Fluid valve for microwave devices
US4132239A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7062
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fluid valve for utilization in a beverage-making appliance such as a coffee maker subject to microwave energy comprising a valve housing containing the operative parts of the valve, and a metal casing enclosing at least a portion of the housing and having spaced encircling radiation shields between which the adjacent portions of the appliance are disposed, the shields forming a choke to prevent penetration of microwave energy such as could cause arcing and consequent damage to the appliance and to the valve itself.
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