Miele & Cie has patented a cookware item with a handle that reduces heat transfer and integrates an output unit for visual information display. The handle includes an insulating part with optical waveguides for light emission, controlled by a built-in controller. GlobalData’s report on Miele & Cie gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Miele & Cie, Smart home appliances was a key innovation area identified from patents. Miele & Cie's grant share as of January 2024 was 48%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Cookware item with handle integrated light source for user information
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11839334B2) discloses a cookware item with innovative features aimed at enhancing user experience and safety. The cookware item includes a cooking container, at least one handle force-transmittingly connected to the container, and an insulating part to reduce heat transfer to the handle. What sets this cookware item apart is the integration of an output unit in the handle body, which visually outputs information to the user through controllable light sources. The insulating part comprises an optical waveguide with light in-coupling and out-coupling points, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the cookware item.
Furthermore, the patent details various configurations and embodiments of the insulating part, including translucent properties, silicone seals, and coverage extending over specific heights of the handle body and cooking container. The insulating part's strategic placement between the handle connection part and the cooking container or lid ensures efficient heat insulation while allowing for visual output through the light out-coupling point. The integration of the output unit in the handle body, along with the controller's ability to adjust light sources based on the cookware item's operating state, cooktop association, temperature conditions, or fault conditions, highlights the advanced technological aspects of this cookware item. Additionally, a method for operating the cookware item is outlined, emphasizing the controller's role in managing the light sources based on various parameters, further enhancing user interaction and safety features of the cookware item.
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