Patents by Inventor Ford W. Bowers

Ford W. Bowers has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Barcode reading microwave oven
    Patent number: 6124583
    Abstract: A microwave oven that automatically reads a barcode printed on a food item package, retrieves preprogrammed cooking instructions for that particular item corresponding to the barcode and then operates the microwave over, according to the manufactures specific instructions in order to achieve optimal food quality for the particular convenience food item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Ford W. Bowers