Griddle
US5964145A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/1261
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A griddle adapted for use in the food service industry. The griddle comprises a stainless steel griddle plate and a plurality of copper plates held against the underside of the griddle plate. High temperature grease is placed between the adjacent surfaces of the stainless steel plates and copper plates. The copper plates are held in place by leaf springs. Suitable heating devices, such as gas burners or electric heater bars, heat the griddle. When there is a differential in temperature between the stainless steel plate and the copper plates, the copper plates can move relative to the stainless steel plate. The movement is facilitated by the use of high temperature grease. The high temperature grease also provides efficient heat transfer between the copper plates and the stainless steel plate.
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