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Microwave oven energy stirrer
Assignee: Goodman Co LP
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Filing: 1977-07-29
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Granted: 1979-03-13
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Expires: 1997-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An energy stirrer for a microwave oven is disclosed wherein the stirrer is rotatably mounted in a manner to minimize frictional losses. The stirrer is caused to rotate by the passage of cooling and ventilating air across the blades, the air flow pattern being designed to control the direction and speed of rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce W. Ehlers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:19
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; H05B6/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
An energy stirrer for a microwave oven, said stirrer comprising a hub portion having a central bore therein; a plurality of microwave energy reflective blades mounted to said hub portion; a mounting shaft engaging said bore; the interior end of said bore having a conical shape with the apex of the cone facing into said bore and riding on the end of said mounting shaft, whereby said stirrer is rotatable about said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
An energy stirrer for a microwave oven, said stirrer comprising a hub portion having a central bore therein; a plurality of microwave energy reflective blades mounted to said hub portion; a mounting shaft engaging said bore; the interior end of said bore having a conical shape with the apex of the cone facing into said bore and riding on the end of said mounting shaft, whereby said stirrer is rotatable about said shaft.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for effecting a random microwave energy distribution in a microwave oven comprising a transition zone located between a microwave energy source and a microwave cooking cavity; a shaft positioned vertically in said zone; an energy stirrer having a plurality of blades attached to a hub, said hub including a bore sized to loosely fit said shaft, said bore having a conical projection at its interior end adapted to ride on said shaft; means for passing air through said zone to impinge on at least a portion of said blades to cause said energy stirrer to rotate within said zone.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for effecting a random microwave energy distribution in a microwave oven comprising a transition zone located between a microwave energy source and a microwave cooking cavity; a shaft positioned vertically in said zone; an energy stirrer having a plurality of blades attached to a hub, said hub including a bore sized to loosely fit said shaft, said bore having a conical projection at its interior end adapted to ride on said shaft; means for passing air through said zone to impinge on at least a portion of said blades to cause said energy stirrer to rotate within said zone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said hub is made from a synthetic fluoride resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said resin is fluorinated ethylene-propylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including a bracket mounted transversely of said zone, said shaft being mounted to said bracket.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-03-12 | 1982-09-11 | 1983-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-12 | 1986-09-11 | 1987-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-12 | 1990-09-11 | 1991-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |