Heat distribution member and vents for toaster oven
US11751721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21B1/22
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heating appliance includes a housing defining a food product compartment having at least a front door and a rear wall opposite the front door. The heating appliance also includes a rack configured to support a food product within the food product compartment. The heating appliance also includes a heating assembly disposed within the food product compartment and an elongate heating device having a first length, and an angled heat distribution member having a second length disposed between the heating device and the rack. The heat distribution member includes a pattern of apertures and the heat distribution member is configured to prevent infrared radiation produced by the heating device from directly reaching the rear wall of the housing, except for infrared radiation that passes through the apertures of the heat distribution member.
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