Electronically controlled outdoor warmer
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1. An outdoor warming device comprising:
- an enclosure defining a chamber;
a heating element operably connected to the chamber;
a faceplate connected to the enclosure;
a sensor system operably connected to the chamber;
a drawer selectively extendable from the chamber;
a user interface operably connected to the enclosure;
an electronic control system operably connected to the heating element and the user interface; and
a means to prevent fluids and other environmental contaminants from entering the chamber.
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Abstract
An electronically controlled warmer with a user interface, a venting/cooling system, a fan, and an element uses one or more seals to protect objects in the chamber from the elements and facilitate use outdoors. The system is controlled by way of a user interface that interacts with the electronic control system to operate the heating elements. A sensor or sensor system sends signals to the electronic control system that then regulates the venting system and fans. The drawer has programmable operations, functions, and numerous set points.
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48 Claims
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1. An outdoor warming device comprising:
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an enclosure defining a chamber;
a heating element operably connected to the chamber;
a faceplate connected to the enclosure;
a sensor system operably connected to the chamber;
a drawer selectively extendable from the chamber;
a user interface operably connected to the enclosure;
an electronic control system operably connected to the heating element and the user interface; and
a means to prevent fluids and other environmental contaminants from entering the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 41, 45, 46, 48)
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28. A warming device comprising:
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an enclosure having sides defining a chamber;
a structure having at least one support member to support objects thereon, the structure coupled to the enclosure for movement between a retracted position to warm the objects within the chamber and an extended position at least partially external to the chamber to permit access to the objects inside by a user;
a heating system for heating the chamber;
a ventilation system for moving air throughout the chamber;
a user interface for controlling the temperature in the chamber;
at least one seal for preventing liquid and other environmental contaminants from entering the chamber; and
an electronic control system coupled to the enclosure and interfacing with the heating system, ventilation system, and user interface so that the objects can be maintained at a desired temperature. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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42. An electronically controlled warmer comprising:
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an enclosure having sides defining a chamber;
a heating system for supplying heat to the chamber;
a sensor system operably connected to the chamber for detecting at least one of;
temperature, items in the chamber, humidity, resistance, and power used;
a structure having at least one support member to support objects thereon, the structure coupled to the enclosure by way of at least one glide member for movement between a retracted position to warm objects within the chamber and an extended position at least partially external to the chamber to permit access to the objects by a user;
a ventilation system for moving air throughout the chamber wherein the ventilation system comprises a fan operably connected to the chamber and a plurality of apertures on at least one of;
the top, front, back, bottom, and sides of the enclosure;
a user interface provided on the enclosure comprising an electronic touch panel for controlling the temperature in the chamber;
an electronic control system coupled to the enclosure and interfacing with the heating system, ventilation system, sensor system and user interface to maintain the chamber at a desired temperature;
a first seal between the electronic touch panel and the enclosure for preventing moisture and other environmental contaminants from entering; and
a second seal between the structure and the enclosure for preventing moisture and other environmental contaminants from entering when the structure is in the retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 47)
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