Electronic thermostat for liquid heating apparatus
US7263283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic thermostat (20) has a mechanical switch (22) and a solid-state switch (24). The electronic thermostat (20) is suitable for use in a liquid heating apparatus, such as a coffee maker or any other apparatus that dispenses heated beverages. In an illustrative embodiment, the electronic thermostat (20) has a controller (36) and a temperature sensor (34).
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