Patent ID: 7677792
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. An automatic stirring system for being selectively mounted to an associated cooking vessel, the cooking vessel having an opening for receiving food items, the automatic stirring system comprising: at least one forward swept stirring vane disposed within the associated cooking vessel, the at least one forward swept stirring vane including a leading surface, the leading surface having a generally concave profile extending in a radial direction from an axis of rotation of the at least one forward swept stirring vane; a drive assembly operatively connected to the at least one forward swept stirring vane for rotating the at least one forward swept stirring vane relative to the associated cooking vessel, the drive assembly being secured to the associated cooking; and wherein the drive assembly and an upper portion of the at least one forward swept stirring vane are disposed about the periphery of the opening of the associated cooking vessel so as to define a substantially unimpeded central upper opening for providing central access to the associated cooking vessel during operation of the automatic stirring system.