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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2004
Eiichi Toya, Tokyo, JP;
Tomio Konn, Yamagata, JP;
Eiichi Toya, Tokyo, JP;
Tomio Konn, Yamagata, JP;
Toshiba Ceramics Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A steam generating apparatus includes: a liquid tank portionfor storing a liquid; an evaporator portionwhich is directly connected to the liquid tank portion, heats the liquid supplied from the liquid tank portion, and generates steam; a steam storage portionwhich is directly connected to the evaporator portion, and stores the steam generated by the evaporator portion; a passagewaywhich is directly connected to the steam storage portion and outwardly passes the generated steam; a liquid pathwaywhich is connected to the liquid tank portion, and supplies the liquid; and a heater unitwhich is provided on one side of the evaporator portion, and heats at least the evaporator portion. The liquid tank portion, the evaporator portion, the steam storage portion, the passageway, and the liquid pathwayare formed within an integral member of a translucent material.