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Method and apparatus for controlling microwave ovens

US4009359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1975
Grant dateFeb 22, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 7, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B6/666
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for controlling the temperature rise of a material placed in a microwave oven in which use is made of a correlation between the power delivered to the load and the residual field within the oven at a position spaced away from the load. By sensing the strength of the electromagnetic field, electronic circuitry is provided for evaluating the time required to achieve a given temperature rise of the material being heated.

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