High speed variable size toaster
US6595117B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0857
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooking appliance which is capable of rapidly toasting a food product disposed therein by air impingement and infrared heating to provide a cooked food product having the desired color and crunchiness about its surface. The appliance is particularly adapted for cooking sandwich products, toasting the bread and heating the sandwich filler. The appliance includes an air impingement assembly that delivers columns of heated air to the food product and an infrared heater assembly that produces infrared energy. The appliance delivers the impingement air from above the food product and the infrared energy from below. Alternatively, the appliance delivers the impingement air from above and below the food product and the infrared energy from below.
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