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Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked

Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked

Update: 2025-10-08

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Join two EPO patent examiners as they dish about some of the hottest and coolest inventions in kitchen technology. From air fryers to ice cream machines, discover the stories behind two innovations that have revolutionised home cooking, why patents are so important in the world of kitchen gadgets and the role that big companies and small inventors play. Tune in for a peek into the delicious future of culinary equipment!

Moderator:  

Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices 

 

Guest:  

Giorgio Acerbis, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices

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Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked

Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked

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