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Apparatus and method for a chain motivated toaster with vertically aligned rollers

US7285754B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2004
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/0857
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vertically oriented roller toaster oven with first and second heating zones dispose within its internal portion and positioned between a centrally disposed platen and one or more vertically aligned axially displaced rollers which one motivated via a continuously linked chain in communication with an electric motor. The uppermost roller pairs may be angularly displaced from those immediately below to provide for ease of entrance with respect to a food item to be toasted/cooked. One or more signaling means allows for automatic adjustment of time required for food item to traverse the internal portion of the invention.

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