Patents Assigned to Sunderland Holdings Limited
  • Cooking thermometer
    Patent number: 6230649
    Abstract: A monitoring cooking thermometer includes a shape memory alloy activated probe for entering into food being cooked. A clockwork mechanical mechanism in a body fits to the top of the probe. When the food reaches a predetermined temperature a mechanical bell is sounded and a flag is exposed outside the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Sunderland Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Chun-Man Yeung
  • Steam vents for cookware
    Patent number: 6006939
    Abstract: A steam vent arrangement comprises a pan lid knob that incorporates a rotatable member that carries a slidable plunger. The plunger is moved by an SMA element to allow steam to vent via the knob and an aperture in a lid of the pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Sunderland Holding Limited
    Inventor: Hon-Wah Wai