Programmable slow-cooker appliance
US7312425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J36/32
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A programmable slow-cooker appliance uses an application-specific integrated circuit digital controller, in which a user sets a time and temperature for cooking a food item. The digital controller prevents the unit from functioning only as a “keep warm” appliance, and a unique design allows cooling of the application-specific integrated circuit digital programmable controller during cooking.
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