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Abstract

An apparatus, a system and a kit having a knob and a control unit for improving the safety of stovetop are described. The knob includes a main body, a shaft connector extending from the inner surface of the main body to be mounted to an operational shaft of a stove, a plurality of teeth disposed on the inner surface and a position indicator located on the inner surface. The control unit is for engagement of the plurality of teeth and includes a gear for rotating the plurality of teeth, a motor for actuating the gear, a sensor configured to detect the position indicator and controller circuitry for operating the motor upon the fault condition. The knob and the control unit are used with a sensor and/or with an electronic device for controlling the heating power of burners, specifically when a dangerous condition occurs.

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