Power control for appliance using high inrush current element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4233498
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06008356

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A power control method and system for a cooking appliance using a high inrush current element in which the instantaneous glow from the heater element is utilized to inform the operator of appliance turn-on. The power control includes a logic arrangement for detecting the transition of the appliance from an OFF condition to a selected one of a plurality of power level settings. Prior to energizing the heating element at the selected power level, the control energizes the element for a preselected transient time at a level to produce a visible glow.

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  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Alfred L Longmount, CO 5 85
Payne, Thomas R Louisville, KY 43 1048

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