US Patent 10222070 Gas burner assembly with a temperature sensor

A cooktop appliance includes a gas burner assembly positioned on a panel of the cooktop appliance and a grate that suspends the burner in air above the panel. The gas burner assembly includes an inwardly directed burner that defines a large aperture for providing secondary air to ensure a proper air/fuel mixture. A temperature sensor is positioned within the grate for measuring the temperature of the cooking utensil. The grate defines a channel that shields the temperature sensor from food spills and from the inwardly directed flame to ensure accurate temperature measurement.