Foods and beverages: apparatus inventions 02/08

20080047440 - Shish kabob unit: An apparatus for at least one of supporting, containing and rotating a pre-selected food product. The apparatus comprises a food contacting member having each of a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined length for one of receiving such pre-selected food product thereon and containing such pre-selected food product therein.... Agent: James Ray & Associates

20080047442 - Cheese vat for preparing soft fresh cheese, and cutting frame for a cheese vat: A cheese vat for at least preparing curd for soft fresh cheese, comprising at least one cutting frame provided with a cutting wire system, which has a frame which has at least two opposite frame parts between which cutting wire sections extend, which frame parts are provided with openings form... Agent: Quarles & Brady LLP

20080041234 - Machine for percolating a beverage from powdered material in a container: A machine for percolating a beverage from a powdered material in a container, the machine having a sprinkler located along a horizontal first axis; and a percolating member, which has two opposite percolating cups for housing respective containers, and is mounted to rotate about a horizontal second axis, crosswise to... Agent: Ladas & Parry

20080041235 - Coffee machine: A coffee machine comprising a heating device for heating water, a brewing chamber for accommodating a coffee pad to which water heated by the heating device is supplied in order for the coffee pad accommodated in the brewing chamber to develop its flavor, an outlet for the coffee so produced... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20080041236 - Device for preparing food for young children: A device for the preparation of powdered baby food having the capability to fill a vessel such as a baby bottle with a pre-determined amount of baby food, and also having a steam chamber to be used for sterilizing the vessels and other items. The device can be modified to... Agent: Winstead PC

20080041238 - Fryer: A fryer for business use is provided which can prevent degradation of cooking oil, secure a good cooking environment and improve a work efficiency. To this end, the fryer of this invention comprises: a water tank 32, 82 to store water; an oil tank 9, 51 arranged above the water... Agent: Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP

20080041240 - Method and apparatus for removing contaminants from a beverage: Methods and devices of the invention may be utilized to remove or reduce the quantity of one or more contaminants from a foodstuff, and particularly an alcoholic beverage. A contaminant removing material is formed into an object or is associated with an object. The beverage and the object are placed... Agent: Weide & Miller, Ltd.

20080034977 - Systems useful for beverage making machines: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of i) a conveyance system for the dispensing of particulate material;... Agent: Fay Sharpe LLP

20080034983 - Method and apparatus for forming a cavity within a banana: One aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus (2) for forming a cavity within a banana (1). The apparatus (2) includes a cutting tool (18) having an arcuate tubular cutter (7) extendible into the banana (1) to form a longitudinally extending cavity within the banana (1). Another aspect of... Agent: Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts

20080028944 - Multiple beverage brewer: The multiple beverage brewer utilizes the vacant vertical spaces in an establishment, opens counterspace, and allows placement of different products, such as coffee varieties and flavors, for simultaneous brewing. The vertical multiple coffee brewer begins with a base, a housing upon the base extending upright while leaving room for at... Agent: Paul M. Denk

20080028945 - Infusing device: An infusing device has a handle (2), a squeezing head (8) carried by a plunger (3), and a receptacle for holding a bag containing an infusible substance such as tea, coffee or herbs. The receptacle may include a number of elongate cage element (10), which are pivotally secured to the... Agent: Ira S. Dorman

20080028949 - Hot beverage making device comprising a boiler and connecting means for connecting the boiler to a housing of the device: During operation of the boiler (10), water is heated and water vapor bubbles are created inside the boiler (10). The formation of the bubbles causes varying moments about the center of mass of the boiler (10). The connecting means (30) are adapted to preventing transmittal to the housing (20) of... Agent: Philips Electronics North America Corporation Intellectual Property & Standards

20080028951 - Hand tool for squeezing, chopping; and pureeing food: The present invention relates to a hand tool for squeezing, chopping and pureeing food. The hand tool allows a user to chop, drain and/or puree food with one tool and can be used in conjunction with an ordinary bowl or colander. The hand tool of the present invention has a... Agent: Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, P.C.