Patent ID: 6044755
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A21B,A47J

Abstract:
An apparatus for baking waffle cones comprising:a) a lower cooking plate provided with a first electric heating element;b) an upper cooking plate provided with a second electric heating element and pivotable between a first open position spaced from said lower cooking plate and a second closed position parallel to and in contact or near contact with said lower cooking plate;c) motor means for pivoting said upper cooking plate between said first and second positions;d) first switch means for activating said motor means to lower said upper cooking plate to said second position;e) timing means for activating said motor means to raise said upper cooking plate to said first position after a pre-determined period of time; andf) temperature control means for sensing the temperature of said lower cooking plate and providing electric power from a supply of electric power to said first and second heating elements when said lower cooking plate is below a predetermined temperature and ceasing to provide electric power when said lower cooking plate is above a predetermined temperature.