Method and apparatus for food preparation and holding station synchronization
US7650833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J36/32
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for synchronization of a food preparation appliance and a holding station comprising a food preparation appliance for processing a food during a food preparation cycle and a holding station for maintaining food for a first predetermined period of time. The appliance and holding station communicate with each other. The appliance sends a signal to at least one holding when the food is transferred after the completion of the food processing cycle. A timer operatively coupled to the holding station. The timer countdown the elapsed time after the food has been prepared. Upon food transfer from appliance to the holding station, the remaining countdown is transferred from the appliance timer to the holding station timer. Holding station has a first countdown of the first elapsed time period and a second countdown of a time period less than the first elapsed time period by a predetermined time period.
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