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Programmable slow-cooker appliance

US6740855B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2003
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A programmable slow-cooker appliance, in which a user sets a time and temperature for cooking a food item. A programmable controller prevents the unit from being used solely as a “keep warm” appliance, and a unique design allows cooling of the controller during cooking.

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