Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Steam Cooking Apparatus", for Approval (USPTO 20240318833).

A patent application has been submitted by inventor Werner Murbacher for a steam cooking apparatus. The patent's assignee is Koninklijke Philips N.V. The invention aims to address the issue of residue buildup in the heating chamber of steam cookers, which can affect cooking performance and generate bad smells and taste. The apparatus includes a cooking chamber, a steam generator, a heating chamber, a heating arrangement, a vent arrangement, and a drainage outlet. The drainage outlet allows condensate and cleaning debris to flow from the heating chamber to the cooking chamber, facilitating easier removal of residue. The apparatus also includes a controller for implementing a cleaning mode that circulates a cleaning fluid between the cooking chamber and the heating chamber. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and claims for the steam cooking apparatus. [Extracted from the article]