Foods and beverages: apparatus inventions 09/06

20060207432 - Beverage maker suitable for use at high altitudes: A beverage maker has a valve structure (13; 43; 153) adapted block the return of water from a boiler (5) to its water reservoir (2) in response to a water pressure from the boiler exceeding a shut-off pressure value. The valve structure (7; 47; 107) further includes a discharge outlet...

20060207433 - Beverage preparing method for beverage dispenser and beverage dispenser: An espresso-based beverage is prepared by putting a prescribed quantity of milky foam powder into a cup; injecting a prescribed quantity of hot water from a jet nozzle into the cup to dissolve and beat the milky foam powder to generate milky foam; and pouring a prescribed quantity of espresso...

20060207434 - Liquid crystal display: In a liquid crystal display, an enclosure is formed by detachably fitting a synthetic resin-made front enclosure including a liquid crystal panel with a synthetic resin-made rear enclosure, and the enclosure is fitted upright to a stand by drilling a substantially U-shaped stand hole in the middle of a bottom...

20060207435 - Apparatus and methods for producing food products: Apparatus 30 for production of food products, which apparatus 30 comprises a feed section 40 and a compression section 41, the feed section 40 comprising open channels 50 into which food for processing is introduced by a plurality of regulating helixes 70 and drive elements 51 in the channels 50...

20060207436 - Integrated compact food process line and process: A cellularly-integrated food process line (30) is a combination of several diverse cells (32, 24, 36, 38), which are diverse because each performs non-identical operations. Such cells (32, 24, 36, 38) are configured to perform at least one sub-process as marinade, form, cook, dust coat, batter coat, crumb coat, fry,...

20060207437 - Relay switch for toaster: The present invention discloses a relay switch arrangement for a toaster, the arrangement has an actuating member releasably engaged to the engaging metal positioned above the electromagnet, and shifted between a power-on position and a power-off default position. A homing spring is provided biasing against the actuating member for maintaining...

20060207438 - Method and device for deep-frying food: The invention relates to a deep-frying device having a closed system, wherein the frying fat or oil can be pumped round continuously from a feedstock reservoir (3), in which the oil can be kept at the desired temperature, to the deep-frying vessel (2) and back to the feedstock reservoir (3),...

20060207439 - Method and apparatus for transferring liquids: A method and system for replacing used oil in a vat, the system including a nozzle having inner and outer concentric passageways, the outer passageway being connected to a supply of replacement oil, pumps associated with each of the inner and outer passageways, with a valve structure and a nozzle,...

20060207440 - Steam oven: There is provided a highly safe steam oven capable of controlling the amount of steam generated appropriately. Water dripped from a water feeder to the inside of a cooking chamber is converted into steam by a heater in the cooking chamber. The thus generated steam in the cooking chamber is...

20060207441 - Lid assembly for device for drying foods: A device for drying food is disclosed in an embodiment as a container including a bowl having a side wall terminating at a top edge defining an opening and a cover substantially covering the opening; a basket assembly disposed in the bowl and rotatable relative to the container about an...

20060207442 - Container and method for cooling: The present invention relates to a container and a method for cooling the container contents by microwave radiation. The container (10) includes a lid (20), at least one integrated electrical cooler (70), at least one integrated microwave receiving rectenna (50), and at least one integrated microwave shield (60) for shielding...

20060207443 - Brine device: A device for introducing a liquid, such as brine, into an animal product, such as meat, ham and the like, comprises a mounting member on which the product can be arranged and a holder at some distance from the mounting member. The holder bears hollow needles oriented transversely with respect...

20060207444 - Automotive leather cutting station: A sheet material cutting table includes a base comprising a foot component and a turntable component and a table top rotatably supported on the base to rotate about a generally vertical axis. The table top includes a support formation and a planar top component defining a planar work surface. At...

20060201329 - Coffee pod making method and apparatus: An apparatus for assembling a coffee pod includes a filter sheet, a receptacle, and a plunger. A portion of the plunger conforms to a portion of a cavity of the receptacle so that when the filter sheet is placed over the receptacle cavity and the plunger is thrust against the...

20060201330 - Combined beverage container and horn assembly: A combined beverage container and horn assembly is provided. The combined beverage container and horn assembly may be easily assembled and disassembled for configuration either as a horn assembly or a beverage container. The combined beverage container and horn assembly can include a first arrangement, a second arrangement, and a...

20060201331 - Effervescent beverage product and method for drinking the same: An effervescent beverage having an effervescent gas dissolved therein is described. The beverage remains pressurized until consumed and may have a smooth and silky texture when a sparingly soluble gas is used....

20060201332 - Device for pumping a liquid from a packaging or a container: The invention relates to a device for pumping a liquid from a packaging, for the distribution thereof in a heated, foamed or emulsified form, comprising a sub-assembly for aspiration by venturi effect which can be connected to the tubing of a pressurized liquid flow generator. Said sub-assembly comprises a body...

20060201333 - Waffle maker: A waffle maker has upper and lower baking plates each of which is powered with at lease one heating element for baking waffle. A power control unit responds to a temperature sensing unit to control power applied to the heaters and to maintain the heating plates both before and after...

20060201334 - Toaster with warming function: A toaster is disclosed with a warming function that operates after the toasting cycle is complete, thereby keeping the toast warm in the toasting chamber until the user is ready to remove it. The warming function is accomplished via a warming cycle timing circuit which is interposed between the conventional...

20060201336 - Fry pot splatter shield: A shield for a fry pot includes a sheet of rectangular, pliable metal that may be formed in a cylindrical shaping to overlap edges of the shield to create an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the fry pot. A series of holes in the metal are...

20060201335 - Roaster for seasoning marine algae: The present invention is related to the roaster for seasoning marine algae, comprising a main body comprised of an supplying unit formed to add raw material into an upper part thereof and an opening part capable to slidingly and horizontally insert a container into a lower part thereof; a roasting...

20060201337 - Cupcake shot glass method and system: A cupcake shot glass system comprising: a shot glass; a connector affixed to a bottom surface of the shot glass; and a bake cup liner affixable to the connector. A method of individualizing a cup cake shot glass system. The method comprises: choosing a size; choosing a theme; choosing a...

20060201338 - Accessory for a conventional automatic bread toaster: At least one removable accessory foodstuff holder is inserted into one slot of a conventional automatic toaster. When in place the foodstuff holder shields one side of a foodstuff from direct exposure to infrared radiation from one of the toaster slot's two opposing heating element and exposes the other side...

20060201339 - Coffee maker: A coffee maker is disclosed, having at least one coffee bean container adapted to receive whole coffee beans and a brewing module including a brewing chamber for brewing a coffee beverage by means of hot brewing water. The coffee bean container is subdivided into two compartments, whereby an individual coffee...

20060201340 - Buffer interface for fruit ripening display: Apparatuses and methods for interfacing the vents and display parts of a fruit ripening display are provided. In one aspect, a fruit ripening display comprises one or more display parts, one or more vents, and a butter interface that comprises an air flow channeler. In another aspect, a fruit ripening...

20060201341 - Flip ramp mechanical interlock for appliance: A locking system for an appliance has lid and feed chute locking components that include a spring-biased, ramp surfaced pivoting arm that is adapted to be activated to extend or retract a rod that activates or de-activates a motor drive of a food processor. The arm is activated by rotational...

20060201342 - Use of porous metal membrane for treating liquid foods: Treatments for input fluids involve contacting a treatment fluid with the input fluid while maintaining substantial separation of the fluids. This contacting occurs in a reaction vessel having the treatment fluid disposed on one side of a porous metal membrane and the input fluid disposed on the other side of...

20060201343 - Device for introducing brine into an animal product: A device for introducing a liquid, such as brine, into an animal product, such as meat, ham and the like, comprises a mounting member on which the product can be arranged and a holder at some distance from the mounting member. The holder bears hollow needles oriented transversely with respect...

20060196363 - Apparatus, system and method for infusing a pre-packaged pod: Disclosed is a beverage brewer which produces beverage by delivering brewing water to a quantity of brewing substance. The brewer includes a water source for providing water to the brewer. The water source may be in the form of a reservoir or pressurized waterline. A water supply line is provided...

20060196362 - Device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink: The invention relates to a device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink by extracting a dose of ground coffee contained in a capsule (8). Said device comprises a water reservoir (1), a pump (2), a heating body (15) and a water injection element (9) which are successively linked by...

20060196364 - Coffee & tea pod: A pod for mixing an amount of a tacky material and water. The pod may include a sidewall and a base positioned about the sidewall. The base may include a number of apertures and a number of spikes. The spikes may include a top point of about three (3) to...

20060196365 - Combined water cooler and hot beverage maker: A combined water cooler and hot beverage maker has a stand, a brewed beverage tank, a cold water compartment, and a dispenser actuator for dispensing cold water or brewed beverages. The tank includes a filter basket, a reservoir portion, and an outlet port. The reservoir portion is adapted to hold...

20060196366 - Cooking appliance condenser: The invention relates to a cooking appliance (1) comprising a condenser (23) for water vapour (V) generated by cooking and a water evaporator (24) for cooling said condenser. In such a way, the inventive appliance is provided with a device for condensing cooking vapours by cooling a condensation surface by...

20060196367 - Roasting apparatus: A roasting apparatus for cooking meat in an oven includes a rod, a pair of hooks and a frame. The rod extends between opposite ends along a longitudinal axis. The pair of hooks are coupled to said rod and spaced apart to retain the meat therebetween on the rod. The...

20060196368 - Smoking apparatus: A smoking apparatus that is placed into the cooking chamber of an outdoor grill is disclosed. A heating element is housed in an ash container, elevated with a riser and secured together with riser anchors. An arm contains and protects the heating element, resistance wires, and connected conductor wires is...

20060196363 - Apparatus, system and method for infusing a pre-packaged pod: Disclosed is a beverage brewer which produces beverage by delivering brewing water to a quantity of brewing substance. The brewer includes a water source for providing water to the brewer. The water source may be in the form of a reservoir or pressurized waterline. A water supply line is provided...

20060196362 - Device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink: The invention relates to a device for the preparation of a coffee-based drink by extracting a dose of ground coffee contained in a capsule (8). Said device comprises a water reservoir (1), a pump (2), a heating body (15) and a water injection element (9) which are successively linked by...

20060196364 - Coffee & tea pod: A pod for mixing an amount of a tacky material and water. The pod may include a sidewall and a base positioned about the sidewall. The base may include a number of apertures and a number of spikes. The spikes may include a top point of about three (3) to...

20060196365 - Combined water cooler and hot beverage maker: A combined water cooler and hot beverage maker has a stand, a brewed beverage tank, a cold water compartment, and a dispenser actuator for dispensing cold water or brewed beverages. The tank includes a filter basket, a reservoir portion, and an outlet port. The reservoir portion is adapted to hold...

20060196366 - Cooking appliance condenser: The invention relates to a cooking appliance (1) comprising a condenser (23) for water vapour (V) generated by cooking and a water evaporator (24) for cooling said condenser. In such a way, the inventive appliance is provided with a device for condensing cooking vapours by cooling a condensation surface by...

20060196367 - Roasting apparatus: A roasting apparatus for cooking meat in an oven includes a rod, a pair of hooks and a frame. The rod extends between opposite ends along a longitudinal axis. The pair of hooks are coupled to said rod and spaced apart to retain the meat therebetween on the rod. The...

20060196368 - Smoking apparatus: A smoking apparatus that is placed into the cooking chamber of an outdoor grill is disclosed. A heating element is housed in an ash container, elevated with a riser and secured together with riser anchors. An arm contains and protects the heating element, resistance wires, and connected conductor wires is...