Oven having an automatic self-cleaning system
US12386326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2643
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for cleaning an oven may include automatically scheduling a cleaning event to occur during a period of user inactivity, by an electronic controller of an oven, based on an estimated cumulative soiling level and a predicted period of user inactivity. In this context, the cleaning event includes one or more automatic activities configured to clean an interior cavity of the oven. A user is notified of the scheduled cleaning event, by the electronic controller, and the cleaning event is executed automatically. Other smart home components (e.g., ventilation, windows, and/or doors) may be repositioned automatically to facilitate the event.
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