Foods and beverages: apparatus inventions 06/06

20060137534 - Motorized and remote-controlled cabinet design of filter holder for pressurized espresso machines: This invention pertains to a brewing head assembly of a coffee machine that enables easy insertion and removal of the filter as well as locking of the filter and the filter holder into the brewing head to form a water-tight seal under pressure. The filter holder can be inserted into...

20060137532 - Process and a device for preparing beverages from soluble products: A method and a device are described for the preparation of a beverage from a soluble product contained in a disposable cartridge, based on the regulation of the dispensing of the beverage in such way that the soluble product is delivered in suspension for at least 75% of the total...

20060137533 - System for simultaneously brewing and dispensing multiple beverages from a single unitary structure: A system for simultaneously brewing and dispensing multiple beverages from a single substantially unitary structure includes a rigid, thermally conductive substantially cylindrically dispensing container having internally fluid discreet compartments each, in horizontal cross-section, defining a polar segment of the cross-section of the container, each of the compartments including pouring spouts...

20060137536 - Dividing device: The invention relates to a dividing device, comprising an outer housing with an inlet and at least two outlets, at least two pump chambers placed adjacently of each other in the outer housing, each with a pump chamber infeed connected to the inlet and each with a pump chamber discharge...

20060137535 - Heating of products: Food products such as wraps (100) are displayed, sold and subsequently heated in a heating apparatus (200). Within the heating apparatus (200) are reactants, such as quicklime and water which, when mixed, generate steam. An individual steam nozzle extends within the interior of each wrap and is arranged such that...

20060137537 - Suspension device and method of manufacturing thereof: A suspension device formed from an integral piece of material adapted to engage and support a product during processing and a method of manufacture. The suspension device includes a substantially flat plate member lying substantially in a first plane, a hook or support member and a plurality of tine members....

20060137539 - Apparatus and method for manufacturing bread: A method according to this invention is comprised of a forming step to form a sheet from a block of bread dough that is kneaded from the raw materials for bread, a further forming step to form a bar-like dough by rolling or folding the sheet a cutting step to...

20060137538 - Conveying device for baked goods: A conveying device for baked goods in which a conveying unit that is connected to a heating device is also connected to a supply device and to a removal device. A simple and compact design is obtained when the conveying unit has a helical surface which can be vibrated by...

20060137540 - Device and procedure for discharging a cooking liquid from a food product cooking apparatus: The device for discharging a cooking liquid from a food product cooking apparatus (1) comprises valve means (3) for intercepting the cooking liquid and outside conveyance means of the apparatus. The discharging procedure consists of rotating a substantially rigid tube, connected to the valve means for intercepting liquid, from an...

20060137541 - Boiler assembly for a griddle: A griddle for cooking a food product includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, a front side and a rear side. A serpentine passageway is formed on the lower surface. A collector tank is secured directly to the lower surface adjacent to the first...

20060137542 - Machine for the production of ice-cream portions equipped with a feeding device for a preparation: A machine for the production of ice-cream in portions is equipped with a feeding device for a preparation comprising a whisking cylinder (15), cooled by a cooling circuit and equipped with a propeller mixer (16) and means for discharging the ice-cream produced. Said machine further comprises a feeding device (11,...

20060137543 - Cooking device: A smoker having a smoke generating material loader which preferably is insertable and retractable through a housing aperture and is adjustable between a no dump state and a dump state once inserted, preferably relative to a receiver tray that is closer to a heat source, as in an electric heat...

20060137544 - Substrate transportation device (air): A substrate transportation device includes a housing for transporting substrates. The housing is formed of an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposing sidewalls. The housing has a rear opening through which the substrates enter the housing and a front opening through which the substrates exit the housing. A plurality...

20060130664 - Dispensing assembly for preparing beverages from soluble products: A method and a group are described for the preparation of a beverage from soluble products contained in a disposable cartridge, based on the regulation of the dispensing of the beverage in such way that the soluble product is delivered in suspension for at least 75% of the total dispensing...

20060130666 - Espresso coffee machine: Espresso coffee machine comprising a reservoir for the water (20), a pump (21) for delivering the said water to a boiler (24), a hot water supply unit (2, 102, 122, 4, 304), and filter holder means (1, 301, 3, 103) for housing a portion of ground coffee (16), preferably pre-packaged,...

20060130665 - Extraction module with linear closure for the pressurised preparation of a drink from a capsule: The invention relates to an extraction module with linear closure for the pressurized preparation of a drink from a capsule, containing a substance for extraction, comprising means for extraction with a first extraction sub-assembly and a second mobile extraction sub-assembly closing against the first sub-assembly such as to form an...

20060130667 - Retort basket securing system: A system for securing a basket containing product securely within an autoclave or retort. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is used with rotational retorts, which generally include a rotational insert for receiving product-loaded baskets, the rotational insert rotated via a drive to rotate the baskets end over end...

20060130668 - Application of a alloy in kitchen utensils manufacture: The present invention relates to new kitchen utensils, in particular relates to an application of a material in kitchen utensils. The present invention solves the problems of long-term presence in the field. SUS436L is used for kitchen utensils. SUS436L chemical composition (wt %) comprises Cr 16-19, C≦0.025, Si≦1.00, Mn≦1.00, N≦0.02,...

20060130669 - Handle for electric cooking appliance: A handle assembly is provided for the base of an electric cooking appliance. The handle assembly includes a thermoplastic handle including an integral base portion, a bracket having substantial rigidity positioned between the base portion of the handle and the exterior surface of the base, a first fastener connecting the...

20060130671 - High speed baking in novel toasting apparatus: An electric baking oven includes an open mesh vertically oriented baking basket to hold food while the food is baked in air by a programmed combination of radiant and convective and conductive energy transfer. An electrical programming control controls the energy from vertically oriented toaster heating elements located juxtaposed to...

20060130670 - Multiple fryer types in unitary cabinet: A unitary housing for food preparation having a plurality of types of food fryers operably connected in the unitary housing is provided. The housing is configured to integrate each of the plurality of types of food fryers into the unitary housing. A unitary housing system for food preparation having a...

20060130672 - Flexible roasting support with perforations: A flexible roasting support for placement on a grid in a fan oven comprising a flexible sheet, for example a heat resistant paper foil, with perforations distributed over the sheet for circulation of heating air through the perforations....

20060130673 - Roasting rack assembly: A roasting rack assembly having a roasting rack for receipt of a roast, and a rack support structure is provided. The rack support structure includes a frame for receipt of the roasting rack, and legs depending from the frame. The frame is adapted to permit egress of the roasting rack...

20060130674 - Electric field forming apparatus for a fryer: An electric field forming apparatus for a fryer includes an electrode which is disposed along an inner wall surface of an oil vat, and a power supply which supplies an alternating current at a frequency higher than a power line frequency to the electrode....

20060130675 - Transdermal nutritional supplement delivery patch: The present invention discloses a patch containing a transdermally diffusible nutritional supplement formulated for the treatment of health conditions, including, weight loss. The patch may be comprised of a fabric layer on which is deposited the nutritional supplement, an adhesive and means for protecting the adhesive. The nutritional supplement may...

20060130676 - Food processor appliances: A food processor appliance includes various types of adaptors for permitting both liquid and solid food ingredients to be separately or concurrently fed into the appliance for processing therein, or for adapting the appliance particularly for processing long, slim food articles, such as carrots, cucumbers, etc. Another described feature is...

20060130677 - Cake case: A cake case is disclosed to include a base member, which has first female retainers and a second female retainer, and a cover member, which has first male retainers and a second male retainer respectively connectable to the first female retainers and second female retainer to lock the cover member...

20060123994 - Dispensing device for drinks: The invention relates to dispensing devices for drinks or similar dosable liquid foodstuffs, e.g. coffee, milk or soft drinks, comprising manually actuatable selector switches for determining the type and quantity of the foodstuff to be dispensed. The aim of the invention is to simplify the use of one such dispensing...

20060123995 - Nutrition indicator device: A nutrition indicator device includes a plurality of discs mounted on a pin, some of the discs being removable from the pin. Each side of each disc has an empty circular central area, and radially extending rows of numerical nutritional values for foods and the names of foods radially outwardly...

20060123996 - Kitchen appliance comprising a lid: A kitchen appliance comprising a housing (14), a pitcher (22) that can be removed from the housing (14), a driving motor (16) that is disposed inside the housing (14), and a tool shaft (12) of a coupling device (32), which is arranged inside the pitcher (22) and is mounted via...

20060123997 - Device for producing dough products: A manually operable device for making dough pockets can have a respective frame formed in shells hinged together so that the faces of the frame members can bond dough pockets together around their peripheries and cut off excess dough from the dough pockets. Ribs can be provided to subdivide the...

20060123998 - Delivery head for espresso coffee machines: A delivery head for espresso coffee machines comprises a top supporting element pivoted to a bottom supporting element in turn made rigid with the machine body, said bottom supporting element comprising an infusion recess provided for receiving a coffee holding capsule, said delivery head further comprising an operating lever operating...

20060123999 - Motor assembly with water control features: A motor assembly 10 includes motor 14 having a rotatable shaft 15. A cover 16 has a flange 18 including a motor support 20 therein receiving at least a portion of the motor 14 therein. The cover 16 includes a water dam 22 extending from a surface of the flange...

20060124000 - System for dehulling by cylinder provided with a pneumatic conveyor: The invention relates to a system for dehulling by cylinders, in particular to a system for dehulling grain fruits. An exemplary system includes a pair of rubber cylinders arranged in a housing. The product supply is carried out with the aid of a chute in a pneumatic conveyor which operates...

20060112831 - Cold beverage dispenser: The invention presents a cold beverage dispenser which uses a heat exchanger to cool incoming water with a very cold closed loop of chilled coolant. Under control of a control system, the cooled water from the heat exchanger is mixed with uncooled in put water to regulate its temperature, then...

20060112830 - Espresso coffee machine: An espresso coffee machine (1) having a water tank (13), an electrical resistance heating element (8), a pump (14) connected for pumping water from the water tank to the heating element (8) for heating the water, a bayonet holder element (11), a dose holder element (9) for holding a pre-packaged...

20060112832 - Coffee maker with mechanical coffee level indicator: There is provided a coffee maker having a housing with a lid and a base, a control panel for operating the coffee maker, a coffee dispenser, an actuator for dispensing the coffee into a cup or container and a removable drip tray to catch any spilling of the coffee. Within...

20060112833 - Cooking by utilizing a cluster analysis and cooking utensils therefor: The invention relates to a method for cooking items that are to be cooked in a cooking chamber of a cooking utensil comprising a control and/or regulating mechanism which has access to primary, chronologically arranged measured data and secondary measured data of a state variable regarding at least one item...

20060112834 - Pressure cooker: A sealed cookware and servingware object, such as a pressure cooker, is provided. The object is temperature and pressure regulated using control technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and temperature sensors associated with the objects. In a first embodiment, the temperature sensor is at least partially embedded in...

20060112835 - Automatically basting cooking apparatus and associated method: An automatic basting apparatus includes a roasting pan having a food support surface and a chamber for receiving cooking fluids draining from food disposed on the support surface during a cooking operation. A supply tube mounted to the roasting pan communicates at one end with the chamber and has a...

20060112836 - Frying device: A frying device comprises a unit for conveying food to be fried, a frying drum and a feed device which takes food from a food container, weighing and conveying it to a drum....

20060112837 - Rotisserie roaster smoker: A self-contained apparatus having a rotating flavor barrel for roasting, grilling, searing, rotisserie cooking, and smoking food. The apparatus is easily assembled, disassembled and transported making it ideal for “tailgate” cooking. The apparatus may be mounted on a wheeled frame or on a vehicle mounted frame. The apparatus can include...

20060112838 - Electric skillet with magnetic self-reversing stirrer that is removable: A cooking skillet that provides a unique automatic stirring system for continuously stirring foods during cooking. The cooking skillet comprises a base, a receptacle, a heating element, and an automatic stirring system. The automatic stirring system comprises a stirring wand located in the receptacle and a bracket located in the...

20060112839 - Industrial nutcracker: An improved nutcracker and shelling process use centrifugal force to accelerate nuts so that their shells shatter upon impacting a target surface. The nutcracker includes an impeller having an intake for receiving nuts and an outlet for discharging the nuts. During operation, the impeller is spun so that the nuts...