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Method of controlling the operation of a cooking appliance

US6060698A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1999
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J36/32
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An integrated circuit constructed to provide control functions to a toaster oven cooking appliance. Said control functions including compensation for input voltage fluctuations, compensation for residual heat due to recycling, audible signal generation, multiple mode selection, safety shut off and others. The integrated circuit also provides flexibility to accommodate multiple models of an appliance in a product line.

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