Patent ID: 8847120
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A47J,G01N

Abstract:
1. An electrode unit for use in a fryer system, the electrode unit comprising: an electrode plate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the electrode plate configured to be completely immersed in cooking medium, the electrode plate having a height, a width, and a thickness; an insulator formed on the first side of the electrode plate and covering a surface of the electrode defined by the height and the width; a guard ring surrounding the electrode plate, wherein the guard ring is positioned to form a gap between the guard ring and the electrode plate in the height and the width directions, wherein a size of the gap is defined at least by the height, width, and thickness of the electrode plate, and the gap substantially defines a gain of the electrode; and the second side of the electrode plate is a smooth polished surface.