Cooking device drainage systems
AssigneeSharkNinja Operating LLC
InventorsEdward George Brown, Matilda Swanson
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Abstract
A cooking device drainage system is provided. In one embodiment, a cooking device drainage system includes a seal positioned between a door and a housing of an appliance. The seal is configured to be attached to the door and at least partially define a seal channel configured to receive condensation from an interior surface of the door. The seal includes a channel opening therein. A catch is positioned between the housing and the door and includes a drain opening passing therethrough. The catch is configured to receive a flow of condensation from the channel opening. A collection channel is coupled to the housing below the door and is configured to receive and retain the flow of condensation from the drain opening.
Claims19
A cooking device drainage system comprising:
- a seal positioned between a door and a housing, the seal configured to be attached to the door and at least partially define a seal channel configured to receive condensation from an interior surface of the door, the seal including a channel opening arranged therein;
- a catch positioned between the housing and the door, the catch including a drain opening passing therethrough, the catch configured to receive a flow of condensation from the channel opening, wherein the catch further includes a hinge opening configured to receive a hinge shaft pivotally coupling the door to the housing;
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- a collection channel coupled to the housing below the door, the collection channel configured to receive and retain the flow of condensation from the drain opening.
A cooking device comprising:
- a housing having an opening and having a cooking chamber therein;
- a door movably attached to the housing, the door including an interior surface configured to cover the opening when the door is in a closed position;
- a seal configured to be attached to the door, the seal at least partially defining a seal channel configured to receive condensation from the interior surface of the door, the seal including a channel opening arranged therein;
- a catch positioned between the housing and the door, the catch including a drain opening passing therethrough, the catch configured to receive a flow of condensation from the channel opening, wherein the catch further includes a hinge opening configured to receive a hinge shaft pivotally coupling the door to the housing;
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- a collection channel coupled to the housing below the door, the collection channel configured to receive and retain the flow of condensation from the drain opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.