Cooking appliance and method of use
US6777009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/1266
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an improved cooking appliance, method of use and the product cooked in accordance with the invention. The invention includes a computerized controller for use with a cooking appliance, such as a deep-fat fryer. The invention employs a series of diagnostics in order to implement cooking compensations that insure consistent, well-cooked food in an industrial setting. The invention thus addresses various factors that can significantly affect the preparation of foods in a fryer, oven or the like. The invention accounts for variations in: cook time initiation; oil temperature stratification; batch size and unit size; cooking oil life; and cooking appliance performance.
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