the teeth away from the first pin and the second pin, and a blocking configuration in which the electromagnet is inactive, with the first tooth and the second tooth coming into contact with the first pin and the second pin.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR TIGHTENING THREADED FASTENERS

Номер: US20190047125A1
Принадлежит: HYTORC Division UNEX Corporation

Disclosed inventions include:•integrated pneumatic flow pressure regulator assemblies with and/or without filters and/or swivels, per FIGS. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;•activation, or trigger, lock safety assemblies, per FIGS. AAB and B for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;•automatic torque gun shifting assemblies including:—rotation speed-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies, per FIGS. A, B and C, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;—torque-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies, per FIGS. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;•helical cam, or wobbling, turning force multiplication assemblies, per FIGS. A, B, C, D, E, F and G, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;•pneumatic pressure release, or burst, valve assemblies, per FIGS. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, that allow bleeding of pressure to unstick a locked up tool for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;•pneumatic fluid directional valve assemblies, per FIGS. A, B and C, for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;•pneumatic fluid directional and activation, or trigger, lock safety valve assemblies, per FIGS. A and B, for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models; and•pneumatic tool cycle counter, or odometer, assemblies, per FIGS. A and B, that recognize tool actuations as drops in pneumatic pressure for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models. 1. A pneumatic flow pressure regulator assembly for use with pneumatic torque tools for tightening and/or loosening threaded fasteners including:a piston assembly;an adjustment assembly; anda filter assembly.2. A regulator assembly according to including:the piston assembly having: a valve housing; a piston; ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

COOKTOP AND KNOB ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20220065438A1
Автор: LEE Dae Yong
Принадлежит:

A cooktop includes a knob assembly coupled to a control panel and configured to control a heating part. The knob assembly includes: a knob body disposed at a front surface of the control panel and rotating with respect to a rotation shaft extended in a front-rear direction, a knob ring disposed at a rear side of the knob body and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the knob body, and a light source part disposed at the rear side of the knob body and including one or more light sources irradiating light to the rear side of the knob body. A portion of a rear surface of the knob body includes a first reflective surface reflecting light, and a portion of a surface of the knob ring includes a second reflective surface reflecting light, the portion of the surface of the knob ring facing the knob body.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

COOKTOP AND KNOB ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20220065439A1
Автор: LEE Dae Yong
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A cooktop includes a knob assembly controls a heating part. The knob assembly includes: a knob body disposed at a front surface of a control panel and rotating around a rotation shaft extended in a front-rear direction, a light diffusing part disposed at a rear side of the knob body and diffusing light, and a light source part disposed at a rear side of the light diffusing part and including one or more light sources. The light diffusing part includes a light source corresponding part disposed at a position corresponding to one of the light sources, and a thickness of the light diffusing part along a first straight line that passes from a center of the light diffusing part through the light source corresponding part is greater than a thickness of the light diffusing part along a straight line that does not pass through the light source corresponding part.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

Monitoring Cooking Appliances

Номер: US20220065457A1
Автор: Bailey Samuel Gerard
Принадлежит: Pippa Technologies Limited

A method for monitoring the use of cooking a cooking hobs, using an infrared imaging system to detect and classify at least one region of the hob to ascribe a characteristic to said region, to determine relevant criteria relating to that region, and to provide responses appropriate to deviations from those criteria.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR LINEAR FIREPLACE SYSTEM, ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

Номер: US20220065496A1
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A linear fireplace system, assemblies, modular units, and related methods that can be installed in a modular fashion at a selected installation location so as to avoid drawbacks experienced in the prior art. The system can include modular linear units, corner units, and/or end units interconnectable to form a modular linear fireplace assembly. The system can include an alignment track system with a track member that receives alignment rails on the bottom of the modular units to axially align the interconnected units. The system can include a combustion air flow passage within the fireplace that maintains a relatively low exterior temperature of the assembly and that allows combustible and non-combustible building materials to be installed against or immediately adjacent to the top and base portions of the modular units of the assembly.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

COOKTOP AND KNOB ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20220066495A1
Автор: LEE Dae Yong
Принадлежит:

A cooktop includes a knob assembly coupled to a control panel and controlling a heating part. The knob assembly includes: a knob body disposed at a front surface of the control panel and rotating around a rotation shaft, a knob ring disposed at a rear side of the knob body and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the knob body, a light diffusing part disposed between the knob body and the knob ring, and a light source part comprising one or more light sources irradiating light. A diameter of the light diffusing part is greater than the diameter of the knob body and less than the diameter of the knob ring, a front surface of the light diffusing part is exposed between the knob body and the knob ring, and one of the light sources irradiates light between the knob body and the knob ring.

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

GAS STOVE SAFETY APPARATUS

Номер: US20180051887A1
Автор: JR. Raymond J., MacQueen
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A safety apparatus for prevention of inadvertent discharge of flammable gas by a gas stove having an array of knobs constructed to allow discharge of flammable gas to respective burners subsequent to depression of one or more knobs which includes a safety apparatus having a first planar member having an edge. The safety apparatus includes a plurality of recesses extending from the edge. Each of the recesses is dimensioned for passage proximate to respective shafts carrying respective knobs on the associated stove. 1. A safety apparatus for prevention of inadvertent discharge of flammable gas by a gas stove having an array of knobs constructed to allow discharge of flammable gas to respective burners subsequent to depression of one or more knobs which comprises:a safety apparatus having a first planar member having an edge, said safety apparatus including a plurality of recesses extending from said edge, each of said recesses being dimensioned for passage proximate to respective shafts carrying respective knobs on the associated stove;said first planar member having a thickness small enough to fit intermediate the backs of each of said knobs and a thickness large enough to prevent axial movement of said knobs that is sufficient to allow discharge of flammable gas.2. A safety apparatus as described in wherein a plurality of said recesses have an identical shape.3. A safety apparatus as described in wherein at least one of said recesses has a generally rectangular shape.4. A safety apparatus as described in wherein a plurality of said recesses are arch shaped.5. A safety apparatus as described in further including a second planar member fixed to said first planar member.6. A safety apparatus as described in wherein said second planar member is disposed in substantially perpendicular relationship to said first planar member.7. A safety apparatus as described in wherein said edge is rectilinear. The prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 5,931,150 issued on Aug. 3, 1999 to ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

Automatic Locking Knob Assemblies and Methods of Use

Номер: US20200050233A1
Автор: Lawson Trevor
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Embodiments of the present technology relate to safety knobs. An example automatic locking knob assembly includes a knob, a base, an adapter, and a locking sub-assembly. The locking sub-assembly is configured to automatically lock the knob into place when a valve stem of a stove is in an off position. The locking sub-assembly also allows for controlled rotation of the valve stem of the stove by actuation of buttons associated with the knob. 1. An automatic locking knob assembly , comprising:a knob;a base configured to mount to a stove surface of a stove, the base comprising two pillars disposed in a spaced apart relationship to one another;an adapter configured to mate with a valve stem of the stove extending through the base; and a first button;', 'a second button; and', 'wherein simultaneous depression of the first button and the second button causes the knob to freely rotate and causes turning of the valve stem., 'a locking sub-assembly, comprising2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the locking sub-assembly further comprises:a first button comprising a first leg;a second button comprising a second leg, the first leg and the second leg being resiliently coupled to one another; the first leg and the second leg being configured to place the knob in a locked position;wherein simultaneous depression of the first and the second button causes the knob to freely rotate as well as causes the first and second legs to contact the adapter and turn the valve stem; andwherein the first button and the second button are disposed on opposing sides of the knob and depression of the first and second buttons causes the first leg and the second leg to contact the adapter and impart forces perpendicular to a central axis of the adapter.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the first leg comprises a tab that extends perpendicularly and the second leg comprises a tab that extends perpendicularly.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the adapter has a ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE FOR PROVIDING THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO A GAS BURNER AND A GAS BURNER WITH AN ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE AND A GAS COOKING FIELD

Номер: US20180053887A1
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An energy conversion device to provide thermal energy and electric energy for a gas burner, comprising: an energy converter configured to provide thermal energy for a gas burner ring in which gas is burned, the energy converter having at least one thermoelectric element configured to convert a portion of the thermal energy into electric energy using a thermoelectric material. 1. An energy conversion device for providing thermal energy and electric energy for a gas burner , comprising:an energy converter configured to provide thermal energy for a gas burner ring in which gas is burned, the energy converter having at least one thermoelectric element configured to convert a portion of the thermal energy into electric energy using a thermoelectric material.2. The energy conversion device according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric material comprises claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , magnesium silicide and/or polybutylene terephthalate.3. The energy conversion device according to claim 1 , comprising at least a first surface claim 1 , a second surface claim 1 , and a support element that is comprised of the thermoelectric material and that is arranged between the first surface and the second surface.4. The energy conversion device according to claim 3 , wherein the first surface comprises a first circular-ring segment claim 3 , and the second surface comprises a second circular-ring segment.5. The energy conversion device according to claim 3 , comprising at least a further first surface claim 3 , a further second surface claim 3 , and an additional second surface claim 3 , wherein the further first surface is arranged opposite from the first surface and claim 3 , together with the first surface claim 3 , comprises the first circular-ring segment claim 3 , and wherein the further second surface and the additional second surface are arranged opposite from the second surface and claim 3 , together with the second surface claim 3 , comprise the second circular-ring ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

ROTATABLE SWITCH FOR APPLIANCE VALVE

Номер: US20150059733A1
Автор: Herzog Richard R.
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Embodiments of the invention provide a switch for use with an appliance valve, such as for gas appliances. The switch may comprise a base for coupling the switch to a valve, a rotatable hub in communication with the base and providing rotation therewith, a first protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub, and a detent disposed on the base and in communication with the first protrusion for resisting rotatable motion of the hub. Rotation of the hub in a first direction for turning an appliance valve to an on position requires the first protrusion to flexibly deflect the detent to permit the hub to rotate past the detent. As a result, danger of inadvertent rotation of the switch is reduced. 1. A switch for use with a gas appliance valve comprising:a base for coupling the switch to an appliance valve;a rotatable hub in communication with the base and providing rotation therewith;a first protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub; anda detent disposed on the base and in communication with the first protrusion for resisting rotatable motion of the hub;wherein rotation of the hub in a first direction for turning the switch to an on position requires the first protrusion to flexibly deflect the detent to permit the hub to rotate past the detent,and wherein the hub is free from contact with the detent when the switch is in the on position.2. The switch of claim 1 , further comprising a second protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub and in communication with the detent claim 1 , wherein the second protrusion resists rotatable motion of the hub in a second direction.3. The switch of claim 2 , wherein the detent is positioned between the first and second protrusions for maintaining the switch in an off position.4. The switch of claim 3 , wherein the first protrusion is larger than the second protrusion.5. The switch of claim 3 , wherein the first and second protrusions are lobes.6. The switch of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible arm disposed on the base claim 1 , ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

COMBUSTION DEVICE AND COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220074587A1
Автор: JIN Hu, WANG Wang, ZHOU Hanhua
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The present application discloses a combustion device and a cooking apparatus. The combustion device includes a combustion assembly, the combustion assembly includes a first combustion assembly, and the first combustion assembly includes a box, a first combustor, a top plate and a fire splitting assembly. The box is provided with an opening and a set of intake holes; the first combustor is arranged in the box; the top plate is matched with the box and closes the opening, and is provided with a set of exhaust holes; and the fire splitting assembly is arranged in the box; an intake passage is formed between the fire splitting assembly and an inner bottom surface of the box, one end of the intake passage communicates with the set of intake holes. 1. A combustion device for a cooking apparatus , the combustion device comprising a combustion assembly , the combustion assembly comprising a first combustion assembly , and the first combustion assembly comprising:a box, which is provided with an opening and a set of intake holes;a first combustor, which is arranged in the box;a top plate, which is matched with the box and closes the opening, and which is provided with a set of exhaust holes; anda fire splitting assembly, which is arranged in the box; wherein an intake passage is formed between the fire splitting assembly and an inner bottom surface of the box, a first end of the intake passage communicates with the set of intake holes, and a second end of the intake passage communicates with an installation position of the first combustor; and wherein an exhaust passage is formed between the fire splitting assembly and the top plate, a first end of the exhaust passage communicates with the set of exhaust holes, and a second end of the exhaust passage communicates with the installation position of the first combustor.2. The combustion device according to claim 1 , wherein the set of intake holes comprise a first intake hole claim 1 , the set of exhaust holes comprise a first ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MODULAR HOB SYSTEM

Номер: US20220074597A1
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A modular hob system includes a control device for controlling all components of the hob system. 1. A modular hob system , comprising:at least one hob;at least one control device, with at least one interface for connecting the at least one hob; andat least one user interface having a removable operating knob for operating the at least one control device, the removable operating knob having different functionalities depending on its relative position with respect to the at least one control device, wherein the operating knob comprises display elements, which appear different depending on the relative position of the operating knob with respect to the at least one control device.2. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operating knob is configured to automatically identify which component of the hob system can be controlled in the respective position.3. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the operating knob is configured to display different items of information about the operating state of the components that can be controlled in the respective position.4. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises a touch-sensitive screen.5. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one user interface is connected to the at least one control device via a wireless interface.6. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one control device comprises at least one receiver module for controlling the functions of the at least one control device by means of a wireless remote control.7. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein components linked to the at least one control device wirelessly are automatically identified by means of a software coding.8. The modular hob system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein components linked to the at least one control device wirelessly are automatically identified by means of a software coding.9. The modular hob ...

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21-02-2019 дата публикации

COOKTOP APPLIANCE WITH A GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190056115A1
Автор: Cadima Paul Bryan
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A gas burner assembly for a cooktop appliance includes a normally aspirated primary burner and a concentrically-positioned forced air boost burner. A dual-outlet control valve provides a flow of primary fuel to the primary burner through a first outlet and a flow of boost fuel to the boost burner through a second outlet. The boost burner operates by receiving the flow of boost fuel and a flow of combustion air from a forced air supply source only when the primary burner is operating in a low condition. 1. A cooktop appliance , comprising:a top panel;a gas burner assembly positioned at the top panel, the gas burner assembly comprising one or more burner bodies defining a first plurality of flame ports, a first fuel chamber, a second plurality of flame ports, and a second fuel chamber, the first fuel chamber being in fluid communication with the first plurality of flame ports such that gaseous fuel within the first fuel chamber is flowable through the first plurality of flame ports, the second fuel chamber being in fluid communication with the second plurality of flame ports such that gaseous fuel within the second fuel chamber is flowable through the second plurality of flame ports, the first fuel chamber being separate from the second fuel chamber within the one or more burner bodies;a dual-outlet control valve comprising a first outlet in fluid communication with the first fuel chamber for providing a first flow of the gaseous fuel and a second outlet in fluid communication with the second fuel chamber for providing a second flow of the gaseous fuel, wherein the dual-outlet control valve is movable to a boost position where the first flow of gaseous fuel is provided to the first fuel chamber at a low flow rate and the second flow of gaseous fuel is provided to the second fuel chamber; anda forced air supply source fluidly coupled to the second fuel chamber such that the forced air supply source is operable to urge a flow of air into the second fuel chamber only ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

SAFETY TIMING CONTROL DEVICE OF GAS APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160061454A1
Автор: WEI CHIN-CHU
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A safety timing control device is provided for a gas appliance and includes an electromagnetic switch, a first timing controller, a second timing controller, a power converter, and an alarm unit. The electromagnetic switch includes an electromagnet, a return spring, a housing, a connection bar, and a plug. The first timing controller sets a predetermined period of operation of the gas appliance in order to control the supply of electrical power to the electromagnet, which in turn opens or closes a gas passage of the gas appliance to prevent a potential risk of explosion caused by undesired continuous supply of fuel to a flaming site of the gas passage or to prevent a potential risk of being poisoned by carbon monoxide generated by incomplete combustion of fuel gas in the gas appliance. 1. A safety timing control device of a gas appliance , comprising:an electromagnetic switch, which comprises an electromagnet, a connection bar, a return spring, a housing, and a plug, the housing being mounted to an opening of a gas passage, the plug being received in the gas passage, the connection bar having a first end extending through the housing and coupled to a plug, the return spring disposed around and encompassing the first end of the connection bar and received in the housing, the connection bar having a second end that is movable by a magnetic force generated by the electromagnet;a first timing controller, which is operable to count a predetermined time period of operation of the gas appliance and is electrically connected to an electrical power supply unit;a second timing controller, which is electrically connected to the electromagnetic switch to count a time period of conduction-on of the electromagnetic switch;a power converter, which is electrically connected to the first timing controller and the second timing controller to convert and transfer electrical power supplied from the electrical power supply unit from the first timing controller to the second timing ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

MODULAR PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160061455A1
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A modular cooking apparatus is provided. A base unit is configured to direct heat to a recess, the recess having a ledge therein configured to receive a stockpot. A griddle has a top griddle cooking surface, and a downward extending wall configured to engage the recess of the base unit. An oven has a substantially open bottom, and is configured to engage the top griddle cooking surface of the griddle, where the griddle cooking surface acts as the heat source for the oven. The base unit individually defines a stockpot cooker configuration, a combination of the griddle mounted on the base unit defines a griddle configuration, and a combination of the griddle mounted on the base unit and the oven mounted on the griddle defines an oven configuration. 1. A modular cooking apparatus , comprising:a base unit configured to direct heat to a recess, the recess having a ledge therein configured to receive a stockpot;a griddle having a top griddle cooking surface, and a downward extending wall configured to engage the recess of the base unit;an oven having a substantially open bottom, and configured to engage the top griddle cooking surface of the griddle, wherein the griddle cooking surface acts as the heat source for the oven;wherein the base unit individually defines a stockpot cooker configuration;wherein a combination of the griddle mounted on the base unit defines a griddle configuration;wherein a combination of the griddle mounted on the base unit and the oven mounted on the griddle defines an oven configuration.2. The modular cooking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a water basin having a downwardly extending wall configured to engage the recess of the base unit claim 1 , wherein a combination of the water basin mounted on the base unit defines a heated sink configuration.3. The modular cooking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an upwardly extending ring on the ledge.4. The module cooking apparatus of claim 3 , where in the downwardly extending wall of ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

AIRBRAKE LOCKING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200055485A1
Автор: Woods Raymond
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An airbrake locking assembly for keeping parking brake engaged on a vehicle with airbrakes includes a vehicle that has airbrakes which include a parking brake plunger. The parking brake plunger is positionable in an actuated position and an un-actuated position. A collar is provided that has a first half being pivotally coupled to a second half. The collar is positionable around the parking brake plunger when the parking brake plunger is positioned in the actuated position. Moreover, the collar inhibits the parking brake plunger from being urged into the un-actuated position when the collar is positioned around the parking brake plunger. In this way the vehicle is retained in a parked position thereby enhancing safety for individuals entering and exiting the vehicle. A lock is coupled to first half of the collar and releasably engages the second half. 1. An airbrake locking assembly being configured to inhibit airbrakes on a vehicle from being inadvertently released , said assembly comprising:a vehicle having airbrakes, said airbrakes including a parking brake plunger, said parking brake plunger being positionable in an actuated position having said parking brake plunger being urged away from a dashboard of said vehicle, said parking brake plunger being positionable in an un-actuated position having said parking brake plunger being urged toward said dashboard;a collar having a first half being pivotally coupled to a second half, said collar being positionable around said parking brake plunger when said parking brake plunger is positioned in said actuated position, said collar inhibiting said parking brake plunger from being urged into said un-actuated position when said collar is positioned around said parking brake plunger thereby retaining said vehicle in a parked position thereby enhancing safety for individuals entering and exiting said vehicle; anda lock being coupled to first half of said collar, said lock releasably engaging said second half when said collar ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

GAS SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH

Номер: US20170059169A1
Автор: Liu Shu-Mei, WU SEN-YU
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The present invention provides a gas safety ignition switch, comprising components of a gas switch body, a closer unit, a rotary knob unit, a presser, a micro switch and an electronic ignition device, characterized in that: one side of the gas switch body is configured with an opening, the opening being corresponding to an actuation point of the micro switch and the spindle, an actuator, configured inside the opening in a movable manner, including an contacting end and a pushing end, the pushing end being corresponding to the actuation point of the micro switch; the edge of the driving diaphragm is also configured with an indentation corresponding to one end of the actuator; thus, when pressing the spindle of the rotary knob unit, the driving diaphragm can move so that the contacting end of the actuator will be right inside the indentation, and when turning the spindle, the driving diaphragm will turn synchronously to tightly push against the contacting end, and will push the actuator to further drive the micro switch, so that the electronic ignition device can ignite the gas. 1. A gas safety ignition switch , comprising components of a gas switch body , a closer unit , provided inside the gas switch body , a rotary knob unit , provided on one end of the gas switch body and connected with the closer unit , including a spindle that can be turned to drive the closer unit , a driving diaphragm , provided on the spindle of the rotary knob unit , a micro switch , provided on one side of the gas switch body , and an electronic ignition device electrically connected with the micro switch; its characteristics lie in that:one side of the gas switch body is configured with an opening, the opening being corresponding to an actuation point of the micro switch and the spindle;an actuator, configured inside the opening in a movable manner, including an contacting end and a pushing end, the contacting end being corresponding to the spindle, and the pushing end being corresponding ...

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22-05-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-BURNER HIGH-PRESSURE PORTABLE STOVE HAVING INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED REGULATORS

Номер: US20140137850A1
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A multi-burner high-pressure portable stove having independently regulated burners is provided. The stove is especially suitable for camping. The stove provides similar functionality as a typical kitchen range by allowing a user to efficiently control the amount of fuel utilized by each individual burner of the stove. The stove further allows the user to independently control varying flame amounts of each burner so as a user may select between, simmer, medium, high or anything in-between for each burner. The regulators have a dual-lead stem thread knob which allows for quick and easy adjustments. The regulators are safely secured within a housing of the stove. In an embodiment, the regulators may be located outside the housing of the stove. 1) A portable stove comprising:a housing have an open top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side;a pressurized gas regulator having a housing having an interior channel wherein the pressurized gas regulator is located completely within the housing of the portable stove;a burner secured to the bottom of the housing; anda pressurized gas containment located outside of the housing of the portable stove wherein the pressurized gas containment holds a flammable pressurized gas; anda tube connecting the pressurized gas regulator to the burner wherein the flammable pressurized gas passes through the pressurized gas regulator, through the tube and through the burner prior to the flammable pressurized gas being ignited.2) The portable stove of further comprising:a dual lead stem having a first end, a second end and a generally cylindrical exterior surface wherein the dual lead stem is partially secured within the interior channel of the pressurized gas regulator wherein the dual lead stem has a plurality of independent threads which wrap around exterior surface and wherein the dual lead stem is rotated within the interior channel of the pressurized gas regulator.3) The portable stove of further comprising:a control ...

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21-02-2019 дата публикации

Rotating Handle Device

Номер: US20190057820A1
Автор: ABDALA Joao Paulo
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A rotating handle device formed by the the mounting of an assembly including an attachment base that receives a grip and a sliding button, a sliding limiting drive member, and a fixing cover. The fastening between the sliding button, grip, attachment base, and fixing cover is achieved by pressure fastening engagements snap-fits. The assembly includes a mounting method that prevents removal of the grip from the attachment base unless the sliding button is removed first, and a mounting or dismounting process between the grip and the attachment base that may only take place upon the coincidence between pairs of flaps and passing recessions. 1. A rotary handle device comprising:a grip having a first end and a second end;a sliding button having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the sliding button is received within the first end of the grip;an attachment base having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the grip is rotatably connected in proximity to the first end of the attachment base, and wherein the grip is rotatable while rotatably connected to the attachment base;a sliding limiting drive member located within the attachment base;a fixing cover mounted in proximity to the second end of the attachment base; andpressure fastening engagements snap-fits;wherein the grip is releasably mountable to the attachment base; andwherein the grip, sliding button, attachment base and fixing member are engagingly communicative to one another to form the rotary handle device via the pressure fastening engagements snap-fits.2. The rotary handle device of claim 1 , wherein the grip claim 1 , sliding button claim 1 , attachment base and fixing member are engagingly communicative to one another to form the rotary handle device only via the pressure fastening engagements snap-fits.3. The rotary handle device of claim 1 , wherein the grip comprises a guide assembly groove;wherein the sliding button comprises one of the pressure fastening engagements ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Arrangement for Regulating a Cooking Operation

Номер: US20200056789A1
Автор: Lukas Oberndorfer
Принадлежит: Individual

An arrangement for controlling a cooking operation has a housing, which is designed to accommodate mechanical and electronic components of the arrangement, a fastening device, which is designed to fasten the housing on a cooker, a drive unit, which is connected to an adapter piece and is designed to move the adapter piece, wherein the movement of the adapter piece actuates an operating element of the cooker, and wherein actuation of the operating element regulates the performance of the cooker, a microprocessor unit, which is designed to evaluate data relating to a cooking process, and to activate the drive unit in order to move the adapter piece, and at least one power-supply unit, wherein the power-supply unit is designed to supply the arrangement with power.

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Fire Pit and Method of Use

Номер: US20210063017A1
Автор: Poggi Sean, Rentenaar Sean
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A pyramid fire pit. The fire pit includes a first trapezoidal side plate having a first hook and a first slot defined in opposing upper corners, a second trapezoidal side plate having a second hook and a second slot defined in opposing upper corners, and a third trapezoidal side plate having a third hook and a third slot defined in opposing upper corners. The first hook locks into the second slot, the second hook locks into the third slot, and the third hook locks into the first slot so that the three side plates define between themselves an inverted triangular pyramid-shaped cavity in which a fire can be built. 1. A pyramid fire pit comprising:a first trapezoidal side plate having a first hook and a first slot defined in opposing upper corners;a second trapezoidal side plate having a second hook and a second slot defined in opposing upper corners; anda third trapezoidal side plate having a third hook and a third slot defined in opposing upper corners,the first hook locked into the second slot, the second hook locked into the third slot, and the third hook locked into the first slot whereby the three side plates define therebetween an inverted triangular pyramid-shaped cavity.2. The pyramid fire pit of wherein each side plate has an upper edge extending between its opposing upper corners claim 1 , a lower edge shorter than the upper edge claim 1 , a first intermediate edge forming approximately right angles with the upper and lower edges claim 1 , and a second intermediate edge forming an acute angle with the upper edge and an obtuse angle with the lower edge.3. The pyramid fire pit of wherein:the first slot is formed in the first side plate adjacent the right angle between the upper and first intermediate edges; andthe first hook is formed in the first side plate adjacent the acute angle between the upper and second intermediate edges.4. The pyramid fire pit of wherein the first side plate defines a plurality of air openings.5. The pyramid fire pit of wherein the ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus for reducing undesired change in cooking appliance configuration

Номер: US20220082263A1
Автор: Richard W. Cowan
Принадлежит: Midea Group Co Ltd

An apparatus for reducing undesired change in cooking valve configuration. An appliance may include one or more guard members. The one or more guard members may be adjacent one or more control knobs operably connected to one or more valves. The guard member may overlap one or more portions of the outer periphery of the control knob extending from the control panel in a variety of applications.

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE TAILGATE BBQ GRILL

Номер: US20220082264A1
Автор: ODaniel Tyler
Принадлежит: GrillGate LLC

The present disclosure is directed to a novel apparatus, method, and system for a vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system. The vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system has a grease tray integrated into the tailgate configured to capture grease and prevent grease from leaking into the tailgate. A dust cover fits over the grill system preventing debris from entering the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system while the vehicle is in motion. A cover at a top of the tailgate has a closed position configured to hide the control knobs. 1. A vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system , comprising:a tailgate configured to hold the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system, wherein the tailgate is configured to attach to a vehicle bed and comprises a front end opposing a back end and a first end opposing a second end;a grease tray integrated into the tailgate configured to collect grease;a grate, wherein the grate is supported by the grease tray; the grate is configured to drop grease and debris into the grease tray;a plurality of heat spreaders;at least one flame element;at least one storage compartment, the storage compartment configured to hold a fuel container, wherein the fuel container is operably connected to the plurality of flame elements;at least one control knob operably connected to the fuel container and the at least one flame element; anda vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover disposed on the front end of the tailgate, wherein the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover has an open position configured to reveal the grate, and wherein the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover has a first part rotatably connected to the tailgate.2. The vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover has a closed position wherein a back surface of the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover is flush with the tailgate.3. The vehicle tailgate BBQ grill system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle tailgate BBQ grill cover comprises a plurality of parts and at least two of the parts are configured to fold ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

COMBINATION EMI SHIELD AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED GAS COOKING

Номер: US20160069571A1
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An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for gas cooktops is disclosed herein. The EMI shield protects electromagnetic fields output by a high voltage spark ignition system from interfering with sensitive low voltage controls for the cooktop. Accordingly, the low voltage controls and similar elements are mounted on one side of the EMI shield and the high voltage spark ignition system, burners, and similar elements are mounted on another side of the EMI shield. In order to connect elements on each side of the EMI shield as may be necessary (e.g., electrical wires and gas tubing), the EMI shield can have a plurality of small openings. The EMI shield may also provide a mount for controls and/or a user interface for displaying information and controlling the cooktop. 1. An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield for gas cooktops comprising:a high voltage side; anda low voltage side,wherein a transformer of a high voltage spark ignition system is mounted on a high voltage side of the EMI shield and an electronic board for controlling operation of the gas cooktop is mounted on a low voltage side of the EMI shield.2. The EMI shield of claim 1 , wherein the EMI shield is substantially flat and rectangular with four walls directed upward toward the high voltage side.3. The EMI shield of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of gas valves are mounted on the low voltage side of the EMI shield and a plurality of gas burners are mounted on the high voltage side of the EMI shield.4. The EMI shield of further comprising a user interface or control mount on the high voltage side.5. The EMI shield of claim 1 , wherein the EMI shield is made from an electrically conductive material.6. The EMI shield of further comprising a plurality of small openings to allow wires and gas lines to pass between the high voltage side of the EMI shield and the low voltage side of the EMI shield.7. A gas cooktop comprising:an exposed top element;a hidden bottom element; andan electromagnetic interference ...

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Home appliance

Номер: US20180066849A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A home appliance includes a control panel for operating the home appliance. The control panel may include a membrane panel and a base to which the membrane panel is attached. When the membrane panel is attached to the base, a plurality of protrusions or a plurality of recesses may be formed in an adhering portion of the base so that no air bubbles remain between the membrane panel and the base.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

DIAL SHIFT LEVER DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200063857A1
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A dial shift lever device for a vehicle may be provided that includes: a dial knob which is rotatable from a predetermined reference position by a user's operation for changing a shift stage; a button driving part which comprises a plurality of buttons disposed circumferentially in a receiving recess formed in a lower portion of the dial knob and generates a signal for selecting the shift stage as at least one of the plurality of buttons is pressed by rotation of the dial knob; and a guide assembly which is coupled to the lower portion of the dial knob and locks the rotation of the dial knob or releases the lock of the rotation of the dial knob. 1. A dial shift lever device for a vehicle , the dial shift lever device comprising:a dial knob which is rotatable from a predetermined reference position by a user's operation for changing a shift stage;a button driving part which comprises a plurality of buttons disposed circumferentially in a receiving recess formed in a lower portion of the dial knob and generates a signal for selecting the shift stage as at least one of the plurality of buttons is pressed by rotation of the dial knob; anda guide assembly which is coupled to the lower portion of the dial knob and locks the rotation of the dial knob or releases the lock of the rotation of the dial knob.2. The dial shift lever device for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the guide assembly comprises:a guide bracket having a first cylindrical coupling recess formed therein;a guide cover which is inserted into and coupled to the first coupling recess and has a coupling hole and a guide groove, the coupling hole which is formed in a center of the guide cover and to which the lower portion of the dial knob is coupled, the guide groove which is formed at a predetermined distance apart from the coupling hole;a solenoid which is coupled to a second coupling recess formed to extend from one side of an outer circumferential surface of the first coupling recess; anda shift lock lever ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

GAS APPLIANCE IGNITION MODULE

Номер: US20200063969A1
Принадлежит: Channel Products, Inc.

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for an ignition control module for a gas appliance. The housing of the ignition control module, and/or the mounting points for mounting the module to a gas appliance, can be configured to dispose the battery in a manner that provides for potential battery leakage to flow away from most operable components of the module. Further, the ignitor connection terminals can be configured to provide for ease of connection, by providing a connector guide disposed in a cylindrically shaped terminal housing. Additionally, an ignitor actuator terminal can be configured to selectable engage with an ignitor actuator connector, where the ignitor actuator terminal comprises at least two connector points that engage with a single ignitor actuator connector. 1. An ignition module for use on a gas appliance , comprising:a base housing configured to be fixedly mounted on a gas appliance surface; anda battery compartment engaged with the base housing, and configured to hold a battery in its operable position with the battery's negative terminal disposed at a lower elevation than the battery's positive terminal when the base housing is mounted for operation on the gas appliance, the battery compartment comprising a battery access portion, operable to selectably access the battery compartment.2. The module of claim 1 , the base housing comprising one or more module mounting point components claim 1 , configured to be used to mount the base housing on a vertical surface of the gas appliance such that a first end of the battery compartment claim 1 , comprising the battery access portion claim 1 , is disposed at a lower elevation than an opposing claim 1 , second end of the battery compartment.3. The module of claim 2 , the one or more module mounting point components comprising a first module mounting foot and a second module mounting foot claim 2 , the second module mounting foot comprising a greater thickness than the first module mounting ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

HANDHELD CERAMIC INFRARED BURNER

Номер: US20200063970A1
Автор: Toyama Hirohide
Принадлежит: Prime Sear, LLC

Portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burners and methods for using the same are disclosed for use to heat objects including to broil steak and other foods. In particular, a portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner comprising a ceramic tile infrared burner assembly, a handle for maneuvering the ceramic tile infrared burner assembly during use, and a gas supply line for connecting to a gas source is disclosed. In some embodiments, the handle and gas supply line are integrated such that the gas supply line serves as the handle for maneuvering the ceramic tile infrared burner assembly during use. In some embodiments, the ceramic tile infrared burner assembly is at least partially enclosed in a housing. The handle may be connected to the housing or to the ceramic tile infrared burner assembly. The portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner may further comprise one or more heat shields. The portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner may be configured to connect to disposable or refillable gas cylinders or to a natural gas line. In some embodiments, the portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner comprises a valve. In further embodiments, the portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner comprises a gas adjustable regulator or a gas nonadjustable regulator. The portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner may be used alone or as an auxiliary or additional heat source either simultaneously with or in series to other cooking processes, such as grilling, oven cooking or sous vide method, to achieve desired temperatures. 1. A portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner comprising:a ceramic tile infrared burner assembly;a handle for maneuvering the ceramic tile infrared burner assembly during use; anda gas supply line for connecting to a gas source.2. The portable handheld ceramic tile infrared burner of claim 1 , wherein the handle and gas supply line are integrated such that the gas supply line serves as the handle for maneuvering the ceramic tile ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

BURNER FOR GAS COOKER

Номер: US20170067645A1
Принадлежит:

A burner for a gas cooker that includes a burner port defining an interior area, the burner port including an opening to the interior area; one or more tubes that are coupled to the burner port and that are configured to provide mixed gas to the interior area of the burner port; a heating element that is configured to cover the opening of the burner port and that is heated by gas-generated heat; and a shielding plate that (i) is coupled between the heating element and the burner port, (ii) is configured to cover a first portion of the opening of the burner port, and (iii) is configured to spread mixed gas that is provided from the one or more tubes into the interior area of the burner port. 1. A burner for a gas cooker comprising:a burner port defining an interior area, the burner port including an opening to the interior area;one or more tubes that are coupled to the burner port and that are configured to provide mixed gas to the interior area of the burner port;a heating element that is configured to cover the opening of the burner port and that is heated by gas-generated heat; anda shielding plate that (i) is coupled between the heating element and the burner port, (ii) is configured to cover a first portion of the opening of the burner port, and (iii) is configured to spread mixed gas that is provided from the one or more tubes into the interior area of the burner port,wherein the first portion of the opening is oriented toward one or more coupling portions that couple the burner port to the one or more tubes.2. The burner of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of ribs that are configured to guide mixed gas flow provided from the one or more tubes and that are located in the interior area of the burner port.3. The burner of claim 2 , wherein the shielding plate includes a plurality of holes claim 2 , wherein mixed gas is configured to pass through the plurality of holes.4. The burner of claim 3 , wherein the interior area of the burner port includes a ...

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09-03-2017 дата публикации

GAS COOKER

Номер: US20170067647A1
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A gas cooker that includes a case defining an interior area, the case including an opening to the interior area; a plate covering, fully or in part, the opening of the case; a burner unit that is located in the interior area of the case, wherein the burner unit includes a heating element that is heated using gas; an operation unit that is located at a first portion of the case and that is configured to control the burner unit based on user input; an exhaust outlet that is located at a second portion of the case; and a first cooling unit that is located in the interior area of the case and that is configured to generate air flow toward the exhaust outlet is disclosed. 1. A gas cooker comprising:a case defining an interior area, the case including an opening to the interior area;a plate covering, fully or in part, the opening of the case;a burner unit that is located in the interior area of the case, wherein the burner unit includes a heating element that is heated using gas;an operation unit that is located at a first portion of the case and that is configured to control the burner unit based on user input;an exhaust outlet that is located at a second portion of the case; anda first cooling unit that is located in the interior area of the case and that is configured to generate air flow toward the exhaust outlet.2. The gas cooker according to claim 1 , wherein the operation unit includes:a circuit unit that is coupled with the plate and that includes a touch sensor configured to sense the user input, andwherein the first cooling unit is configured to generate air flow between the circuit unit and a first surface of the case.3. The gas cooker of claim 2 , further comprising:a spark plug configured to ignite fire to provide heat to the heating element; and a first circuit unit that includes the touch sensor, and', 'a second circuit unit that is configured to control the first cooling unit, the spark plug, and the valve, and, 'a valve configured to control an amount of ...

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