Measuring cup with externally-mounted liquid crystal thermometer
OwnerTerry D. Blevinsinventor
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Abstract
A measuring cup with a thermometer mounted on an exterior surface thereof for measuring the temperature of a liquid prior to placing it in the cup. The cup can be used in many operations involving a liquid which have a critical temperature requirement. One such operation is breadmaking in which water, once it has been warmed to a desired temperature, is added to yeast or, alternately, to a flour mixture containing yeast. To use the cup in breadmaking, the cup is placed under a stream of warm water and, when the thermometer indicates the water has reached the desired temperature, the water in a measured amount is added to the cup.
Claims2
A device adapted for use in mixing proper quantities of ingredients at a desired temperature, comprising:
- (a) an insulated measuring cup having a structure which defines an upper-rim and interior and exterior walls joined thereto, the interior wall defining a receptacle, contiguous portions of the interior and exterior walls located downwardly of the upper rim being spaced apart from each other and separated by an air gap;
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- (b) a liquid crystal thermometer fixedly attached to the exterior wall of the cup so that the thermometer is thermally isolated from the receptacle.
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