Patent ID: 6116148
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A multiple tier vertical flow toaster, comprising: a frame, a lower section for toasting a first item in the frame having a releasable support movable from an item holding position to an item release position permitting the item to be toasted to be released generally vertically downwardly, an upper section for toasting a second item and not the first item in the frame having a releasable support movable from an item holding position to an item release position permitting the item to be toasted to be released generally downwardly, heating means for generally simultaneously toasting the items in the upper and lower sections, and control means for the upper and lower section supports and the heating means permitting the lower section item to be loaded first and the upper section item to be loaded second, said control means after the items have been toasted controlling the upper and lower section supports to release the item in the lower section first and thereafter to release the item in the upper section with the lower section releasable support in the item release position so the item toasted in the upper section passes through the lower section without being further toasted.