Patent ID: 6401600
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A47J,G07F

Abstract:
A device for preparing foods, comprising:a storage container (1) for storing foods prior to preparation; a housing provided with an outlet opening (20) associated with said storage container (2); a first closing means (8) disposed between said storage container and said outlet opening, said first closing means being movable as a function of a control variable or an amount of food between a closed position to block passage of food from said storage container to said outlet opening and an open position to allow passage of food from said storage container to said outlet opening; a preparation container enclosing a food preparation region and having at least one opening (4); a second closing means (3) operatively associated with said at least one opening and movable between an open position to allow food to be transferred from said outlet opening into said preparation container and a closed position for placing said food preparation region in a sealed state, except for an air inlet opening; a pressure-increase device (82, 86) operatively associated with said preparation container and disposed in said air inlet opening for creating a pressure above atmospheric throughout the food preparation region when said second closing means is in the closed position; and a collecting container (7) disposed to receive food from said preparation container.