Grease extractor
US7140069B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L7/0038
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A grease extractor for removing grease from culinary utensils includes a substantially hollow housing formed of a pair of separable sections. Within the housing is an impeller chamber with a vacuum impeller removably received therein. Attached to the housing and positioned adjacent the impeller is an electric motor. A pivotal suction nozzle is removably attached to the housing and is in communication with the impeller chamber. The nozzle is elongated and tapered towards an inlet. Removably attached to the nozzle inlet is one of a plurality of interchangeable vacuum tips. A grease reservoir is removably secured to the housing and is in communication with the impeller chamber for collecting grease extracted from a culinary utensil or other external device.
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