Patent ID: 6884971
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A slow cooker comprising: an outer housing having a bottom surface with integrally formed side walls and an open top, a lid assembly disposed in covering relation to said open top, said lid assembly including electrically conductive attaching means comprising a hinge mechanism wherein an electrical circuit is integrated, said hinge mechanism attaching said lid assembly to said housing; a heating well residing within said housing, said heating well having a bottom surface with integrally formed sidewalls and an open top; a cooking liner residing within said heating well; heating means including a top heating element disposed in said lid assembly, said top heating element being electrically connected to a power source by a quick connect/disconnect pin connector attached by electrical wiring to an electrical plug assembly within said hinge mechanism and a wrap-around heating element disposed about the side walls of said heating well and positioned intermediate said housing and said heating well; and function controlling means electrically interconnected with said heating means enabling said beating elements to be selectively energized to provide variable cooking modes.