Boiling point detection and heating system
US11910949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J27/004
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for preparing food. In one example the method comprises the steps of: providing a cooking pan; filing the cooking pan with a food item; wherein the food item is at least partially liquid; placing the pan in thermal connection to a heat source; thermally connecting a temperature sensor to the cooking pan at the temperature sensing location; heating the food in the pan via a heat source having a first thermal output until the food reaches the boiling point; electronically detecting the temperature via the temperature sensor as the food is heated; detecting the temperature as the food item boils, resulting in a phase change and corresponding drop in temperature; and reducing the thermal output of the heat source to a second thermal output.
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