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Programmable slow-cooker accessory

US6730889B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2001
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A programmable slow-cooker add-on accessory, in which a user plugs a slow-cooker appliance into the accessory, and plugs the accessory into a wall socket or other source of power. The user sets a time and temperature for cooking a food item. The programmable accessory controls the time and temperature of the slow-cooker and enables the slow-cooker to cook at a desired time and temperature, and afterwards to keep the food warm.

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