Toaster with product warmer
US4404898A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/045
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A warming system is described for use with toasters of the type which include an endless coveyor for carrying bread, rolls, muffins or the like past heating devices. Product which has been toasted is deposited into a tray or bin and is maintained in a warm and fresh condition by a pair of heaters. The tray itself is warmed by a heating blanket affixed to at least its bottom surface, while the product is heated from above by a radiant heating element built into the toaster housing and having a reflective shield for focusing the infrared heat generated by the element onto the product. The combination of heating sources maintains the products in a warm condition and maintains the desired freshness by reducing condensation and drying.
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