Microwave thawing apparatus and method
The present invention relates to devices and methods for thawing frozen materials by exposing same to electromagnetic energy, and more particularly to such devices and methods wherein thawed liquid is removed from exposure to the energy to prevent overheating the liquid. An apparatus for thawing a f...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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01.06.2004
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| Summary: | The present invention relates to devices and methods for thawing frozen materials by exposing same to electromagnetic energy, and more particularly to such devices and methods wherein thawed liquid is removed from exposure to the energy to prevent overheating the liquid.
An apparatus for thawing a frozen material includes: a microwave energy source; a microwave applicator which defines a cavity for applying microwave energy from the microwave source to a material to be thawed; and a shielded region which is shielded from the microwave source, the shielded region in fluid communication with the cavity so that thawed material may flow from the cavity into the shielded region. |
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