Title: Combination microwave-thermal oven thermostat

Abstract: A thermostat adapted for use in a combination microwave/thermal oven is disclosed wherein at least the outer surface of the thermostat bulb is an electrically conductive metal of the type that is either oxidation resistant or which forms a metal oxide which has a low loss tangent at the microwave frequency employed in the oven.

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Inventors: Baron, David A. (Edina, MN, US)

Application Number: 686999
Filing Date: 1976-05-17
Publication_date: 1978-05-09
Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc. (Beverly Hills, CA)
Primary Class(es): 374/149 219/711
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US Patent Ref:

2920174	Jan, 1960	Haagensen	219/10.
3081392	Mar, 1963	Warner	219/10.
3096691	Jul, 1963	Salmon	73/368.
3177335	Apr, 1965	Fitzmayer	219/10.
3400886	Sep, 1968	Holtkamp	73/368.
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Primary Examiner: Swisher, S. Clement
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lowe; Robert E.