Convection steamer
US6267046A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0641
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is provided an apparatus for steaming food contained within a perforated food basket. The apparatus includes a convector that urges steam upward and having an exit that permits steam to pass therethrough and out of the apparatus, a removable lid for sealing the exit, a steam chamber defined within at least one perforated food basket for receipt of food. The at least one perforated food basket is positioned below the convector and above a heater for providing steam to the steam chamber. The apparatus also comprises a receiving portion for receiving a water reservoir, a timer, and a tilt top housing.
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