Patents Assigned to Taco Bell Corporation
  • Publication number: 20080020106
    Abstract: A comestible wrap product comprising a relatively rigid backbone and a flexible outer skin is provided along with a method for making the same. The flexible outer skin is wrapped around the relatively rigid backbone and one or more additional ingredients. The flexible skin is grilled to resist unfolding and holds together rigid backbone and any additional ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventors: Lois Carson, Michelle Goncalves, Nancy Cutler
  • Publication number: 20030188929
    Abstract: A food preparation line having a generally U-shaped configuration. A first section providing a heated storage compartment. A second section providing a cooled storage compartment. The first section arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the second section. A third section attached to the second section and having a pass-through area. The heated storage compartment has two access openings such that the compartment may be restocked and emptied from two different locations respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: TACO BELL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rick C. Winfree, Eric L. Rose, William A. Saunders, Micah Tsern, Donnie W. Hyatt, Donnie W. Hyatt
  • Patent number: 5971195
    Abstract: A closure provides a well in which a game piece is placed. The well has a side wall which supports a well floor. The well floor can contain an opening which can accommodate a drinking straw. A shield is located between the game piece and the well floor. The recessed well is covered by a sealing member which is adhered to an upper surface of the closure. The sealing member can have a pull tab and perforations which can be aligned with the edges of the pull tab. The perforations define a flap. The flap can be coupled to the closure through the use of a mounting flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah Reidinger, Tari Garza, Donna Kahre, Lauren Heller, David J. Marchi, Cathy M. Bedini
  • Patent number: 5934722
    Abstract: A portioning tool designed to provide consistent portions of ground beef or other food product. The portioning tool has a scoop with a plurality of apertures. The apertures allow drainage of any excess liquid from the food product and aids in smoothly dispensing the ground beef. The apertures are larger than the average size of the food particle to be portioned. This prevents the food product from clogging the scoop or sticking to the scoop's side, which results in uneven portioning. The portioning tool also has an ergonomic shaped handle which aids in the proper orientation of the portioning tool in the user's hand. The handle may be attached to accommodate either left-handed or right-handed users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventor: Todd D. Evans
  • Patent number: 5872351
    Abstract: A domed-shaped oven relies on induction technology to provide heat. In particular, the oven has a dome or igloo shape, preferably modeled as an Italian dome oven, for use in a commercial pizza facility. The dome is made of a heat conducting and holding material such as concrete or stone. In the bottom of the oven, a magnetically susceptible plate is interposed between two layers of concrete. Beneath the lower layer of concrete, an induction coil provides the energy necessary to inductively heat the plate sandwiched between the concrete layers. In alternative embodiments of the present invention, additional plates are interposed between layers of concrete throughout the dome. Additional induction coils are provided proximate each of those plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventor: John C. Sowerby
  • Patent number: 5692206
    Abstract: The contract generation system of the present invention automates the generation of various legal documents related to a negotiated agreement. The contract generation system provides various standard documents that can be customized for each deal. The contract generation system also provides a database for containing general contract data, which is linked to the contract documents containing the textual provisions of the contract. The contract generation system also includes alternate provisions that can replace provisions in the standard documents, as well as supplemental and additional provisions that can be added to the standard documents. The contract generation system also allows for the contract documents to be manually edited to further customize the documents for a specific deal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Bryce Shirley, Albert Michael Castro
  • Patent number: D412538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Taco Bell Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah Reidinger, Tari Garza, Donna Kahre, Lauren Heller, Cathy M. Bedini