Flameproof toaster
US5458052A · kind A · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toaster is disclosed capable of retaining a fire within the body of the toaster should such a fire commence for any reason, the toaster comprising an outer housing, an inner enclosure defining a toasting compartment, an open access slot enabling access to the toasting compartment, movable flameproof member means either closing the access slot or opening same, movable carriage means in the toasting compartment to carry a product to be toasted, and latch means to hold the movable flameproof member means closed until manually released thereby ensuring a person is at the toaster should a fire have commenced in the toasting chamber.
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