Patent ID: 8637792
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: A21B,F24C

Abstract:
1. An oven comprising: a cabinet having first and second opposing openings for a conveyor, the cabinet also having an interior space located between the first and second openings and having interior surfaces facing the interior space; a conveyor extending between the first and second openings for a conveyor; an infrared emitter; an air vent in the cabinet, the air vent effectuating control of temperature inside the oven and control of temperatures of the interior surfaces; wherein the air vent is configured to adjust infrared energy emitted from said interior surfaces responsive to the size of the air vent; wherein the air vent is adjustable to control the amount of air leaving the oven thereby effectuating oven temperature adjustment; and wherein the air vent comprises: a portion of an opening for a conveyor, which portion is also above the conveyor.