CA3130845C - Enhanced microwave heating systems and methods of using the same - Google Patents

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CA3130845C
CA3130845C CA3130845A CA3130845A CA3130845C CA 3130845 C CA3130845 C CA 3130845C CA 3130845 A CA3130845 A CA 3130845A CA 3130845 A CA3130845 A CA 3130845A CA 3130845 C CA3130845 C CA 3130845C
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Harold Dail KIMREY, Jr.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/64—Heating using microwaves
    • H05B6/70—Feed lines
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    • H05B6/78—Arrangements for continuous movement of material
    • H05B6/782—Arrangements for continuous movement of material wherein the material moved is food

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  • Constitution Of High-Frequency Heating (AREA)
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  • Food Preservation Except Freezing, Refrigeration, And Drying (AREA)
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