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Multi-purpose cooking apparatus

US6274847A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 2000
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/0623
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cooking apparatus including a housing having an interior which contains a heating device. A sensor is provided that is operatively connected to the heating device. The sensor having an actuated position, wherein the sensor affects a heat output generated by the heating device. A first and second cooking insert for containing the food to be cooked each being separately positionable within the housing interior. The first cooking insert actuating the sensor when positioned in the housing interior, and the second cooking insert not actuating the sensor when positioned in the housing interior.

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