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Oven

US5239917A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 1991
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA21B1/26
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An oven for heating food which includes a tray to support the food, the tray having a plurality of openings therethrough. A first heat source is spaced from and above the food. At least one plate having a plurality of openings therethrough is capable of absorbing heat from the first heat source and radiating heat. A fan spaced from and above the plate and the first heat source delivers air past the plate and past the first heat source onto the food. A second heat source beneath the tray also provides heat to the food.

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