Electronic frying pan systems and methods

Details Electronic frying pan systems and methods Electronic frying pan systems and methods

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Alexander, Reginald L. (Department: 1761)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Cooking

With signal, indicator or tester

C099S343000, C099S422000, C374S141000, C374S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06860192

ABSTRACT:
A digital frying pan provides temperature and/or food doneness information associated with food cooked within the pan. A thermal sensor coupled with the pan senses temperature and generates corresponding signals, and processing electronics coupled with the sensor convert the signals to data for display on a LCD. A warning buzzer or LED warns the user of completed cooking. The frying pan may be programmed to desired food types or personal temperatures or food doneness options. The invention also provides a remote sensing food doneness system for remotely viewing and then determining food temperature and/or food doneness. The remote system uses thermal imaging optics and thermal sensing techniques to remotely sense food temperature. Preferably a second optical element images the food onto a CCD to display an image of the food to a user. The system is mounted by a user who views the CCD to ensure appropriate placement in line of sight from the food. A warning is generated by the system to indicate food doneness or desired temperature.

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