Patents Assigned to Terra Chips B.V.
  • Publication number: 20050238770
    Abstract: Method and device for frying products such as crisps in fat. The frying operation is carried out under vacuum conditions. After frying the crisps are centrifuged under vacuum as well. Centrifuging is realised by introducing the crisps from above in a rotating vacuum chamber. After centrifuging the crisps are directly discharged to a valve in the bottom of the vacuum charge to a sluice structure and are subsequently subjected to atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: TERRA CHIPS B.V.
    Inventor: Martin Van Der Doe
  • Patent number: 6929812
    Abstract: A device for frying food products in fat under vacuum conditions includes a rotating vacuum chamber for centrifuging the product after frying. The centrifuged product is directed through a valve in the bottom of the vacuum chamber to a sluice structure, and subsequently is subjected to atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Terra Chips B.V.
    Inventor: Martin Hendrik Van Der Doe