Motorized gas lockout valve for gas range

A gas fired cooktop comprising:

• at least one gas burner;
• at least one control knob associated with said at least one burner;
• and
• a motorized gas lockout valve coupled to said at least one gas burner and establishing a gas supply connection thereto, said valve positionable in a gas lockout position, thereby rendering said control knob ineffective to operate said burner.

A gas range comprising:

• a cabinet;
• a plurality of gas heating elements coupled to said cabinet;
• a gas manifold within said cabinet and configured to distribute gas to each of said heating elements;
• and
• a motorized gas lockout assembly coupled in line with said gas manifold, said motorized gas lockout assembly positionable to permit or deny gas flow to said gas manifold.

A gas range comprising:

• a cabinet;
• a plurality of gas heating elements coupled to said cabinet;
• a gas manifold within said cabinet and configured to distribute gas to each of said heating elements;
• and
• a gas lockout assembly coupled in line with said gas manifold, said gas lockout assembly comprising:
• a valve;
• a motor coupled to and in driving relation to said valve, said motor opening and closing a flow path through said valve to permit or prevent gas flow to said gas manifold;
• and
• a cam coupled to said valve and indicating a position of said valve.