Patents by Inventor Marcel SLADECEK
Marcel SLADECEK 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).
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Patent number: 11375850Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an air-based fryer, comprising: a food preparation chamber (1); a heating device (3); an airflow generating device (2) configured to enable air heated by the heating device (3) to form an airflow to heat food in the food preparation chamber (1); a first temperature sensing device (4) located nearby or on the heating device (3) and configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the heating device (3); and a controller (5) configured to control operation of the heating device (3) based on the temperature of the surface of the heating device (3) detected by the first temperature sensing device (4). The air-based fryer reduces the generation of fume by restricting the surface temperature of the heating device.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Patent number: 10966568Abstract: The present invention relates to an air-based fryer apparatus (10) for preparing food. The apparatus (10) comprises a base part (12) comprising an upper support (14) and a gearing system (16) to generate a rotation force around a vertical rotation axis (18). The apparatus (10) further comprises a container (20) arranged on the upper support (14) and a food basket (22) with an air-permeable bottom part (24). The food basket is placed inside the container (20) such that a lateral gap (26) is arranged between walls of the container and walls of the food basket (22), and such that a bottom gap (32) is arranged between the bottom part of the container and said air-permeable bottom part (24). The apparatus (10) further comprises an upper lid device (34) arranged on top of the container (20). The upper lid device comprises a system (36) with primary heating means (38) and air ventilation means (40) for generating a flow of hot air in the lateral gap (26), in the bottom gap (32), and in the food basket (22).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Patent number: 10842316Abstract: The present application relates to an air based fryer (1) for preparing food ingredients. The air based fryer comprises a food preparation chamber (2), an air heater (3) for heating air in the food preparation chamber (2) and a fan (4) for circulating a flow of hot air in the food preparation chamber (2). The air-based fryer (1) further comprises a fluid inlet (5) for the introduction of a fluid directly into the circulating flow of hot air. This solution allows increasing the humidity of the flow of hot air results in superior quality food in terms of taste, texture, and aesthetics and increases the versatility of the air-based flyer.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Marcel Sladecek, Jan Vaupot
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Patent number: 10517433Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for preparing food. The apparatus comprises a food preparation chamber (101) having an outer wall (102), an air heating system to circulate hot air (103) inside the food preparation chamber (101), air cooling system to circulate cool air (104) on said outer wall (102) outside the food preparation chamber (102), a thermal fuse system (105) to cut the electrical supply of said apparatus when the temperature of the thermal fuse system (105) exceeds a given threshold (TH), the thermal fuse system (105) being attached to said outer wall (102) outside the food preparation chamber (101), a cover element (106) placed at the proximity of said thermal fuse system (105) to protect the thermal fuse system (105) from the cool air. This invention improves the thermal protection of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Marcel Sladecek, Davide Bonaccorso
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Publication number: 20190142217Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an air-based fryer, comprising: a food preparation chamber (1); a heating device (3); an airflow generating device (2) configured to enable air heated by the heating device (3) to form an airflow to heat food in the food preparation chamber (1); a first temperature sensing device (4) located nearby or on the heating device (3) and configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the heating device (3); and a controller (5) configured to control operation of the heating device (3) based on the temperature of the surface of the heating device (3) detected by the first temperature sensing device (4). The air-based fryer reduces the generation of fume by restricting the surface temperature of the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: MARCEL SLADECEK
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Patent number: 10219862Abstract: A hand-held skin treatment device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, an energy supply electrically coupled to the source and a controller arranged to control the energy supplied to the source of electromagnetic radiation. The source, the energy supply and the controller are enclosed in a watertight housing allowing use of the hand-held skin treatment device in a wet environment. To provide sufficient cooling of the source, the device comprises an internal heat exchanger in heat conducting relation with the source, an external heat exchanger outside of the watertight housing, and a heat path from the internal heat exchanger to the external heat exchanger that passes hermetically through a wall of the watertight housing. With this device, users can conveniently integrate their skin treatment activities with the daily washing routine in a shower or bath. The device is especially useful in the context of hair removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Sebastian Alexander Kindermann, Marcel Sladecek, Christian Mikula
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Publication number: 20180289212Abstract: The present application relates to an air based fryer (1) for preparing food ingredients. The air based fryer comprises a food preparation chamber (2), an air heater (3) for heating air in the food preparation chamber (2) and a fan (4) for circulating a flow of hot air in the food preparation chamber (2). The air-based fryer (1) further comprises a fluid inlet (5) for the introduction of a fluid directly into the circulating flow of hot air. This solution allows increasing the humidity of the flow of hot air results in superior quality food in terms of taste, texture, and aesthetics and increases the versatility of the air-based flyer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: MARCEL SLADECEK, JAN VAUPOT
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Publication number: 20180071021Abstract: A hand-held skin treatment device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, an energy supply electrically coupled to the source and a controller arranged to control the energy supplied to the source of electromagnetic radiation. The source, the energy supply and the controller are enclosed in a watertight housing allowing use of the hand-held skin treatment device in a wet environment. To provide sufficient cooling of the source, the device comprises an internal heat exchanger in heat conducting relation with the source, an external heat exchanger outside of the watertight housing, and a heat path from the internal heat exchanger to the external heat exchanger that passes hermetically through a wall of the watertight housing. With this device, users can conveniently integrate their skin treatment activities with the daily washing routine in a shower or bath. The device is especially useful in the context of hair removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER KINDERMANN, MARCEL SLADECEK, CHRISTIAN MIKULA
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Patent number: 9820812Abstract: A hand-held skin treatment device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, an energy supply electrically coupled to the source and a controller arranged to control the energy supplied to the source of electromagnetic radiation. The source, the energy supply and the controller are enclosed in a watertight housing allowing use of the hand-held skin treatment device in a wet environment. To provide sufficient cooling of the source, the device comprises an internal heat exchanger in heat conducting relation with the source, an external heat exchanger outside of the watertight housing, and a heat path from the internal heat exchanger to the external heat exchanger that passes hermetically through a wall of the watertight housing. With this device, users can conveniently integrate their skin treatment activities with the daily washing routine in a shower or bath. The device is especially useful in the context of hair removal.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Sebastian Alexander Kindermann, Marcel Sladecek, Christian Mikula
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Publication number: 20170251874Abstract: The present invention relates to an air-based fryer apparatus (10) for preparing food. The apparatus (10) comprises a base part (12) comprising an upper support (14) and a gearing system (16) to generate a rotation force around a vertical rotation axis (18). The apparatus (10) further comprises a container (20) arranged on the upper support (14) and a food basket (22) with an air-permeable bottom part (24). The food basket is placed inside the container (20) such that a lateral gap (26) is arranged between walls of the container and walls of the food basket (22), and such that a bottom gap (32) is arranged between the bottom part of the container and said air-permeable bottom part (24). The apparatus (10) further comprises an upper lid device (34) arranged on top of the container (20). The upper lid device comprises a system (36) with primary heating means (38) and air ventilation means (40) for generating a flow of hot air in the lateral gap (26), in the bottom gap (32), and in the food basket (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventor: MARCEL SLADECEK
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Patent number: 9717364Abstract: The present application relates to a heater (6) for heating food received in a container (2) to prevent overheating and/or scorching of the food. The heater (6) has a heating element (9) and a control unit configured to initially operate the heating element (9) at a higher initial temperature setting so that, when a container (2) is disposed adjacent to the heating element (9), the temperature of the container is increased rapidly, and to reduce the temperature setting of the heating element (9) to the operating temperature setting when the higher initial temperature setting is reached. The present application also relates to an apparatus for heating food and a method of operating a heater (6) for heating food.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Publication number: 20170000293Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for preparing food. The apparatus comprises a food preparation chamber (101) having an outer wall (102), an air heating system to circulate hot air (103) inside the food preparation chamber (101), air cooling system to circulate cool air (104) on said outer wall (102) outside the food preparation chamber (102), a thermal fuse system (105) to cut the electrical supply of said apparatus when the temperature of the thermal fuse system (105) exceeds a given threshold (TH), the thermal fuse system (105) being attached to said outer wall (102) outside the food preparation chamber (101), a cover element (106) placed at the proximity of said thermal fuse system (105) to protect the thermal fuse system (105) from the cool air. This invention improves the thermal protection of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: MARCEL SLADECEK, DAVIDE BONACCORSO
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Patent number: 9161662Abstract: A food processor device for processing foodstuff includes a housing and a food processing container for holding foodstuff during processing. The food processing container is supported by the housing during use of the food processor device. The food processor further includes a user interface for exchanging information, during use, with the user and a food weighing device. The food weighing device includes a food weighing bowl for weighing foodstuff before the foodstuff is entered into the food processing container, and at least one weighing sensor for sensing the weight of the food weighing bowl. During weighing, the food weighing bowl is located above the food processing container. Further, the weighing bowl is suitable for covering the food processing container during food preparation.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Publication number: 20150282878Abstract: A hand-held skin treatment device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, an energy supply electrically coupled to the source and a controller arranged to control the energy supplied to the source of electromagnetic radiation. The source, the energy supply and the controller are enclosed in a watertight housing allowing use of the hand-held skin treatment device in a wet environment. To provide sufficient cooling of the source, the device comprises an internal heat exchanger in heat conducting relation with the source, an external heat exchanger outside of the watertight housing, and a heat path from the internal heat exchanger to the external heat exchanger that passes hermetically through a wall of the watertight housing. With this device, users can conveniently integrate their skin treatment activities with the daily washing routine in a shower or bath. The device is especially useful in the context of hair removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Sebastian Alexander Kindermann, Marcel Sladecek, Christian Mikula
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Patent number: 9109960Abstract: A method of estimating a temperature of a material being heated is described. The method may comprise supplying electrical power to a heating element in dependence on a measured temperature, calculating a rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time, comparing the calculated rate with a plurality of known values in order to determine the value of a parameter relating to thermal properties of the material being heated, and calculating an estimated temperature based on the determined value of said parameter. In some embodiments, the method may further comprise detecting a drop in temperature of the material being heated, by detecting a change in the calculated rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Marcel Sladecek, Michael Tolk
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Publication number: 20140234497Abstract: The present application relates to a heater (6) for heating food received in a container (2) to prevent overheating and/or scorching of the food. The heater (6) has a heating element (9) and a control unit configured to initially operate the heating element (9) at a higher initial temperature setting so that, when a container (2) is disposed adjacent to the heating element (9), the temperature of the container is increased rapidly, and to reduce the temperature setting of the heating element (9) to the operating temperature setting when the higher initial temperature setting is reached. The present application also relates to an apparatus for heating food and a method of operating a heater (6) for heating food.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Patent number: 8435251Abstract: A docking station for a skin treatment device has a cooling member including an evacuator for lowering a pressure inside the cooling member, and a connector for connecting an interior of the cooling member to a sorbent. The sorbent may include a zeolite. Further, a skin treatment device such as an epilator includes a cooling member for containing the cooling agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Publication number: 20130048625Abstract: A method of estimating a temperature of a material being heated is described. The method may comprise supplying electrical power to a heating element in dependence on a measured temperature, calculating a rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time, comparing the calculated rate with a plurality of known values in order to determine the value of a parameter relating to thermal properties of the material being heated, and calculating an estimated temperature based on the determined value of said parameter. In some embodiments, the method may further comprise detecting a drop in temperature of the material being heated, by detecting a change in the calculated rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Marcel Sladecek, Michael Tolk
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Publication number: 20120286080Abstract: Food processor (10) for processing foodstuff comprising a housing (18) and a food processing container (11) for holding foodstuff during processing, during use supported by said housing. The food processor (10) further comprising a user interface (15) for exchanging information, during use, with the user and food weighing means. The food weighing means having a food weighing bowl (16) for weighing foodstuff before said foodstuff is being entered into the food processing container (11), and at least one weighing sensor (14a, 14b) for sensing the weight of the food weighing bowl (16). During weighing, the food weighing bowl (16) is located above the food processing container (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Marcel Sladecek
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Publication number: 20110015652Abstract: The invention relates to a docking station (10) for a skin treatment device (30) having a cooling member (32). According to the invention, the docking station comprises: an evacuator (18) for lowering a pressure inside the cooling member, and means (28) for connecting an interior of the cooling member to a sorbent (24). The sorbent preferably comprises a zeolite. The invention further relates to a skin treatment device (30), particularly an epilator, comprising a cooling member (32) for containing a cooling agent (34, 36). According to the invention, the skin treatment device comprises means (28) for connecting the cooling member to a docking station (10) as mentioned above. The cooling agent is preferably water or an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Marcel SLADECEK