Abstract: A digital thermometer having a fast response probe is provided. The probe preferably has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including an opening; a temperature sensing element disposed in said probe housing proximate to the opening and a thermally conductive food safe coating covering the opening. The probe is connected to a housing including thermometer circuitry and, preferably, a temperature display. The thermometer generates a reading to an accuracy of within +/?0.5° F. in a temperature range of between 130° F. to 150° F. The thermometer reaches a stabilized reading within 8 seconds or less.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of determining the amount of time remaining before an item such as food reaches a desired temperature such as a cooking temperature or approximately room temperature. In at least one embodiment, determining the amount of time remaining is based at least on the elapsed time and the percentage of temperature range between a first temperature and the desired temperature completed or remaining to be covered.

Abstract: An exemplary method for recording measurements derived from a probe includes receiving a probe identification from a probe, receiving a start instruction, receiving at least one signal from the probe after receiving the start instruction, and converting the at least one signal into a reading based on at least the probe identification. An exemplary system for measuring an attribute includes a controller unit having a processor, a memory connected to the processor, a display connected to the processor, a control interface connected to the processor, and a connection module connected to the processor; and at least one probe, each probe having a sensor, elements to provide identification of the type of probe, and a connector for connecting to a connection module of the controller unit. A further exemplary controller unit includes software for performing the exemplary method.

Abstract: A timer includes a timing device that generates first and second time counts responsive to user input. A display is provided that displays the first time count in one of a first set of time units and a second set of time units. A user actuatable device is operatively connected to said display and causes the display to clear the first time count and display the second time count.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of providing a predicted completion time for heating and/or cooling of an item based on a manually entered length of time and/or a determination of the amount of time remaining before an item such as food reaches a desired temperature such as a cooking temperature or approximately room temperature. In at least one embodiment, determining the amount of time remaining is based at least on the elapsed time and the percentage of temperature range between a first temperature and the desired temperature completed or remaining to be covered.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of determining the amount of time remaining before an item such as food reaches a desired temperature such as a cooking temperature or approximately room temperature. In at least one embodiment, determining the amount of time remaining is based at least on the elapsed time and the percentage of temperature range between a first temperature and the desired temperature completed or remaining to be covered.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of providing a predicted completion time for heating and/or cooling of an item based on a manually entered length of time and/or a determination of the amount of time remaining before an item such as food reaches a desired temperature such as a cooking temperature or approximately room temperature. In at least one embodiment, determining the amount of time remaining is based at least on the elapsed time and the percentage of temperature range between a first temperature and the desired temperature completed or remaining to be covered.

Abstract: An exemplary method for recording measurements derived from a probe includes receiving a probe identification from a probe, receiving a start instruction, receiving at least one signal from the probe after receiving the start instruction, and converting the at least one signal into a reading based on at least the probe identification. An exemplary system for measuring an attribute includes a controller unit having a processor, a memory connected to the processor, a display connected to the processor, a control interface connected to the processor, and a connection module connected to the processor; and at least one probe, each probe having a sensor, elements to provide identification of the type of probe, and a connector for connecting to a connection module of the controller unit. A further exemplary controller unit includes software for performing the exemplary method.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus capable of determining the amount of time remaining before a food being cooked reaches a desired temperature.

Abstract: A multi mode alert timer having a timer display, switches for start stop and reset functions and audible, visible, and tactile alert signal selection and a housing where a user may select a timer alert signal including the individual alert signals or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A digital thermometer having a fast response probe is provided. The probe preferably has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including an opening; a temperature sensing element disposed in said probe housing proximate to the opening and a thermally conductive food safe coating covering the opening. The probe is connected to a housing including thermometer circuitry and, preferably, a temperature display. The thermometer generates a reading to an accuracy of within ±0.5° F. in a temperature range of between 130° F. to 150° F. The thermometer reaches a stabilized reading within 8 seconds or less.

Abstract: A network based food ordering system provides for customer requests in food preparation, notification of food availability dates and times which can vary for a specific calendar day, a record of past customer orders which is available to a registered customer, email notification of each order to the customer, and confirmation of the order by the customer by means other then using the food providers web site.

Abstract: A calibratable thermometer is provided that, in some embodiments, is capable of taking the temperature of an item and notifying a user when the item has maintained a preselected temperature for a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A timer includes a timing device that generates first and second time counts responsive to user input. A display is provided that displays the first time count in one of a first set of time units and a second set of time units. A user actuatable device is operatively connected to said display and causes the display to clear the first time count and display the second time count.

Abstract: A food safety thermometer is provided that is easily calibratable. The thermometer includes a digital display for displaying the temperature of food items under measurement. A calibration unit is coupled to the digital display. The calibration unit generates a calibration alert when the measured temperature is maintained within a calibration range for a predetermined period of time (the calibration period). If the user elects to calibrate the thermometer during the calibration period, the may activate the calibration unit and the calibration unit drives the measured temperature to the calibration temperature.

Abstract: The invention preferably is fast response probe for a food thermometer. The prove preferably has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including an opening; a temperature sensing element disposed in said probe housing proximate to the opening; and a thermally conductive food safe coating covering the opening.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the inveniton digital thermometer comprises a housing having first and second portions, where the first portion defining a cavity. A waterproof seal is disposed between the first and second portions of the housing. Ttemperature conversion logic is disposed within the cavity of said housing and said temperature conversion logic is encapsulated by a material having low thermal conductivity. To protect against high heat, an insulating member is disposed in the cavity of said housing and a probe connected to said housing.

Abstract: A multi mode alert timer having a timer display, switches for start stop and reset functions and audible, visible, and tactile alert signal selection and a housing where a user may select a timer alert signal including the individual alert signals or any combination thereof.