Method and apparatus for directing steam distribution in a steam cooker

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9066523
APP PUB NO 20100199860A1
SERIAL NO

12689512

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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for directing steam distribution in a steam cooker. In one exemplary embodiment, steam is directed through a steam cooker by a plenum that is in fluid communication with a steam chamber. As steam is generated within the steam chamber, the steam fills the chamber where it is directed to the plenum. In one exemplary embodiment, the plenum is formed to extend vertically along an interior wall of the steam cooker. In one exemplary embodiment, the plenum is defined between an interior wall of the steam cooker and a steam distributor that has a plurality of openings formed therein. The openings in the steam distributor allow for steam rising within the plenum to exit into the cooking chamber by passing through the openings. A pressure switch may be utilized to turn off the steam generator in the steam cooker.

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ACCUTEMP PRODUCTS INC8415 NORTH CLINTON PARK FORT WAYNE IN 46825

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Seitz, Craig A Decatur, US 4 74
Wolf, Lawrence R Avilla, US 5 138

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