Takatoshi C Yano

US Patent:

48217042, Apr 18, 1989

Filed:

Jan 14, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/143667

Inventors:

James L. Tucker - Jacksonville FL
Takatoshi Yano - Jacksonville FL
Roy L. Turknett - Keystone Heights FL

International Classification:

F24C 1520

US Classification:

126299D

Abstract:

A cooking apparatus ventilation system which evacuates smoke and vapors to allow indoor cooking. Air is evacuated through ventilation channels which surround all but one side of the cooking surface. A layer of air is directed from the fourth side across the cooking surface to push the smoke and vapor into the ventilation channels.

US Patent:

48461466, Jul 11, 1989

Filed:

Jan 15, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/144054

Inventors:

James L. Tucker - Jacksonville FL
Takatoshi Yano - Jacksonville FL
Roy L. Turknett - Keystone Heights FL

International Classification:

F24C 1520

US Classification:

126299D

Abstract:

A cooking apparatus ventilation system which evacuates smoke and vapors to allow indoor cooking. Air is evacuated through ventilation channels which surround all but one side of the cooking surface. A layer of air is directed from the fourth side across the cooking surface to push the smoke and vapor into the ventilation channels. A portion of the evacuated air is recycled back across the cooking surface to enhance the flavor of the food being cooked.