摘要 |
The invention relates to an apparatus used for automatically shutting off cooking appliances, such as ovens, stoves, hot pots, toasters, grills, and others. More specifically, the apparatus is secured to a cooking appliance, e.g. to its control panel, and may prevent a cooking appliance from being turned on before a timer is set. The apparatus can also increase the ease with which a cooking appliance knob or other actuator may be used. To automatically shutoff the cooking appliance, the apparatus uses a timing mechanism with a spring. Pressure is exerted on a spring when the timer is set, storing enough force in the spring to enable it to turn the cooking appliance to the OFF position when time has expired. A mechanical stop is in place to keep the spring energy from releasing until the timer reaches the OFF position. |
申请人 |
UMAGINATION LABS;DAYTON, DOUGLAS, C.;JOHANSEN, ELIZABETH, W.;KIM, ANGIE;PARK, SUNG, K. |
发明人 |
DAYTON, DOUGLAS, C.;JOHANSEN, ELIZABETH, W.;KIM, ANGIE;PARK, SUNG, K. |