Variable speed steam cooker
US10092128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J39/006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A user-manipulable apparatus uses a steam generator responsive to pressure while also allowing the user to increase or decrease cooking speed, water consumption and energy efficiency of a steam cooker as desired. In one exemplary embodiment, a steam cooker includes a variable-area vent orifice and a steam generator responsive to pressure in the cooking chamber. If the pressure in the cooker is lower than desired, more steam is generated until the pressure reaches a predetermined set point. If the pressure is higher than desired, steam generation is slowed or stopped until the pressure lowers to a predetermined set point.
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