System and method for regulating the flow of smoke in an indoor smoker
US11006647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B4/0523
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An indoor smoker includes a smoking chamber, a fresh air supply duct, a firebox defining a smoldering chamber, and an exhaust duct. An air handler is operably coupled to the exhaust duct and is configured for urging a flow of fresh air and/or smoke through the smoking chamber and out the exhaust duct which contains a catalytic converter. A flow regulating device, such as a rotary valve, is rotated between angular positions to control the flows of air and smoke, e.g., to facilitate a smoking process, a cold smoking process, a pause in the smoking process, or process termination.
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