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Pressure assist method for pressure fryer

US11284746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2020
Grant dateMar 29, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/1276
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methods for adjusting the pressure in a cooking chamber of a pressure fryer are provided. The pressure inside the cooking chamber is determined in response to detecting closure of a valve that vents the cooking chamber. The pressure in the chamber is compared to a predetermined pressure. If the pressure in the chamber is less than the predetermined pressure, a pressure assist system is activated. The pressure assist system includes an air pump and/or pressure source, and when activated, supplies a gas to the cooking chamber to increase the pressure in the cooking chamber. The pressure may be determined at a predetermined time after closure of the valve, and an amount of gas to be added to the cooking chamber determined based on a difference between the measured pressure and the predetermined pressure.

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