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Microwave heating apparatus and method

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6540412
This patent describes a microwave apparatus for heating materials. It comprises: a microwave energy input for delivering microwave energy, a resonant cavity for receiving microwave energy through the input, a microwave energy choke encompassing the floor opening of the resonant cavity, a microwave energy reflective container for holding the materials to be heated, turning the container during exposure of the materials in the container to microwave energy, located outside of the cavity, and means for lifting the container, located outside of the cavity.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4940865
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-261865
OSTI ID:
6540412
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English