With Plurality Of Separate Heating Units Patents (Class 219/417)
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Patent number: 11503953Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, in which a flying oil is heated, disinfected and/or pasteurized, sterilized. The present invention further relates to a method to treat a flying oil with radio-frequency wave.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL B.V.Inventor: Joost Van Erp
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Patent number: 11359820Abstract: A heating device having a holding apparatus to accommodate a control unit, the holding apparatus having a receiving part. The receiving part has at least one storage tray for tools and/or at least one receptacle, in particular two receptacles, for tools. A holding apparatus for a heating device is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Manfred Oehrlein, Marcus Wuenning, Sebastian Goerick, Yildirim Cantuerk
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Patent number: 11221144Abstract: A heating device having a holding apparatus to accommodate a control unit, the holding apparatus having a receiving part. It is proposed that a cover be fixed in place on the receiving part, which is provided to protect electrical connections or electrical components from a fluid, in particular spray water. A holding apparatus for a heating device is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Manfred Oehrlein, Marcus Wuenning, Sebastian Goerick, Yildirim Cantuerk
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Patent number: 9468227Abstract: A cooking system having several inner containers, wherein a set of cooking parameters for each inner container is independently selectable, thus, permitting the automatic and simultaneous preparation of different style, recipe or taste of food in each of the plurality of the inner containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Javid Vahid
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Patent number: 8957350Abstract: A device for preparing a thermoplastic material, with dry heat, for use in patient fixation. The device generates circulated heat to a threshold temperature. Once the thermoplastic material has become pliable, it is molded into a cast for fixation purposes. The circulated heat may be generated by a device having a housing and a support member movably attached to the housing. The device also includes a heating element and an array of circulation elements to push air centrally at the central region and drawing air from a periphery region concurrently.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: S&S X-Ray Products, Inc.Inventors: Torben Juhl, Katarina Hansen, Torben Rasmussen, Norman Shoenfeld, Fred Sopenoff
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Publication number: 20140246419Abstract: A top-browner cooking system and method of use for browning chicken, turkey and other foodstuffs within electric roasting ovens that lack top-browning capability is disclosed. The present top-browner cooking system provides a plurality of top-browner assemblies which are configured for retrofitting to various sizes and shapes of common prior art roasting ovens lacking a top-browner heating element as original equipment. In addition to retrofitting a preexisting roasting oven, the top-browner cooking system is also utilized in combination with roasting ovens of new construction. The top-browner cooking system is designed for stand-alone use being plugged directly into a residential power outlet or, alternatively, can be plugged into an auxiliary power outlet provided on some brands of roasting ovens.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: George T.C. Li
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Publication number: 20130167736Abstract: A compact portable heating device adapted to heat multiple food products simultaneously is provided. The heating device includes at least one heating element positioned opposite at least one other heating element to form a slot between heating surfaces of the elements for receiving food product. One heating element is mounted to move linearly along a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the heating surfaces. Preferably, a first set of movable heating elements are meshed with a second set of heating elements to form an alternating arrangement. One or more heat generators, e.g. steam generators, are positioned to provide heat while minimizing the size of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Lon LEHMAN
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Patent number: 6936793Abstract: A solder reflow oven with horizontal cyclonic convection air flow for enhancing equalized heating of printed circuit boards conveyed therethrough. Air circulation apparatus can include a first air movement fan for urging air to move horizontally laterally from the first side wall of the oven toward the second side wall of the oven across and above printed circuit boards being conveyed therethrough. A second air fan is positioned below and laterally displaced from the conveying means for directing a second air stream below the first air stream and oppositely oriented in order to urge movement of heated air across the undersurface of the conveyor for enhancing equalization of heating of the printed circuits boards thereupon. Preferably, both blowers are oriented to move air approximately perpendicularly with respect to the direction of movement of the conveyed printed circuit boards in opposite respective directions thereabove and therebelow.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Novastar Technologiesm Inc.Inventors: Adam Shiloh, Peretz J. Shiloh, Avraham Shiloh, Viktor Kapiliovich
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Patent number: 6773738Abstract: A steam cooking apparatus with a steam generator and several cooking planes in a common cooking chamber in which there are arranged a steam input opening connected to the steam generator and a steam outlet opening whereby a temperature measuring device is associated with the cooking chamber and is connected to a control device. For providing an energy-saving steam cooking apparatus for effectively controlling the temperature in the individual cooking planes there are associated with the cooking planes one or more steam input openings and/or one or more steam outlet openings and separate temperature measuring devices are arranged in at least two cooking planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Imperial-Werke oHG.Inventors: Uwe Berger, Hartmut Dittrich, Thomas Metz
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Publication number: 20030010767Abstract: A multifunctional cooking system including a deep well cooker that includes a bottom heating element and a wrap-around heating element which are disposed about the deep well member for heating the side walls thereof is disclosed. The heating elements are fabricated in alternative embodiments to provide one-sided or double-sided configurations for particular applications. Both the bottom heating element and the wrap-around heating element are electrically interconnected by a temperature controlling device for heat regulation and a multi-function controller for selectively energizing the heating elements individually or in combination for various cooking modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: George T.C. Li
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Patent number: 5654016Abstract: A kit and method for making artwork in wax. The kit includes a plurality of thermally conductive containers; at least one substantially solid wax compound; a heating unit for heating each of the containers, having a separate temperature control for each container; an applicator for applying a heated wax compound to an article; and wherein each of the containers selectively slidably engages with the heating unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Robert S. Shell
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Patent number: 5065818Abstract: An electrical resistance subterranean heater is provided which is cemented directly in a well borehole without a casing in the borehole within the zone to be heated. The absence of the casing results in an economical installation.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1991Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventor: Cornelis F. H. Van Egmond
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Patent number: 4817512Abstract: A deep fryer includes two or more sections having separate on and off switches to permit the heating of each section individually. The fluid tight construction of each section prevents the intermixing of the cooking oil so that different types of food can be concurrently cooked in each section without the intermixing of flavors.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1986Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Inventor: Sandra K. Vangen
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Patent number: 4580024Abstract: In a deep fat frying appliance, microwave energy is applied by separate magnetrons to a pair of ceramic vessels located side by side. The foods are held in baskets which are connected with lids for the vessels by slotted brackets which lower the baskets into the vessels when the lids are closed and lift the baskets out of the oil for drainage when the lids are opened. Each magnetron is maintained in a deenergized state unless the corresponding lid is fully closed to depress a plunger switch.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1985Date of Patent: April 1, 1986Inventor: Perry W. Thomas
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Patent number: 4489235Abstract: A microprocessor controlled hydrocolloid conditioner comprising a frame, a bath tank separably supported by said frame for containing water heated to a pre-determined temperature useful in the conditioning of hydrocolloid material, heating means comprising a power supply and a heating element disposed within the bath, and a microprocessor interfaced with a triac control circuit for turning on and off the heating means responsive to command from the microprocessor such that boiling cycles are automatically commenced and terminated, holding and tempering baths are readily set and the dentist is signalled the status and readiness of hydrocolloid at all times in each of multiple function bath tanks.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1984Date of Patent: December 18, 1984Inventor: Don D. Porteous
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Patent number: 4431398Abstract: A method of heating a parison neck by stretching blow molding, wherein an injection molded synthetic resin parison is adjusted in temperature while holding a parison neck, by a neck mold for molding a parison neck, after which the parison is stretched and expanded to form a container such as a bottle, the method comprising at the time of adjusting temperature of said parison, heating a lower end of the neck mold and applying heat enough to prevent formation of an annular constriction in a molded product, to a border between a parison neck covered by the neck mold through the end of said neck mold and a body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1982Date of Patent: February 14, 1984Inventor: Katashi Aoki
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Patent number: 4328387Abstract: A fail-safe thermostatically controlled circuit is disclosed for use in high-throughput thermoplastic material melting and dispensing apparatus including a hopper into which solid thermoplastic material is deposited for feeding the thermoplastic material to a grid melter which melts the thermoplastic material whereupon the molten thermoplastic material flows from the grid melter to a reservoir from which the molten thermoplastic material is pumped to an applicator or dispenser. Both the grid melter and the reservoir are preferably heated by electrical resistance heaters energized by separate fail-safe thermostatically controlled circuits.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1980Date of Patent: May 4, 1982Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventor: Richard E. Kemble
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Patent number: 4147924Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for use at the dining table to provide a continuous supply of hot tortillas. An elongated housing has two openings in the top thereof with a first opening having a resistive heating element contained therein, and the second opening receiving a ceramic vessel therein. The ceramic vessel is maintained at an elevated temperature, either from the heat of the resistive heating element or from a separate heating unit. The ceramic vessel is basically cylindrical with an upper opening closed by a cover having a reservoir to receive water. The water is converted and transmitted as steam through passages in the cover to the inside of the ceramic vessel thereby helping maintain moisture content of the hot tortillas.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1977Date of Patent: April 3, 1979Inventor: Charles M. DeWitt, Jr.
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Patent number: 3940589Abstract: A portable cooking installation consists of a heat-insulated enclosure containing a plurality of separately controllable electrical-resistance heating element surrounding and at least partially defining a space to receive a cooking vessel. For instance, two, three or four strip elements formed into circles of progressively increasing diameter (reckoning upwards) lie horizontally around a common axis to define a space to receive a suitably tapering cooking vessel; the elements can have aligned planar inner surfaces and be mounted on a resilient common support to improve vessel/element contact.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1973Date of Patent: February 24, 1976Assignee: Tup! (Panama) S.A.Inventor: Earl Silas Tupper