Abstract: A gas cooking appliance having a plurality of spaced-apart taps situated in fixed and non-moveable locations within the gas cooking appliance, each of the taps having a rotatable operating shaft coupled to an associated control knob situated on a pivoting control panel. The pivoting control panel is connected to a pivot shaft and is pivotal between a first angular position and a second angular position. Each of the control knobs is coupled to its associated tap by a coupling, each of the couplings including a stationary transmission, a pivoting transmission shaft having a first end and a second end and a joint that couples the pivoting transmission shaft to the stationary transmission shaft. The pivot shaft, by means of which the control panel pivots, being situated proximate the coupling joints.

Abstract: A gas cooking hob comprising at least one gas burner, a main pipe for supplying gas, a main nozzle on the gas burner, and a control device for adjusting the heating power of the gas burner between a minimum power and a nominal power. In order to further develop said gas cooking hob, a timing member is provided which allows the heating power to be increased beyond the nominal power during a certain interval.

Abstract: A duel fuel gas control valve controls the supply of gas (e.g., natural gas or liquid propane gas) to a gas grill. The duel fuel gas control valve is structured to control either natural or LP gas flow at the desired operating characteristics based on conventional gas supply characteristics and gas grill requirements. A restrictor mechanism, when in first and second configurations, respectively, restricts movement of the valve core to a first predetermined range for a first mode of operation (first type of gas supply) and to a second predetermined range for a second mode of operation (second type of gas supply).

Abstract: An operator control for a domestic appliance includes an actuator shaft penetrating through a cover plate, an actuator beneath or behind the cover plate and actuable by the actuator shaft, a control knob on the actuator shaft with an indicator, and an induction coil behind or beneath the cover plate for inductively transferring energy to operate the indicator on the control knob.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a system for controlling the gas supply to a gas heater (such as a gas stove, a heating stove, and so on), the system comprising: an electric valve, for blocking and unblocking a gas supplying pipe to said gas heater; a control unit, for controlling the operation of said electric valve; a timer, for determining a delay in activation of said electric valve to block said gas supply; and a remote-control unit, for providing, in a mobile manner, user interface for setting said timer; and a processing unit, for concentrating information from said timer, and activating the operation of blocking gas supply passage whenever the time of said timer runs out.

Abstract: A gas distributor assembly for a cooking appliance. In one implementation the assembly includes at least one gas burner, a distributor conduit fitted with at least one regulation tap to regulate the passage of a gas flow to the corresponding burner, and a safety valve to open or close the passage of the gas flow to the burners. The distributor conduit is connected to the safety valve, the safety valve having a valve body that includes an inlet conduit for receiving the gas flow, an outlet conduit, and an intermediate conduit that connects the inlet conduit to the outlet conduit, an axial axis of the inlet conduit and an axial axis of the outlet conduit being arranged substantially parallel to each other and not coaxial. An electrovalve housed in the valve body of the safety valve opens or closes the passage of the gas flow to the outlet conduit.

Abstract: Heating element accessories such as a drip pan bowl or a metal ring surround a heating element and contain a heat warning symbol from thermochromic ink or epoxy sprayed or otherwise applied directly to the hot surfaces thereof. For cooking appliances, such as electric and gas stoves, griddles, grills or their accessories. The heat warning symbol is distanced from the heating element or its hottest portions so that the composition can withstand the high temperature on the surface. In a preferred embodiment the device is invisible when below the triggering temperature and visible thereafter. Besides improved cooking appliances, persons can in certain embodiments update their existing appliances by installing accessories with the heat warning symbol and avoid replacing entire heating elements.

Abstract: A stove (or range) burner guard attached to the front of a gas or electrical stove (or range) by fastening a guard panel through two vertical slots to a clamping body that is attached to the oven door handle. The height of the guard panel is adjustable by sliding the guard panel through the vertical slots. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the stovetop. The guard can be installed, adjusted or removed quickly and easily.

Abstract: A tamper proof contact or senor detection device transmits a signal to processor controlled timing device. The processor timing device in response to the received signal disables the ignition device that ignites the gas valve of an oven when the oven door is left open for a certain period of time or longer.

Abstract: A gas cooking appliance for cooking a food item, such as a turkey, in a cooking vessel having a bottom surface, such as a pot, the gas cooking appliance configured to be connected to a gas source for permitting a flow of gas to the gas cooking appliance, the appliance having a sensor configured to engage a shielded portion of the bottom surface of the cooking vessel and to shut off or reduce the flow of gas to the appliance in the event that the shielded portion exceeds a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A stove knob timer device for use with a stove prompts a user to monitor a cooking event through a series of increasingly aggressive audible prompts. The timer device includes a main housing for engaging a stove operational shaft and which, when rotated to activate a respective stove burner, actuates a timer. After a predetermined time, a speaker is activated to emit an audible alarm to prompt a user to monitor the stove and to require a reset button to be pressed. If the reset button is not pressed in a predetermined time, the speaker is actuated to emit a more aggressive alarm so as to more urgently or even awaken a user. If the timer is reset, the original predetermined time is restarted. The timer device may include programming to adjust between timer modes and have structures enabling universal fit on various stove configurations.

Abstract: A portable outdoor stove is provided which includes a burner primarily comprising an outer and inner pieces bolted tightly to form a small gas/air mixture chamber for accepting and maintaining high pressure gaseous fuel, a wind guard of cylinder shape capable of tightly coupled with a cooking vessel and possessing slot opening of less than 180° toward its top for exhaust outlet, adjustable means for supporting the burner and positioning flame from burner onto bottom of cooking vessel, short or long legs to support the wind guard and the cooking vessel. A protection guard can be put around the first wind guard preventing an operator accidentally touching the wind guard during cooking.

Abstract: A device comprising an improved electrical hot-air gun for fast ignition of the charcoal-bed of a barbeque charcoal grill for home use having a very short distance between the front of the hot-air gun and the electrical heating wire of the heating assembly and a very high outlet temperature. The hot-air gun also has a scraper mounted on the igniter/heater front to be able to aid in cleaning the grating of a BBQ grill.

Abstract: A device and system for increasing the safety of portable stoves or stoves used in unstable conditions. The device includes at least one support member and at least one retaining member slidably disposed on the support member. The retaining member has an anchoring mechanism movably disposed on it that is used to lock it into place with respect to the support member. The retaining member contacts the sides of a pot or other cooking vessel when in an active position and may be moved into a stowed position.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for a stove or oven and a method of operation thereof. The safety apparatus facilitates the method of turning on a burner of the stove or oven and automatically counting over a time interval in response to turning on the burner. The method further includes automatically stopping a flow of electrical current or combustible gas to the burner in response to the counting reaching an end of the time interval.

Abstract: An open “funnel shaped” Inner Burner inside an open top Outer Casing. The casings closed base has a central hole accommodating the burners small open bottom Ash Exit. The space between the Inner Burner wall and Outer Casing wall forms an Annular Air Plenum that's supplied by an electric variable speed blower. Air enters the Burner Combustion space through perforations in the Burner/Plenum wall. This ensures rapid ignition and controls combustion rate (Temp). This also precipitates ash from burner Ash Exit, through the Ash Chute and into Storage Container fitted to outer casings base. A Radial diffuser centered on the heating surface provides a variable speed Lateral Air Sheet between heating and grill surfaces, instantly blowing “Smoke and Flare-Ups” to the outer burner perimeter. Unit is designed as a “Drop-In” unit to fit a manufacturer BBQ cart suitably equipped to specify basic installation requirements.

Abstract: Gas manifold (1) for a cooking device that includes a distributor conduit (2) of a gas flow (Q) formed by a cylindrical pipe of a certain uniform diameter (D1) fitted with a plurality of regulation taps (3), and that is provided with a manually operated emergency tap (4) at the gas inlet, with a cut-off valve (10) disposed in parallel in relation to the distributor conduit (2), in which a seal device (13) of the passage of the flow (Q) is intercalated in the interior of the conduit (2) between an inlet (8) and an outlet (9) of the emergency tap (4), as a result of which all the flow (Q) is diverted to the emergency tap (4), thereby bypassing the seal device (13). The sealing of the distributor conduit (2) is made by means of a circular disc (14) and a ring sealing gasket (15).

Abstract: A stove (or range) burner guard attached to the front of a gas or electrical stove (or range) by inserting the adjustable guard panel supports between the oven door handle and the oven door. The guard panel supports are secured to the oven by two identical holding devices, which are attached to the surface of the oven door. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the stovetop. The guard can be installed or removed in seconds.

Abstract: A stove (or range) burner guard attached to the front of a gas or electrical stove (or range) by inserting the lower portion of the guard between the oven door handle and the oven door. The guard is secured by two identical holding devices, which are attached to the surface of the oven door. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the stovetop. The guard can be installed or removed in seconds.

Abstract: A pot stabilizing apparatus includes a tubular member that includes a lower loop and an upper loop. Each of the lower and upper loops has a substantially annular shape. The upper and lower loops have a substantially same size. A peripheral wall is attached to and extends between the upper and lower loops. A coupler is attached to the lower loop and is configured to releasably attach the lower loop to a surface heating unit. A pot is positioned in the tubular member when the lower loop is attached to the surface heating unit.

Abstract: A stove knob timer device for use with a stove prompts a user to monitor a cooking event through a series of increasingly aggressive audible prompts. The timer device includes a main housing for engaging a stove operational shaft and which, when rotated to activate a respective stove burner, actuates a timer. After a predetermined time, a speaker is activated to emit an audible alarm to prompt a user to monitor the stove and to require a reset button to be pressed. If the reset button is not pressed in a predetermined time, the speaker is actuated to emit a more aggressive alarm so as to more urgently or even awaken a user. If the timer is reset, the original predetermined time is restarted. The timer device may include programming to adjust between timer modes and have structures enabling universal fit on various stove configurations.

Abstract: A gas supply system for a cooking appliance includes a burner valve operatively coupled to each surface burner, and a lockout valve configured to control gas flow to a manifold. The burner valve is movable between an open position and a closed position to control gas flow from the manifold to the surface burner. The lockout valve is movable between a closed position restricting gas flow to the manifold and an open position allowing gas flow. The system includes at least one switch positioned with respect to the burner valve. The switch is configured to detect a position of the burner valve. A controller is operatively coupled to the lockout valve and the switch. The controller activates the lockout valve to move between the closed position and the open position based on a signal received from the switch indicating that the burner valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A stove guard for a drop-in cooktop is attached to the front edge of a kitchen countertop by inserting the guard panel into two holding devices which are attached onto the front surface of the countertop. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the cooktop. The guard can be installed or removed in seconds.

Abstract: A gas cooking hob comprising a number of gas burners, each of which is connected to a main gas pipe via a gas pipe section, and a main switch. The main gas pipe or the gas pipe section is open to supply gas to the gas burners when the main switch is actuated while a gas supply to the gas burners is interrupted when the main switch is actuated once again. In order to be able to jointly interrupt gas supply to all gas burners even without the user acting directly upon the main switch, a timing member is assigned to the main switch in order to adjust an interval after which the main switch closes automatically.

Abstract: A gas cooking hob comprising at least one gas burner, a main pipe for supplying gas, a main nozzle on the gas burner, and a control device for adjusting the heating power of the gas burner between a minimum power and a nominal power. In order to further develop said gas cooking hob, a timing member is provided which allows the heating power to be increased beyond the nominal power during a certain interval.

Abstract: An implementation of a heating cooker includes a case; a plate covering a top of the case; a plurality of burner systems provided in an internal space defined by the plate and the case; at least one switch controlling an on/off operation of the burner system; a temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the burner system and on-off-operated; and an alarming unit that generates an alarming signal according to at least one of on-operation of the switch and temperature value detected by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A safety controller includes a housing including a base and a cover. The base has a main member with a chamber therein, an input channel, an output channel, a gas channel, a check port between the gas channel and the chamber, a lid member with an open end communicated with the chamber. A support member is provided in the chamber. A film resides between the lid member and the cover to separate a space into an inner pressure room and an outer pressure room. A control device is provided in the chamber with an end connected to the film to control a flow rate of gas flowing to the gas channel from the chamber. A pressure up electromagnetic valve and an exhaust electromagnetic valve are provided beside the cover to be activated to change pressures in the inner and outer pressure room respectively to make the film deforming.

Abstract: The stove switch safety cover is a child safety device that is designed to deny children access to the control knobs of a stove. This shield would extend the entire width of the stove controls, covering and protecting the knobs from the child. The device would primarily consist of a back plate that would be mounted to the stove's control panel behind the knobs, a magnetic strip placed on the front of each control knob, a cover attached to the right edge of the back plate with a hinge, magnetic switches located on the interior of the cover, and a locking mechanism on the left edge of the cover. The magnetic switches would be spaced along the inside of the cover so they line up with the control knobs of the stove. When the cover is locked, the contacts in the magnetic switches would close when the magnetic strips are in polar and vertical alignment with the magnetic switches, allowing the illumination of an LED associated with each control knob when the control knob is placed in the OFF position.

Abstract: A stove (or range) burner guard attached to the front of a gas or electrical stove (or range) by inserting the adjustable guard panel supports between the oven door handle and the oven door. The guard panel supports are secured to the oven by two identical holding devices, which are attached to the surface of the oven door. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the stovetop. The guard can be installed or removed in seconds.

Abstract: A stove (or range) burner guard attached to the front of a gas or electrical stove (or range) by inserting the lower portion of the guard between the oven door handle and the oven door. The guard is secured by two identical holding devices, which are attached to the surface of the oven door. The guard prevents young children from reaching the burners, control knobs and cookware on the stovetop. The guard can be installed or removed in seconds.

Abstract: The cooking appliance (1) having a control panel (2) is equipped with one or more gas flow (Q) regulating valves, wherein the rotary regulating plug (6) is provided with various peripheral through holes (16-19). The control knob (9) being interchangeable for fitting to the actuating shaft (7), is chosen from the two units available, one and the other permitting different angular limit positions of the regulating plug (6) for the supply of a constant minimum gas flow Qmin, adjusted each one for a different type of gas N gas or LP gas. The outlet conduit (5) of the valve is equipped with a further injector nozzle (21,23) for adjusting a constant gas flow Qmax to be fed into the conduit (25) of the correspondent burner, when the cooking appliance is supplied with a LP gas.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a barbeque comprising a hollow body having an internal for containing fuel (e.g., charcoal), a container disposed externally of the body and having an internal receiving space, and a hose having one end connected to a surface of the body and the other end connected to a gas jet burner. In use, a user can align the gas jet burner with the fuel contained in the hollow body prior to activating the gas jet burner to shoot flame onto the fuel for ignition. After use, the user can securely place the gas jet burner in the internal receiving space for storage. By utilizing this barbeque, the hot portion of the gas jet burner is isolated from the external so as to prevent the user from being burned by inadvertently touching the hot gas jet burner, resulting in a great increase of operating safety.

Abstract: A gas supply system for a cooking appliance includes a burner valve operatively coupled to each surface burner, and a lockout valve configured to control gas flow to a manifold. The burner valve is movable between an open position and a closed position to control gas flow from the manifold to the surface burner. The lockout valve is movable between a closed position restricting gas flow to the manifold and an open position allowing gas flow. The system includes at least one switch positioned with respect to the burner valve. The switch is configured to detect a position of the burner valve. A controller is operatively coupled to the lockout valve and the switch. The controller activates the lockout valve to move between the closed position and the open position based on a signal received from the switch indicating that the burner valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards an apparatus and method for a securing device for securing a fuel tank to an outdoor gas grill. The invention helps ensure that the securing device will be used to secure the fuel tank in position within the grill to prevent unnecessary shifting or movement of the fuel tank. The securing device can include an extension arm adapted for being carried by the grill, at least one retaining member that defines a collar area for receiving the collar of a grill and a regulator receiving arm carried by the retaining members that defines a regulator area for allowing the device to place the fuel tank in a secured position without being hindered by the fuel line, collar, or regulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method as well as a device to protect against overheating in a cooker extractor hood (1) over a cooker (7) with at least one fan device (4) and with at least one temperature sensor (5, 6). To this end the method includes the steps of detection of a temperature by the temperature sensor (5, 6); when a first temperature threshold is reached or exceeded (level 1) of increasing the blower output (4); when a second temperature threshold is reached or exceeded (level 2) of presentation of a second warning signal, and when a third threshold is reached or exceeded (level 3) of switching off the blower device (4).

Abstract: There is provided a safety apparatus for a portable gas range, by which safety measures are conducted before an internal pressure of a canister is rapidly increased to an abnormal high pressure due to radiant heat or the like in use to prevent the canister from being overheated and thus obviate explosion of the canister, and a method for operating the safety apparatus. When the internal pressure of the canister reaches a predetermined pressure P0 just below a danger pressure P1, a desired amount of gas is discharged from the canister to a burner for combustion of the gas by operating a safety operating member 11 urged by a resilient spring S0, thereby maintaining the canister at a low pressure. If the low pressure is continuously maintained, the gas range is returned to its original combustion state, and the process is repeated, thereby improving a thermal efficiency of the gas range using the combustion of the gas.

Abstract: Methods and devices for securing the bottom of an item of cookware to the burner of a stove top by use of magnetism. The magnet(s) may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The cookware may comprise a permanent magnet disposed on or in the base of the cookware. The burner comprises a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The magnetic material may be in the grate of the cook top, in the electric coil of an electric burner, in the surface of a vitroceramic or smooth-top stove top, or other component of the cook top in close proximity to the bottom of the cookware when it is on the cooking surface. The magnetic source prevents the cookware from being accidentally knocked off the cook top.

Abstract: A chafing dish for rapidly bringing catered food items up to the temperatures required for safe food handling and optimal flavor enhancement, and even heating of the food items thereafter without a constant monitoring of the flame height. The invention utilizes butane gas as a heat source and a burner control mechanism with a butane burner integrated into the base of a chafing dish, a bracket to hold a butane can securely in place, an engaging apparatus to start the flow of butane from the butane can to the burner, a copper tube to transport butane from the butane can to the burner, an electronic ignition switch and insulated wiring to ignite the butane at the burner, a burner control mechanism and regulator to regulate the flow of butane to the burner for the purpose of allowing a range of flame height and temperature, and a series of ventilation holes in the base of the chafing dish.

Abstract: A safety cover for burner dials of a stove is an apparatus that covers front-mounted control knobs or dials on stoves. The safety cover takes the shape of an elongated compartment that spans the width of the stove. The compartment is hinged along the bottom and connects to a square frame that is attached to the stove face via double sided foam adhesive tape or other appropriate adhesive means. When the safety cover is closed, it covers all front-mounted control knobs at once and is secured in the closed position at its top by one or two friction fit snap mounts. An adult user can simply release the snaps and open it in a downward manner to allow for easy and complete access to all knobs.

Abstract: A portable gas cooking range has a burner, a piezoelectric igniter therefor, a gas canister for supplying gas to the burner, an adjustable gas regulator for varying the flow of gas to the burner, and a flame failure safety device having a theremocouple located in close proximity to the burner and which is operably connected to a gas valve in the gas regulator. The gas valve is capable of opening and closing according to the electromotive force produced in use by the thermocouple, so as to shut off the flow of gas through the valve if the ignited burner is accidentally or inadvertently extinguished and, hence, prevent escape of gas from the burner when in a non-ignited condition.

Abstract: A gas cooking appliance includes at least one gas cooking element and a gas lockout valve assembly in line with the at least one gas cooking element. The gas lockout valve assembly includes a valve and a motor configured to open or close the valve.

Abstract: A protection screen panel for wood burning stoves. The screen panel has a frame, including a screen material. Extending from this frame are a number of legs terminating in feet. These feet having magnetic portions able to magnetically attach to a metal surface of the wood burning stove. This results in a provision of a spaced screen panel from the hot surfaces of the stove.

Abstract: The invention concerns a safety gas valve (1) provided with a safety closure (23) and an operating lever (12) for the closure. The lever (12) is mounted mobile in rotation about an axis L in a cavity (34) circulating the gas and comprises two tabs (122, 123) extending transversely to the axis L, one driving and the other driven. The driving tab (122) drives the lever in rotation, and hence the driven tab (123) which is secured thereto, in response to a stress A when the valve is opened. The driven tab (123) enables to push back the safety closure (23) into an opening position allowing the gas to flow in the valve. If both tabs extend along respective mutually perpendicular directions, the lever (12) enables the cocking movement to return by 90 degrees. Said device reduces the thickness of the valve body, in particular for its fixing into a built-in cooking plate.

Abstract: A telescopic linkage, in particular, for gas cooking points includes an arresting mechanism between two longitudinal telescopic bodies, one inserted inside the other in a longitudinal direction, optionally opened, by manual rotation at one linkage end, for changing the length of the telescopic linkage or for safeguarding against unauthorized or accidental switching on of a household appliance.

Abstract: The invention provides a safety module for connection to a fuel-burning appliance. The safety module connects to the existing circuitry of the appliance and triggers an alarm response when certain predetermined conditions are met. The safety module includes a CO sensor and a processor and can respond not only to acutely high CO levels but also to chronically high CO levels and lack of adherence to service schedules amongst other conditions. The safety module can also be programmed/reset.

Abstract: The fire suppression device is based on installing a cannister of a fire extinguishing composition on a gas barbecue. Tubes from the cannister direct the fire extinguishing foam or composition to flames that may shoot out from the Venturi tubes or the burners or the cooking surface.

Abstract: A method for protecting a stove control panel from splatter. A first step involves providing a precut flexible transparent heat resistant polymer film adapted to conform to an underlying form. The polymer film has peripheral edges adapted to adhere to an underlying surface. A second step involves covering the stove control panel with the polymer film and securing the peripheral edges of the polymer film to peripheral edges of the stove control panel.

Abstract: A method for protecting a stove control panel from splatter. A first step involves providing a precut flexible transparent heat resistant polymer film adapted to conform to an underlying form. The polymer film has peripheral edges adapted to adhere to an underlying surface. A second step involves covering the stove control panel with the polymer film and securing the peripheral edges of the polymer film to peripheral edges of the stove control panel.

Abstract: The present invention is referred to a safety knob for domestic gas apparatuses of the type that includes a gas valve with a stem, and wherein the stem is pushed against the body of the gas valve to open and regulate the gas flow. The improvements comprising a knob having a body with a back flat section and one or more cavities or projections formed on the back flat section of the knob and a longitudinal orifice also in its back part, which is connected in coincidence with a free end of the stem of the gas valve. The knob includes safety elements for avoiding the axial movement of the knob, the safety elements having a series of projections, wherein the cavities of the knob and the projections of the safety elements are joined or separated one from another, for placing the stem of said valve in a unblocked or blocked position.