An electric toaster comprising a heating element; and a combined user actuation and thermostat switch assembly connected to the heating element. The switch assembly comprises a thermostat having a bi-metal electrical contact blade and a snap-acting electrical contact blade, and a user actuated member...http://www.google.de/patents/US6080967?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6080967 - Combined user actuation and thermostat switch assembly