Multiple linked appliance with auxiliary outlet
US9664436B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/68
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A combination microwave and refrigerator system is provided. The microwave oven is connected to a source of power and has a control circuit for controlling the operation of the microwave oven. A first power supply outlet is provided on the microwave oven. A refrigerator is connected to the source of power by connection to the first power supply outlet. The control circuit is configured to disable the cooking operation of the refrigerator, when the microwave oven demands cooking power, and enable the cooling operation of the refrigerator when the microwave oven is not drawing cooking power. A safety sensor is provided in the microwave oven, and is configured to cause cooking power to the microwave oven to be turned off upon the safety sensor sensing a dangerous condition.
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