Patents by Inventor Paul A. P. Wood

Paul A. P. Wood 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).

  • Temperature control arrangement for an electrical heating appliance
    Patent number: 4382176
    Abstract: A temperature control arrangement for an electrical appliance comprises means for the attachment of the arrangement to the appliance and for the connection of the arrangement to an electricity supply whereby the appliance is supplied with electricity via the arrangement. A thermostat arrangement is provided in the arrangement and comprises a switch operable by a heat sensitive actuator. Heat transfer means are also provided whereby when the arrangement is connected to said appliance transfer of heat can take place from the appliance to the actuator so that, in use, on attainment of a predetermined temperature the actuator acts to operate the switch and affect the supply of electricity received by the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: PIFCO Limited
    Inventor: Paul A. P. Wood
  • Electric kettle
    Patent number: 4375028
    Abstract: An electric kettle comprises a bowl closable by a lid. An electric element is connected to the lid and is thereby suspended within the bowl. A spout is provided for pouring and through which the bowl can be filled with water. Means are also provided for the connection of the element to an electricity supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: Pifco Limited
    Inventor: Paul A. P. Wood