Patent ID: 6992258

Claim:
A control apparatus for a device having a control knob rotatable between an “OFF” and an “ON” position, said control apparatus comprising: a timer that can be preset to a selected time at which said control knob is to be turned from said “OFF” position to the “ON” position; an actuator motor for turning said control knob to the “ON” position, the operation of said motor being controlled by said timer whereby said motor is turned on by said timer at said selected time during use of said control apparatus, said motor having a rotatable output shaft; means for mounting said motor at a suitable location for turning said control knob; drive means for operatively connecting said output shaft of said motor to said control knob so that the control knob is turned to the “ON” position when said motor is turned on; and means for automatically returning said control knob to the “OFF” position when said motor is turned off.