Abstract: A cooking appliance having a heating source and a cooking surface disposed above the heating source. A temperature sensing probe is located between the heating source and the cooking surface for indicating to a user the temperature at or near the cooking surface.

Abstract: A cooking appliance having a heating source and a cooking surface disposed above the heating source. A temperature sensing probe is located between the heating source and the cooking surface for indicating to a user the temperature at or near the cooking surface.

Abstract: A spring assembly for a foil thrust bearing set includes a stiffener disc and a plurality of spring segments. Each spring segment has at least two anchoring tabs. When inserted into a slot in the stiffener disc, the anchoring tabs anchor the spring segment to the stiffener disc.

Abstract: An interactive microprocessor based wireless communication device includes sound and data transceivers, signal detection and coupling devices, signal conversion device, voice recording, playback and storage device, voice activated device, display device, touch screen or similar device, sensors, frequency generation device, sound detection and reproduction devices and power source to concurrently perform generalized two way wireless communications, command, control and sensing functions utilizing radio and infra-red frequency communication links. A microprocessor receives signals from the touch screen and generates a digital data, command/or control signal for transmission to external devices such as home appliances and remote sensors. The microprocessor also responds to voice signal commands received via microphone and a voice processor. The microprocessor uses this signal to generate data, command/or control signals for transmission to external devices such as telephone, paging and intercom systems.

Abstract: A telephone access jack security device for an access jack mounted in a faceplate of a fixture. The security device comprises a baseplate adapted to mount on the front of the faceplate having an opening therein adapted to expose the connector receptacle. A locking member is attached to the baseplate and extends outwardly therefrom. A coverplate, of substantially unitary contruction, having suitable dimensions to substantially cover the baseplate, is placed in parallel overlying relationship therewith, forming a cavity between the baseplate and the coverplate sufficiently sealed to prevent passage of a telephone connector. The coverplate has an opening therein sufficient to permit the close passage of the locking member therethrough when the coverplate and the baseplate are placed in the parallel overlying relationship with one another. The coverplate and baseplate are hinged together to permit the coverplate to be placed in this substantially parallel overlying relationship with the baseplate.