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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 03, 1997
Charles J Hupf, Cascade, WI (US);
Karlis Arijis Smaga, Hartford, WI (US);
Regal Ware, Inc., Kewaskum, WI (US);
Abstract
A temperature indicating apparatus for a cooking vessel, the apparatus having a housing having at least one opening, a template, a light directing mechanism, and a temperature sensing mechanism. The template being positioned generally in alignment with the opening. The light directing mechanism having a light radiating structure positioned to illuminate the template. The template being moveably coupled to the temperature sensing mechanism. The light directing mechanism being coupled to the housing. A process for monitoring the temperature of a cooking vessel including a temperature indicating apparatus for a cooking vessel, the apparatus having a housing having at least one opening, a template or translucent panel or both, a light directing mechanism, and a temperature sensing mechanism is also described.