Abstract:
A detached-type temperature indicator and method for using the same is disclosed. The indicator includes a temperature sensing module and a temperature display module. These two modules are separated apart with a distance, and the temperature change sensed by the temperature sensing module can be displayed on the separate temperature display module without using any power sources. This indicator is suitable for observing the magnetic sensing patterns which reflect the temperature variations within the package from the exterior of the package without opening the package. Also, this indicator may be used repeatedly.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a temperature detection assembly (10) for a cooking pot (24). Said temperature detection assembly (10) comprises a straight and elongated bar (12), at least one SAW (surface acoustic wave) temperature sensor (10) arranged inside a lower end portion of the bar (12), a sensor antenna (16) connected to an upper end of the bar (12), and at least one handle (18) connected to the upper end of the bar (12). The SAW temperature sensor (10) or a heat conducting element connected to said SAW temperature sensor (10) is spaced from a lower end of the bar (12) by a predetermined distance, wherein a non-heat-conducting material is arranged between the SAW temperature sensor (10) or the heat conducting element, respectively, and the lower end of the bar (12). Further, the present invention relates to a lid (20) for a cooking pot (24), wherein the lid (20) is provided for receiving a temperature detection assembly (10) with a straight and elongated bar (12). The lid (20) comprises an elongated guide tube (22) for receiving the bar (12) of the temperature detection assembly (10), wherein an outer diameter of the bar (12) is marginally smaller than an inner diameter the guide tube (22).
Abstract:
A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.
Abstract:
An electronic device, suitable for registering the temperature of a foodstuff in a oven provided with a door with a handle is disclosed. The device includes a casing with a user interface and a temperature probe suitable for being inserted into the food. The casing includes hook for connecting the device to the oven door, preferably to its handle.
Abstract:
A failure indicator for informing an observer that a freezer has failed and food in the freezer is not fit to eat comprising: a closed transparent tubular housing, a resilient removable wire bracket for mounting the failure indicator for rotation about a pair of crossed vertical and horizontal axes 180 degrees between a vertical set-up position and a vertical operating position; a suction cup for attaching the indicator to an inside surface of the freezer; a pair of cup shaped end caps for sealing opposite end portions of the tubular housing; a cup shaped spacer in the interior of the tubular housing for dividing the tubular housing into a fluid storage space and a failure signaling space, having a group of small apertures for allowing fluid from the fluid storage space to enter the failure signaling space; an opaque label surrounding the tubular housing; and a colored fluid in the housing for signaling whether the freezer has failed and food in the freezer is not fit to eat.
Abstract:
A food temperature probe having a skewer for inserting into a food product, a plurality of temperature sensors within the skewer that detect a temperature at each temperature sensor location of the food product, and a single connector communicatively coupled to the plurality of temperature sensors.
Abstract:
A thermal processing and control system (300) includes a thermal processing station (312) for receiving food products (14) being carried on a conveyor system (316). A first scanning station (318) is located upstream from the thermal processing station (312) for scanning the food products being carried by the conveyor (316). An actuator (420) automatically connects temperature measuring devices (402) with selected food products (14). A diverter conveyor (324) diverts selected food products (14) from the conveyor (316) to a transverse conveyor (326) for either further processing or alternative processing, depending on how system (300) is configured. The temperature measuring devices (402) are automatically removed from the food products at station (329).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a heat-treatment-device for protein containing products, which are transported by a transportation means through the device and past at least one microwave radiometer antenna, wherein the microwave radiometer (1) is located within a shielding means (6) which extends at least partially around the cross section of the transportation means (5) and isolates at least partially the microwave radiometer antenna (2) from external sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Abstract:
A non-metallic pop-up “doneness” indicator to indicate that a food item has reached a desired temperature, including a housing, a stem, button indicator and an actuation subassembly. Methods of manufacture are included.
Abstract:
An architecture for the connection and communication of a plurality of passive sensors to a measurement and control system employs an analog communication bus made of two physical wires only. A method for reading the same sensors is also provided.