Patents by Inventor Lyman Joseph Houfek

Lyman Joseph Houfek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 3951131
    Abstract: A pressure vessel arranged for use as a steam cooker and employing multiple outlet connections is disclosed. One of the outlet connections is located in the vessel floor and is of such flow capacity as to freely pass collected food particles, water and steam from the vessel. Another outlet connection is located high on a vessel wall and is of such flow capacity as to release steam from the vessel at a limited rate. The outlet connections together with a steam inlet are opened and closed in a controlled sequence in order that the functions of defrosting, cooking and vessel purging be accomplished in an improved reliable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1976
    Assignee: Hobart Corporation
    Inventor: Lyman Joseph Houfek