Radiant oven
US6018146A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B3/0076
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Cooking speed and efficiency are increased in radiant ovens by reducing the intensity of energy emitted by the oven's radiant energy source that does not deeply penetrate food. Undesired photochemical reactions in the cooked food are also reduced or eliminated. In one embodiment, the radiant energy source includes at least one lamp having a coating that reflects at least some of the radiant energy that does not deeply penetrate food. In another embodiment, a plate that reflects or absorbs at least some of the radiant energy that does not deeply penetrate food is disposed between the radiant energy source and a location within the oven where food to be cooked is placed.
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