# US 2019/0166851 A1 · Precision baking system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0166851 A1 - Document ID: US20190166851A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/828,537 - Filed: 2017-12-01 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-01 - Assignees: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. - Applicants: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. - Inventors: Christopher Nils Naber; Nolyn Lee Steffey; Ryan Murray Trostle - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190166851A1 ## CPC - A21B 3/135: {Accessories, e.g. covers, handles} - A21B 3/13: Baking-tins; Baking forms - G01K 1/14: Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations - G01K 7/00: Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat (giving results other than momentary value of temperature G01K3/00) {; Power supply therefor, e.g. using thermoelectric elements} - G01K 2207/06: for preparation purposes - G01K 2207/08: with food recipients having temperature sensing capability - A21B: BAKERS' OVENS; MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING (domestic baking equipment A47J37/00) - G01K: MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (radiation pyrometry G01J5/00) ## Abstract A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A precision baking system, comprising: a baking vessel defining a vertical direction, the baking vessel comprising a base wall and at least one sidewall; an aperture in one of the base wall and the sidewall; and a temperature probe comprising a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip, the temperature probe sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe is sized such that the tip of the temperature probe is proximate a geometric center of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe comprises a shaft and a flange, the shaft extending through the aperture towards the tip and the flange surrounding the aperture and abutting an exterior surface of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The precision baking system of claim 3, wherein the flange comprises a resilient material and the resilient material of the flange sealingly engages the exterior surface of the baking vessel to sealingly enclose the aperture when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the aperture is formed in the at least one sidewall of the baking vessel. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The precision baking system of claim 5, wherein the aperture is a first aperture and further comprising a second aperture formed in the at least one sidewall of the baking vessel, the second aperture spaced apart from the first aperture along the vertical direction, a center point of the second aperture aligned with a center point of the first aperture. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The precision baking system of claim 6, wherein the temperature probe comprises a shaft and a flange, the shaft extending through one of the first aperture and the second aperture towards the tip when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through one of the first aperture and the second aperture and the flange abutting an exterior surface of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through one of the first aperture and the second aperture. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The precision baking system of claim 7, wherein the flange comprises a resilient material and the resilient material of the flange sealingly engages the exterior surface of the baking vessel to sealingly enclose the first aperture and the second aperture when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through one of the first aperture and the second aperture. ### Claim 9 (depends on 5) The precision baking system of claim 5, further comprising a clip, the clip comprising a first hook, a second hook, and a slot extending between the first hook and the second hook, the first hook and the second hook of the clip configured to engage the at least one sidewall of the baking vessel, the slot of the clip configured to engage the flange of the temperature probe when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe further comprises a high-temperature magnet positioned on the temperature probe whereby the high-temperature magnet engages the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the aperture is formed in the base wall of the baking vessel. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of legs extending generally along the vertical direction below a cooking volume of the baking vessel. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe further comprises a distal portion distal from the tip, a cylindrical cap enclosing the distal portion of the temperature probe, and insulating material surrounding the distal portion of the temperature probe within the cylindrical cap. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe comprises a wireless transmitter. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The precision baking system of claim 1, wherein the temperature probe comprises a wire in operative communication with the temperature sensor, the wire extending between the flange and a plug. ### Claim 16 A temperature probe, comprising: a tip; a temperature sensor within the tip surrounded by a sheath; a flange spaced from the tip, the flange comprising a resilient material; a distal portion distal from the tip; a shaft extending from the flange between the flange and the tip, the shaft comprising a thermally insulating material; a cylindrical cap enclosing the distal portion of the temperature probe; and insulating material surrounding the distal portion of the temperature probe within the cylindrical cap. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The temperature probe of claim 16, further comprising a wire in operative communication with the temperature sensor, the wire extending between the flange and a plug. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The temperature probe of claim 16, further comprising a wireless transmitter. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The temperature probe of claim 16, wherein the shaft and the flange are formed of a unitary and seamless construction. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The temperature probe of claim 16, wherein the shaft comprises a silicone material and the flange comprises a silicone material.