User notification of smart cookware handle temperature
US10610057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J2202/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided that include features for preventing damage to smart components embedded within or attached to a handle of a cookware placed on a heating element of a cooktop appliance. In one aspect, if the sensed temperature of the handle exceeds a first temperature threshold, an alert can be presented to a user indicating that the handle is located in a hot environment and thus requires relocating. In another aspect, if the sensed temperature of the handle exceeds a second temperature threshold, the power output of one or more heating elements generating thermal energy can be reduced to prevent damage to the smart components embedded within or attached to the handle of the cookware.
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