Processing objects by radio frequency (RF) energy
US9265097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B40/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of processing an object is disclosed. The method comprises heating the object by applying radio frequency (RF) energy, monitoring a value related to a rate of absorption of RF energy by the object during the heating, and adjusting the RF energy in accordance with changes in a time derivative of the monitored value.
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