Means To Treat Food Patents (Class 99/485)
  • Patent number: 7601372
    Abstract: A continuous method and an apparatus for desalting pickles is provided. The method comprises conveying pickles having a certain salt content along a path; spraying water onto the pickles as they are conveyed along the path, wherein the water is provided in an amount sufficient to saturate the pickles and displace a portion of the salt therein; collecting water that drains from the saturated pickles; and measuring salt content of the collected water to monitor the process and determine when the desalting process is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Bay Valley Foods, LLC
    Inventors: Rod Bacon, Ted Koelling, Adam Spratlin
  • Publication number: 20090226591
    Abstract: A method for making a snack product includes the step of mixing ingredients for the dough with water in a low shear environment using a low shear mixing apparatus to form a dough agglomerate. The ingredients can include a major ingredient, such as potato flakes, corn or grain, and minor ingredients including emulsifier, sugar, salt, leavening and a modified starch having a high affinity for water. During the mixing step the starch combines with water, and attaches to the major ingredient, while other areas of the dough include starch and other minor ingredients. This forms a dough agglomerate having wetted areas of the major ingredient which are surrounded by wetted high water affinity starch and minor ingredients. The method also includes the step of chopping the dough agglomerate clumps of a desired size, sheeting the dough agglomerate into a dough sheet, forming the dough sheet into snack pieces, and then cooking the snack pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Bradley C. Frazee
  • Publication number: 20090212052
    Abstract: An ice cream maker and method for using the same is provided. In one embodiment, an ice cream maker includes a barrel assembly which may be attached to a bicycle, stroller or other wheeled vehicle. In one mode of operation, the barrel assembly may be rotated as the wheeled vehicle is operated, by example and not by limitation, by contact with the wheel of a bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Patti Taboada, Keith Taboada
  • Publication number: 20090208608
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a softgel capsule, and methods of producing a softgel capsule, comprising a gelatin shell and a fill. Prior to encapsulation, a flavored composition is applied to the gelatin sheets used to encapsulate the fill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BARLEAN'S ORGANIC OILS, LLC
    Inventors: Beverly EMERSON, Benoit MILETTE
  • Publication number: 20090193981
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for pressing a food item into a plurality of sliced configurations. The apparatus may include a top handle device, a bottom handle device, a wheel or basket and a plunger. The top handle device may be connected to the wheel so that the top handle device rotates with respect to the wheel. The plunger may be fixed to the top handle device. The wheel may be fixed to the bottom handle device. The wheel may have a plurality of sections into which a portion of the plunger can be inserted in order to press a food item into a sliced configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholas Webb
  • Publication number: 20090191318
    Abstract: A machine for the treatment of liquid and semi-liquid food mixtures comprises a mixture whipping and freezing/heating tank (3), a circuit (6) for cooling and/or heating basic products of which the mixture consists, comprising a compressor (7) driven by an electric motor (18), and a mixer (4) rotating inside the tank (3) to mix the basic products. The machine also comprises a control unit (11) for the speed of rotation of the compressor (7) electric motor (18), for regulating the compressor operating speed and varying the thermal power supplied by the compressor (7) according to at least the quantity of mixture treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Gino Cocchi, Gianni Zaniboni, Roberto Lazzarini
  • Publication number: 20090183642
    Abstract: A tempering channel (1) for tempering confectioneries (4) includes a tempering tunnel (2) and a conveyor belt (5) having an upper part (11) and a lower part (12). A transfer location (8) is located at the conveyor belt (5). The confectioneries (4) arrive at the transfer location (8) to be placed on the upper part (11) of the conveyor belt (5). The conveyor belt (5) transports the confectioneries (4) through the tempering tunnel (2). A first tempering apparatus (6) tempers the confectioneries (4) while they are transported through the tempering tunnel (2). The tempering channel (1) includes a control unit (16) and at least one sensor (15) sensing the temperature of the lower part (12) of the conveyor belt (5). The sensor (15) is connected to the control unit (16) to transmit a signal to the control unit (16) depending on the sensed temperature. A second tempering apparatus (14) is connected to the control unit (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Sollich KG
    Inventor: Rudiger BLASING
  • Publication number: 20090181155
    Abstract: A kebab machine (10) is disclosed for inserting sticks (12) into various food components (14a-f), such as meat, vegetables and the like, automatically. The food components are held within carriers (500, 600) while the individual sticks are conveyed by a stick conveyor (22). The sticks are driven through the carriers (500, 600) and food components therein to form the kebab. As the carriers(500, 600) pass over a sprocket(66), adjacent carrier elements (502, 602) tilt relative each other with finger like extensions (504, 506, 604, 606) tilting up to release and eject the kebabs from the carriers for further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Robert D. Walser
  • Publication number: 20090139249
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining the freshness of foods is provided. The apparatus comprises first and second electrodes spaced oppositely to a predetermined distance, a voltage generator unit applying voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode, heat transfer means connected to the first electrode or the second electrode to absorb heat from the space between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a temperature control unit controlling the heat transfer means such that the space between the first electrode and the second electrode is of predetermined temperature, whereby the heat transfer means is connected to the electrode for voltage application, so that both the application of electric field and the temperature regulation are advantageously obtained using a single electrode without installing a separate device for temperature regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyungil CHO, Jaechan PARK
  • Publication number: 20090142466
    Abstract: A device is described for the production of an aerated and mixed product such as a frozen fruit treat. The device includes an auger that has two threaded sections and two separate shaped sections. In addition, the frozen material is fed to the auger in a right angle direction to the axis of the auger. The device results in a product with improved aeration properties and is fully mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Anne Christine Robinson, Lance William Robinson
  • Publication number: 20090142458
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a device and methods for meat storage, tenderizing, and aging in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. A portable electric cooler is disclosed having first and second sets of low pressure coils coupled to a compressor and three-way solenoid valves in order to alternate in a timed pattern the refrigerant flow in order to allow one set of low pressure coils to defrost while the other set circulates the refrigerant. The cooler includes a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and humidity controller to monitor and control temperature and humidity levels within the refrigeration chamber. The cooler also includes a pressurized water canister, a spray nozzle, and a pulse solenoid valve. The pulse solenoid valve is configured to discharge a mist through the spray nozzle into the refrigeration chamber as required to maintain a desired humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Kevin McCann
  • Publication number: 20090126581
    Abstract: Dispenser system for dispensing a liquid product, in which a container containing a bag (20), containing therein the liquid product, can be placed in the dispenser system. The dispenser system (15) includes a gas injection element (9) that can be connected to the bag (20) for homogenising the liquid product in the bag (20). The dispenser system (15) further comprises a control unit (1) that is equipped to activate the gas injection element (9) depending on the product present in the bag (20). The container with bag (20) can have an identification element (21), containing data that are important for the operation of the dispenser system (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Friesland Brands B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Margaretha Theodorus Maria Bongers, Stephan Rein
  • Publication number: 20090120306
    Abstract: A food-zone system for preparing a food product, such as a chilled or at least partially frozen food product, includes at least one chamber assembly including a chamber with an interior configuration that defines a food passage extending therethrough with a cylindrical or tubular shape. The chamber is sealed along at least one end and includes an exterior wall configured as a refrigerated wall that includes an interior adapted to circulate coolant. A scraping tool operatively couples with the chamber and extends into the food passage. The scraping tool is configured such that an outer perimeter of the scraping tool contacts at least a portion of the interior configuration of the chamber. As the scraping tool moves through the food passage, the scraping tool removes or scrapes a food product mix disposed, preferably as a thin layer or coating, along at least a portion of the interior configuration of the chamber when the food product is chilled or at least partially frozen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: John M. DeCarlo, Madison H. Finlay, Steven P. Moysey, Sean A. Penderqast, Paul R. Kateman
  • Publication number: 20090104328
    Abstract: An apparatus for flattening one or more cuts of poultry to prepare at least one of the cuts to be cooked may have at least one roller turner, one or more roller supports, a first roller mounted on at least one of the roller supports and adapted to be turned by the roller turner and a second roller mounted on at least one of the other roller supports. The second roller may be disposed substantially parallel to the first roller such that the distance between the first roller and the second roller is less than the size of an unflattened cut of poultry, such that the poultry is flattened when fed between the rollers with the roller turner. Various configurations of the rollers, methods of using the apparatus, and automated embodiments provide advantages for food preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Joni Stoughton
  • Publication number: 20090090253
    Abstract: Sheeting head apparatus for rolling and flattening a quantity of dough, includes a sheeting head, an infeed conveyor, and an outfeed conveyor. The sheeting head defines a dough path therethrough and includes a plurality of opposed roller pairs, a first roller of each pair being positioned on a first side of the dough path and a second roller of each pair being positioned on a second side of the dough path. The first roller of each roller pair is mounted for rotation and for independent movement toward and away from the dough path. The second roller of each roller pair is mounted for rotation adjacent the dough path. The infeed conveyor conveys a quantity of dough to the sheeting head, and the outfeed conveyor for conveying a quantity of rolled and flattened dough from the sheeting head. A sensor, adjacent the infeed conveyor, senses an unduly thick or double quantity of dough being conveyed by the infeed conveyor to the sheeting head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: PEERLESS MACHINERY CORP.
    Inventors: Dale K. Wells, Ankush Mittal
  • Publication number: 20090078128
    Abstract: Extruder of vegetal oil formed by a system for the Oil and Flour Production from primary products, that works in a different way from the existing squeezers and known in the actual market. This extraction system, with this system of the present patent simplifies and improves the processes that use the actual equipments, and also saves the energy consumption by incrementing the yield of the obtained production when compared with the existing equipments. The former result is due to this system that works simultaneously the different processes in only one machine, what nowadays is made in a series of machines in each one of the different processes. In the actual systems several different processes are used, one for the oil extraction and others more for the transformation of sub-products until reach the final product; using different equipments in each case after the oil extraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Paulo Roberto Galvao
  • Publication number: 20090074902
    Abstract: A press for flattening dough pieces comprising a frame supportable on a floor of a workplace, a moving conveyor belt connectable to said frame, a loading system for releasing the dough pieces loaded onto a moving upper surface of said conveyor belt, the dough pieces being released onto said upper surface essentially simultaneously as a matrix unit of multiple rows and multiple columns and at least one vertically and horizontally movable platen carried on said frame and positioned to compressingly engage the dough pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: James L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20090068329
    Abstract: Depanning devices and methods of using the depanning devices are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a device comprising a rotatable support and a grid attached to the support. The grid comprises one or more movable gates and defines one or more passages. The device can further comprise a tray defining one or more recessed portions. The tray is removably attachable to the rotatable support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Richard P. Egnor, Kent Kleinholz
  • Publication number: 20090056561
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil includes a handle having a dipping utensil at one end and a gripping surface at a second end thereof. The dipping utensil includes a frame member defining an opening. A tong member is engaged to the handle and is rotatable with respect to the handle between open and closed positions. The tong includes an actuation lever at one end and a gripping surface on a second end, whereby the gripping surfaces of the handle and tong may cooperate to hold an item placed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Lynn Waldman, Jaclyn Jones, William Lupkes, Therese Araiza, Lawrence Michael Hauser
  • Patent number: 7484457
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing grease from meat includes a mesh basket for holding the partially cooked meat, a pressure plate for exerting a sustained force on the meat within the mesh basket, one or more spacers for placing on top of the pressure plate, a container for holding the mesh basket with the one or more spacers partially extending beyond an opening in the container and a lid that can be pressed onto the container, sealing the opening and placing sustained force on the spacers, thereby placing sustained force on the pressure plate, thereby compressing the partially cooked meat and extracting grease and excess liquids from the meat through the mesh basket and into the bottom of the container. A handle is provided to hold the container so as to pour out the grease and excess liquids through a flow conducting member, perhaps a spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Michael W. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20090029016
    Abstract: A method of adjusting temperatures of products to a desired product temperature. The method may include enabling the selection of a product, enabling the selection of the desired product temperature, enabling the placement of the product into a temperature adjust device, circulating a liquid or a gas through the temperature adjust device, the liquid or the gas having been cooled to a cool temperature less than the desired product temperature or heated to a warm temperature greater than the desired product temperature, determining when the desired product temperature has been obtained, and ceasing circulation of the liquid or a gas through the temperature adjust device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven C. Pfister, Brock Kolls, Carlos A. Barreto, Mathew Scott Reichardt, Thomas P. Howell, Willy Van Esch
  • Publication number: 20090011100
    Abstract: A process for shaping a frozen confectionery product is provided, the process comprising: extruding a frozen confection from a filling means into a cavity defined by a mould block and a base; moving the mould block relative to the base; and removing the frozen confection from the cavity, characterized in that the cross-section of the base, when viewed along the direction of relative motion of the cavity and the cutting means, is not a straight line. An apparatus for performing the process is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Paul Michael Doehren
  • Publication number: 20090000981
    Abstract: A bowl and basket assembly (100, 200) is disclosed as including a perforated basket (104, 204) and a bowl (102, 202) for receiving said basket, the basket including a top body part (104a, 204a), a middle body part (104b, 204b) and a third body part (104c, 204c) connected with each other via a number of links (126, 205), in which the body parts are movable relative to one another between an expanded configuration in which the top body part (104a, 204a) sits on the middle body part (104b, 204b), and a collapsed configuration in which the middle body part (104b, 204b) is within the top body part (104a, 204a), and the third body part (104c, 204c) is within the middle body part (104b, 204b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Kwok Kuen So, Yiu Chung Wan
  • Publication number: 20080302893
    Abstract: A linear movement food processor may have a battery or power supply operation for portability and includes a set of reversible legs to enable it to be positioned over a plate or container. A series of blades are provided with an external mounting and storage area for quick selection. The drive mechanism utilizes a circular path pin engaging a drive slot on a cutter plate, with the drive mechanism being directly liftable so that the remaining structure of the food processor may be immersibly washed. One embodiment has a cutting stroke of 2.5 inches with a forward cutting stroke of about 0.25 seconds and a return stroke of about 0.25 seconds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Alexander Joseph Kalogroulis
  • Publication number: 20080282907
    Abstract: A food chilling device has a generally cylindrical elongate body with an outer wall, a closed end, an open end, a reservoir within the outer wall between the open and closed ends, and a reference axis oriented lengthwise between the open and closed ends. A closure assembly is removably installed on the device to close off the open end of the body and to seal the reservoir. In one example, a first handle extends outward in a radial direction relative to the reference axis of the body and has a first grip spaced outward beyond the outer wall. A second handle extends in a lengthwise direction and has a second grip spaced from the open end of the body. In another example, the closure assembly has an annular collar surrounding the open end of the body and with an inward extending circumferential shoulder. A cap with a stopper section engages the collar to close off the open end of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason Ernest Begin, Robert Grant McRorie, III
  • Publication number: 20080286428
    Abstract: A method for producing feedstuff, in particular pelletized feedstuff for chicken and pigs includes thermally holding pellets at a pellet press output and in post-conditioning said pellets in a rear container (6). Afterwards, the pellets come from the rear container (6) to a mixer (7), wherein liquids can be added without cooling. Drying and cooling are carried out afterwards, the pellets being transferred to a crumbler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Bühler AG
    Inventors: Urs Wüest, Heinrich Broring
  • Publication number: 20080276810
    Abstract: An automated machine for pre-shaping dough balls in a high speed tortilla machine. A main frame contains a holding press plate with a set of regularly distributed openings, and where a press box is located over the regular openings. Each press box contains a catching ball tube, and a press gate. Each dough ball is sequentially deposited onto a pre-shaper catching ball tube to permit balls to pass through open press gates and onto the surface of a transport band, where they are kept in a predetermined position. Once all of the dough balls reach a predetermined location, they are pre-pressed in place by means of a set of press gates. The flattener press gates close the ball entrance in the catching ball tubes to prevent dough balls entering any further into the press boxes. The press gate devices are actuated to open the catching ball tube and separate the pressing gate device from the pre-pressed balls. The transport band advances the pre-pressed balls towards the main press area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Albert M. Ceja, Efren Navarro
  • Publication number: 20080264270
    Abstract: A baby food maker (100). Baby food maker (100) comprises a jar (102) having an open top and an open bottom for holding food, a top cap (104) for closing the open top of jar (102), a bottom cap (106) sealingly engaged with the lower end of said jar for forming a cooking chamber (103), blending or stirring means (114) installed inside cooking chamber (103) for blending/storing food, a heating tube (116) fixedly installed on the bottom of bottom cap (106) for heating food, a blender base (112) disposed underneath cooking chamber (103) for supporting cooking chamber (103), a motor (124) installed inside blender base (112) and removably coupled with means (114) for driving means (114) to blend or stir food, and an adapting member (110) engaged with the lower portion of jar (102) for adapting cooking chamber (103) to stand on blender base (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Zheng Peng
  • Publication number: 20080268120
    Abstract: The method allows the production of a food bar with an extrusion nozzle (2). The food product is extruded through the nozzle above a flat support such as a conveyor (1) so that the extruded product (4) is deposited onto it. During extrusion, a relative movement (I a, 6) between the nozzle and the flat support is created obtaining overall a relative rectilinear travel (Ia) between the nozzle and the flat support in order to form the bar of product. Moreover, the quantity of extruded product deposited on the flat support per unit of length in the direction of travel is varied. This variation can be obtained by defining the relative nozzle/support movement in an appropriate way, for example by a reciprocating movement (6) of the nozzle relative to the conveyor (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michel Flambeau, Yves Gerber, Alain Picquet
  • Patent number: 7434693
    Abstract: A marine knife block for mounting on boats and marine vessels. The block is formed from three or more uniform blanks of plastic resin with channels milled or molded lengthwise into two or more of those layers. The three layers are sandwiched together by a combination of stainless steel screws and glue to form a plurality of knife blade receptacles. The back of the block may be secured to a flat surface by screws, thereby preventing movement of the knives held within when the boat is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: John George Mosko
  • Publication number: 20080241326
    Abstract: A sandwich sealing crust removing method and apparatus also include bread marking and imaging mechanisms for one or more of indenting, embossing, coloring, cutting, and forming. The apparatus is capable of cutting the crust from a prepared sandwich having filling ingredients between at least two slices of bread in the sandwich. The cut edge area on the sandwich is also sealed to insure that the filling ingredients stay within a pocket formed in the bread. One or more element of the apparatus is also capable of embossing images onto the sandwich and/or a bread slice(s). One of a plurality of devices has removably coupled marking elements that can be used on sandwiches. The marking elements may include one or more removably coupled elements for shaping, marking, embossing, cutting, coloring, indenting, and/or other mechanism(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Lane Ekberg
  • Publication number: 20080226779
    Abstract: A machine for producing and dispensing liquid and semi-liquid consumer food products such as ice creams, whipped cream, yogurt and the like comprises a container for a basic product of the consumer food product, a feed and treatment circuit for the basic product, comprising a feed pump, dispensing means positioned at an outfeed end of the feed and treatment circuit, and a device for checking the bacterial load of the product during production/dispensing; an electronic control unit controlling and regulating the various steps for measuring the bacterial load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Gino Cocchi, Roberto Lazzarini, Gianni Zaniboni
  • Publication number: 20080223225
    Abstract: A food mixer (10) includes a rotatable shaft (18) which carries a coupler (21) having an aperture (25) therein. An agitator (22) is configured as a spoon having a bowl (27) and a stem (26). The stem (26) is received in the aperture (25) and in one embodiment a flexible tab (32) at the end of the stem (26) is engaged by a lug (37) in the aperture (25) to attach the agitator (22) to the coupler (21). In another embodiment, flexible tines (52) have lugs (53) which are received in a bore (46) in a coupler (41) to attach the agitator (42) to the coupler (41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Richard D. Boozer, Robert M. Ulanski
  • Publication number: 20080220139
    Abstract: Thermal regulation of perishable products is achieved using a container (2) having an elongate thermal member (14) which extends into a central region of the container. Thermal regulation is also achieved by selected direction of airflow about walls (4) of the container and providing the container with a rib (5) to facilitate air circulation between adjacent containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Roger Keith Palmer
  • Publication number: 20080220146
    Abstract: Provided are processes for producing cocoa-containing compositions by comminution of cocoa beans and/or portions thereof, systems for carrying out such processes and products produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Rene Frans deBoer
  • Publication number: 20080187637
    Abstract: A method for depositing a topping on a horizontal section of a flat baked item along a production line improves the visual presentation of baked items. The device for decorating or depositing a topping onto the horizontal section is provided with an endless conveyor for transporting the baked item along the production line, at least one station for depositing at least one distribution component, and at least one following station for depositing at least one piece component, wherein the at least one station for depositing the at least one distribution component is provided with a guiding device that creates at least one non-covered area on the horizontal section during the deposit of the distribution component, and wherein the at least one station for depositing the at least one piece component includes a dispensing device for the targeted dispensing of the piece component onto the at least one non-covered area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG
    Inventor: Udo Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20080166460
    Abstract: A centralised cabinet ready processing system for perishable food products such as meat includes containers (50) that are used in conjunction with processing devices including a lid (56), a gassing apparatus (58), trays (82), compression apparatus (72, 74), and internal cooling apparatus (70) to treat the food product dependent on the food product type. An inventory (1), transport system (2, 20, 22) and control system are also provided to allow efficient and safe handling of food products to achieve processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: FOODCAP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Roger Keith Palmer
  • Publication number: 20080163766
    Abstract: The invention relates to a processing line for producing foods, such as sausage, ham or cheese. Said processing line comprises at least one processing device, a packaging device and transportation means. At least one partial area of the surface of the processing line has a permanently germ-free surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Klaus Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080160157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant and a method for continuous production of starch-, fat- or protein-based bulk human or animal foodstuffs, or technical intermediates from a starch-, fat- or protein-based water-containing mass. The plant comprise the following sequence of regions along which the mass may be transported: a first region (2, 1, 7a), in which mechanical or thermal energy is introduced, a second region (4; 7b), in which a pressure builds up and a third region (6) to accommodate the discharged mass, whereby a forming unit (5) is arranged between the second region (4; 7b) and the third region (6). According to the invention, the plant comprises an adjustable barrier (3), between the first region (2; 1, 7a) and the second region (4; 7b) restricting the transport of the mass and a measuring device (S) is provided in the third region (6) by means of which a product parameter may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: BUHLER AG
    Inventors: Stefan Rutishauser, Markus Meyer, Konrad Munz
  • Publication number: 20080118608
    Abstract: Thin snack chips having a curved or wave shape are obtained by forming, shaping or curling baked chips into a curved or wave configuration before they become too cold and rigid so as to result in breakage during forming. The essentially flat, malleable baked chips, still hot from baking in an oven may be continuously transported on a conveyer belt into a nip or gap formed between the conveyer belt and a rotating forming roller to curve or curl the malleable baked chips around the roller. The malleable baked chips are subjected to a guided curtain of air to cool and set the chips in a curved or wave configuration and to remove or blow the curved or wave chips off of the rotating forming roller onto the conveyor belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Mihaelos Nicholes MIHALOS, Theodore Nicholas Janulis, Chris E. Robinson, Carol Wines, Allison Antonini, Joseph Fierro
  • Publication number: 20080075817
    Abstract: A device to mix and extrude various ingredients including pastas, pastries, baked goods, hors d'oeuvres, and cookies. The. device includes novel measuring, mixing and extrusion arrangements including: an automatic measuring cup; a way to continuously mix and extrude ingredients without intervening cleanings; a mixing and extrusion feed for handling different consistencies of ingredients; an integrated automatic cutter; motor cooling and extruded ingredient drying; as well as various safety devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: RONCO MARKETING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan L. Backus, Ronald M. Popeil
  • Patent number: 7337709
    Abstract: A preservative gas generating device includes a carrier sheet and a layer of a matrix forming material having a preservative gas generating compound dispersed therein. The layer of matrix forming material permits the generation of a preservative gas by the preservative gas generating compound and to permit the gas to permeate out of the matrix formed by the material. The matrix forming material adheres to the carrier sheet in the form of a layer covering an area of the carrier sheet and forms at least one discrete zone, with a peripheral area of the carrier sheet surrounding the discrete zone(s) being substantially free of the matrix forming material. A cover sheet is secured to said peripheral area to enclose the layer of matrix forming material between the carrier sheet and the cover sheet. At least one of the carrier sheet and the cover sheet are permeable to said preservative gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignees: Universaity of Stellenbosch, Deciduous Fruit Producers Trust
    Inventors: Ronald Douglas Sanderson, Willem Jacobus Opperman
  • Patent number: 7228794
    Abstract: A housing in a kitchen device, in particular, a household fruit press, includes an electric motor and a circuit board, both of which can be simply mounted. The motor and board are to be simply assembled in the housing by configuring the mounting as a hollow cylinder with elastically spring-like wall segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Marko Areh, Peter Brezovnik, Henrik Pavlovic, Michael Steffl, Igor Zibret
  • Patent number: 7226778
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for naturally recycling poultry carcasses for use as a nutritional supplement, the apparatus generally consists of four modules: an enzymatic digest medium mixing assembly that self adjusts for pH; a mobile grinding assembly mounted on a truck trailer; a digesting and emulsifying assembly which includes a heated tank and separator; and a drying system. Carcasses are loaded into the grinder, and the ground carcasses are pumped into a storage tank with the enzymatic digest medium to produce a protein soluble mixture. The particle size of this mixture is then further reduced, and transported to a centralized and stationary processing plant for digesting and emulsifying. The remaining emulsified proteins are then dried. The resulting pellet-like pieces are uniformly sized for packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins , LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 7078003
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the transfer between a solid matter and a liquid, comprising an outer drum and a perforated inner drum, means for commonly rotating the drums, and means situated inside the inner drum for moving the solid matter. In between the two drums, a number of troughs are formed which, during the rotation of the drums, bring up liquid and pour it out higher up through the inner drum. Along the front rim of each trough, the drum is provided with a drain opening, opposite to which means are provided for preventing, when the drain opening, during the rotation of the drums, is at the bottom, the penetration of solid matter through said opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: De Smet Engineering naamloze vennootschap
    Inventors: Jean Baie, Fédérico Lopez, Etienne Le Clef
  • Patent number: 7045182
    Abstract: A sulphur dioxide generator (10) is disclosed which comprises two composite sheets (12, 14). First stage release of sulphur dioxide is from a coating (26) of the composite sheet (14). The coating (26) is between a paper sheet (22) and a weldable coating (24). The coating (26) incorporates a substance which, in the presence of moisture, generates sulphur dioxide. Second stage release is from sulphur dioxide generating powder which is in pockets (30). The composite sheet (12) comprises a paper layer (16) and a weldable layer (18). The layers (24, 18) are sealed together along a series of longitudinal and transverse lines to form the pockets (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Grapetek (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventors: Dennis Charles Clemes, Petrus Johannes Van Der Westhuyzen, Pieter Johannes Van Der Merwe
  • Patent number: 6852295
    Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing and sprouting grains is constructed to include a container having a water inlet pipe, a water drain pipe, an overflow pipe, and a grains discharge control valve, a top cover covering the container and provided with ultraviolet lamps for sterilizing water in the container, a water supply coil connected to the water inlet pipe for guiding fresh water to the inside of the container, a disk-like wire gauze filter mounted in the container for carrying grains above the water supply coil, active carbon blocks mounted in the space between the water supply coil and the bowl-like wire gauze filter, a temperature sensor adapted to control the temperature of water in the container, an ozone supply pipe adapted to supply ozone to water delivered to the inside of the container, and an ultrasonic generator adapted to generate ultrasonic waves in water in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Chien-Lung Hung
  • Patent number: 6845703
    Abstract: A mechanism (15) for the controlled closure of a lid (13), in particular for an iced-beverage and water-ice making machine (10), comprises a bolt (16) slidable between a locked position and a position of free opening of the door. The bolt is movable to the open position both by means of a button to be manually pushed (21) and by introduction of a thrust tool through an appropriate passage (22). The mechanism further comprises selector means (23) manually operable from the inside of the lid to be moved between a position at which the button action is locked and a position at which the button can be freely operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Ugolini S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Ugolini
  • Publication number: 20040244604
    Abstract: A protective food product cover includes a hollow sidewall that is covered at one end by a support member to create an enclosure. The support member is formed with cross-slits. Further, the sidewall is engageable with a tray to protect the food product (e.g. a cake) from contamination, while it is carried on the tray in the enclosure. A plastic sheet is affixed to the support member to create a hermetic seal for the cover. In use, the plastic sheet is removed to expose the cross-slits on the support member. Candles are then inserted into the cross-slits and lit for a celebration. Subsequently, the sidewall, support member and candles are removed from the tray for access to the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Lisa K. Slagter
  • Publication number: 20040200364
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser device that is insertable into and removable from a main housing that can be used to dispense a liquid. The types of liquids that can be dispensed from this housing are for example, coffee, tea or other types of flavored drinks. This dispenser device can comprise a housing having a plurality of chambers disposed within this housing wherein each of the plurality of chambers are separated from each other by at least one partition. This device also includes a plurality of spouts coupled to the housing. This spout is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of chambers to form a conduit for allowing a fluid to pass from each of the plurality of chambers through the plurality of spouts and out of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Mangiapane