Device for preventing dry boiling of a pan
US5953982A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J27/2115
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for preventing the complete evaporation of boiling food within a cooking pan is provided including a housing releasably connected to a pan. Further provided is an indicator mechanism situated on the housing and adapted to provide an indication upon the receipt of power. Associated therewith is a detection mechanism situated on the housing for supplying the indicator mechanism with power upon the detection of an absence of liquid within the pan.
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