Abstract: An interposer for a test system includes coaxial cables, each of which is configured to transport a first portion of current originating from a current source, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), each of which is connected to a set of the coaxial cables in order to receive the first portion of the current from each coaxial cable in the set and to transport a second portion of the current. A spring leaf assembly includes spring leaves, each of which is connected to a PCB in order to transport a third portion of the current obtained from the PCB to a device interface board (DIB) that connects to devices under test (DUTs) to be tested by the test system. The coaxial cables on each PCB are arranged in parallel, the PCBs are arranged in parallel, and the spring leaves on each PCB are arranged in parallel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating sleep apnea in a patient by operating an implanted neurostimulator implant to stimulate the genioglossus nerve branch and/or the genioglossus muscle. Also disclosed is a method of implanting a neurostimulator implant in the genioglossus muscle proximal to the genioglossus nerve branch. Further disclosed is a sleep apnea treatment system and a guide for the sleep apnea treatment system.

Abstract: An example polarity inverter includes multiple contactors, each of which includes switches that are controllable to configure a current path. Each of the multiple contactors includes contacts, which are interleaved such that first contacts to receive voltage having a first polarity alternate with second contacts to receive voltage having a second polarity, where the first polarity and the second polarity are different. The polarity inverter also includes a first conductive plate to connect electrically to each of the first contacts, and a second conductive plate to connect electrically to each of the second contacts. The first conductive plate and the second conductive plate are in parallel. A dielectric material is between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for an induction cooking device with at least one induction coil (2) and an at least partially transparent or semi-transparent top plate (3), the optical system (10) comprising at least one light source (11) to be arranged in a central area of said induction coil (2) in order to provide light through a central opening (2.1) of said induction coil (2), light deflecting means (12) configured to receive light from the light source (11) and provide said light at one or more openings (12.1) and light guiding means (13) for guiding light provided at said one or more openings (12.1) in an area between the upper side of the induction coil (2) and the lower side of the top plate (3), said light guiding means (13) being configured to guide the light into a space between the induction coil (2) and the top plate (3) and provide a light indicator at the top side of the top plate (3).

Abstract: A sensor probe (10) for measuring a food preparation parameter, comprises an elongate handle portion (12) for manipulating the sensor probe, an elongate sensor portion (14), and a stepped connecting portion (16) connecting the handle portion (12) and the sensor portion (14), such that the longitudinal axis of the handle portion is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sensor portion.

Abstract: An example polarity inverter includes multiple contactors, each of which includes switches that are controllable to configure a current path. Each of the multiple contactors includes contacts, which are interleaved such that first contacts to receive voltage having a first polarity alternate with second contacts to receive voltage having a second polarity, where the first polarity and the second polarity are different. The polarity inverter also includes a first conductive plate to connect electrically to each of the first contacts, and a second conductive plate to connect electrically to each of the second contacts. The first conductive plate and the second conductive plate are in parallel. A dielectric material is between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate.

Abstract: An interposer for a test system includes coaxial cables, each of which is configured to transport a first portion of current originating from a current source, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), each of which is connected to a set of the coaxial cables in order to receive the first portion of the current from each coaxial cable in the set and to transport a second portion of the current. A spring leaf assembly includes spring leaves, each of which is connected to a PCB in order to transport a third portion of the current obtained from the PCB to a device interface board (DIB) that connects to devices under test (DUTs) to be tested by the test system. The coaxial cables on each PCB are arranged in parallel, the PCBs are arranged in parallel, and the spring leaves on each PCB are arranged in parallel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hob comprising a transparent or semi-transparent hob plate (2) and multiple heating elements (3) arranged below said hob plate (2), the hob further comprising illumination means arranged below said hob plate (2) for providing light markings (4) at the upper side (2.1) of the hob plate (2), said light markings (4) indicating heating zones (5) associated with the heating elements (3), wherein the illumination means comprise a light box (10) with at least a bottom wall portion (11) and a pair of side wall portions (12), said light box (10) including one or more lighting elements (13) for illuminating an interior space (14) of the light box (10), wherein the light box (10) further comprises an upper portion (15) being adapted to emit light towards the hob plate (2) in order to provide said light marking (4) at the upper side of the hob plate (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature information assembly for a cooking hob (18). The temperature information assembly comprises at least one SAW (surface acoustic wave) temperature sensor (10) permanently or removably attached or attachable at or in a cooking pot (24), at least one sensor antenna (12) permanently or removably attached or attachable at the cooking pot (24) and electrically connected to the SAW temperature sensor (10), at least one reader (14) permanently or removably attached or attachable in or on the cooking hob (18), and at least one reader antenna (16) permanently or removably attached or attachable in or on the cooking hob (18) and electrically connected to the reader (14). The SAW temperature sensor (10) is wireless connected or connectable to the reader (14) via the sensor antenna (12) and the reader antenna (16). The reader (14) is electrically connected or connectable to a control unit (22) of the cooking hob (18) in order to control the cooking process.

Abstract: A sensor probe (10) for measuring a food preparation parameter, comprises an elongate handle portion (12) for manipulating the sensor probe, an elongate sensor portion (14), and a stepped connecting portion (16) connecting the handle portion (12) and the sensor portion (14), such that the longitudinal axis of the handle portion is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sensor portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for an induction cooking device with at least one induction coil (2) and an at least partially transparent or semi-transparent top plate (3), the optical system (10) comprising at least one light source (11) to be arranged in a central area of said induction coil (2) in order to provide light through a central opening (2.1) of said induction coil (2), light deflecting means (12) configured to receive light from the light source (11) and provide said light at one or more openings (12.1) and light guiding means (13) for guiding light provided at said one or more openings (12.1) in an area between the upper side of the induction coil (2) and the lower side of the top plate (3), said light guiding means (13) being configured to guide the light into a space between the induction coil (2) and the top plate (3) and provide a light indicator at the top side of the top plate (3).

Abstract: An induction heating arrangement (1000) including four coils of a smaller diameter (1100, . . . , 1400) and a coil having a larger diameter (1500) is provided. The coils are arranged on a first plane (2100) and on a second plane (2200). In order to adapt a cooking area (1600) to the size of a pot, either the larger coil (1500) or one or more of the smaller coils (1100, 1400) are operated. A power supply circuitry (2400) is shared between the coils of the two planes. A selector (2300) disconnects a respective coil of the plane of coils that is not operated in order to avoid coupling, interference and loss of energy. Guiding elements of the magnetic flux (1110, 1115, 1540) confine the magnetic field in the area of the pot. A method of operating the induction heating arrangement is also provided.

Abstract: The invention conceives an induction heating arrangement (1000) comprising four coils of a smaller diameter (1100, . . . , 1400) and a coil having a larger diameter (1500). The coils are arranged on a first plane (2100) and on a second plane (2200). In order to adapt a cooking area (1600) to the size of a pot, either the larger coil (1500) or one or more of the smaller coils (1100, 1400) are operated. A power supply circuitry (2400) is shared between the coils of the two planes and a selector (2300) takes care of disconnecting a respective coil of the plane of coils that is not operated in order to avoid coupling and interference and loss of energy. The guiding elements of the magnetic flux (1110, 1115, 1540) are used to confine the magnetic field in the area of the pot. The method of operating the induction heating arrangement takes care of efficient energy use, and an induction hob (3000) includes the induction heating arrangement.

Abstract: A method to safeguard an automated process in a household appliance, such as an assisted cooking process which has failure detection routines and failure handling routines. A number of failures and errors are discussed and a response to a detected failure is based on a control parameter such as an input power to the cooking process in order to trigger the magnitude of the response. A corresponding computer program product and kitchen hob with a sensor are provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas burner system (10) for a gas cooking hob, in particular for a domestic gas cooking hob. Said gas burner system (10) comprises a gas burner assembly (12) including a plurality of flame ports. At least one pot support (14) is arranged above and/or around the gas burner assembly (12) and defining a distance between said gas burner assembly (12) and a bottom of a cooking pot. At least one supply air fan (16) is provided for generating an air flow (24) to the gas burner assembly (12). A gas inlet (38) is connectable or connected to a gas supply. A gas regulator (18; 30; 36; 38) is provided for regulating a gas flow from the gas inlet (38) to the gas burner assembly (12). A control unit (20) is provided for controlling the supply air fan (16) and the gas regulator (18; 30; 36; 38). At least one thermocouple (22) is provided for detecting flames above the gas burner assembly (12) and for providing a flame signal (28) to the control unit (20).

Abstract: The invention discloses a facilitated cooking method which allows it to stir and heat food on the basis of magnetic fields preferably respectively by induction cooking. A magnetic stirrer heater (110) is preferably propelled by coils (125, 128) and heated by an induction coil (110). A corresponding arrangement and a magnetic stirrer heater are disclosed as well. The combined heating and stirring arrangement can be used for automated cooking by carrying out the stirring and heating of the food according to a time schedule.

Abstract: A method for determining the suitability of a cookware for a corresponding induction coil of an induction cooking hob is provided. The method includes detecting current through the induction coil, detecting the phase difference between the voltage and current of the induction coil, and detecting the frequency at the induction coil. The method further includes comparing the detected current with a stored maximum value of the current, comparing the detected phase difference with a stored maximum value of the phase difference, comparing the detected frequency with a stored maximum frequency, calculating the power transfer from the detected current, phase difference and/or frequency, estimating the suitability of the cookware in dependence of the power transfer and at least one of the compared parameters, and outputting at least one optical and/or acoustic signal corresponding with the suitability of the cookware.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature detection assembly (10) for a cooking pot (24). Said temperature detection assembly (10) comprises a straight and elongated bar (12), at least one SAW (surface acoustic wave) temperature sensor (10) arranged inside a lower end portion of the bar (12), a sensor antenna (16) connected to an upper end of the bar (12), and at least one handle (18) connected to the upper end of the bar (12). The SAW temperature sensor (10) or a heat conducting element connected to said SAW temperature sensor (10) is spaced from a lower end of the bar (12) by a predetermined distance, wherein a non-heat-conducting material is arranged between the SAW temperature sensor (10) or the heat conducting element, respectively, and the lower end of the bar (12). Further, the present invention relates to a lid (20) for a cooking pot (24), wherein the lid (20) is provided for receiving a temperature detection assembly (10) with a straight and elongated bar (12).

Abstract: The underlying invention in particular is directed to a gas cooktop (1) comprising a cooking area with at least one concentric gas burner (2, 3), wherein at least one of the gas burners (3) of the cooking area is mounted at an off-center position to a platform (4, 7, 16) rotatably attached to the gas cooktop (1) within the cooking area, wherein the platform (4) is mechanically coupled to a drive arrangement in which an actuator is mechanically coupled via a transmission with the platform (4) so as to enable remote actuation of rotation of the rotatable platform (4) via the drive arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hob comprising a transparent or semi-transparent hob plate (2) and multiple heating elements (3) arranged below said hob plate (2), the hob further comprising illumination means arranged below said hob plate (2) for providing light markings (4) at the upper side (2.1) of the hob plate (2), said light markings (4) indicating heating zones (5) associated with the heating elements (3), wherein the illumination means comprise a light box (10) with at least a bottom wall portion (11) and a pair of side wall portions (12), said light box (10) including one or more lighting elements (13) for illuminating an interior space (14) of the light box (10), wherein the light box (10) further comprises an upper portion (15) being adapted to emit light towards the hob plate (2) in order to provide said light marking (4) at the upper side of the hob plate (2).