公开(公告)号：US08251327B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12799054

申请日：2010-04-16

申请人： James C. Purgatorio ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons ,  David W. Kirby ,  Peter Rivera-Pierola

发明人： James C. Purgatorio ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons ,  David W. Kirby ,  Peter Rivera-Pierola

IPC分类号： A47F5/00

CPC分类号： A47J47/01 ,  A47F1/123 ,  A47F5/08 ,  A47J47/16

摘要： A container holder adapted to hold a container between two spaced apart prongs is provided herein. The prongs clamp the container with a clamping force large enough to hold the container, but small enough to avoid damaging the container. The prongs may be spaced apart to fit different-sized containers, while the clamping force still meets these criteria. The clamping force may be provided by a substantially constant-force spring or a variable-force spring. In a method according to the present invention, a stack of nested containers is held in a container holder as described, for subsequent removal of a selected container from the stack.

摘要翻译： 本文提供了适于将容器保持在两个间隔开的插脚之间的容器保持架。 叉头夹紧容器，其夹紧力足够大以容纳容器，但足够小以避免损坏容器。 插脚可以间隔开以适合不同尺寸的容器，而夹紧力仍然满足这些标准。 夹紧力可以由基本上恒定的力弹簧或可变力弹簧来提供。 在根据本发明的方法中，如所述将一堆嵌套的容器保持在容器保持器中，以便随后从堆叠中移除选定的容器。

公开(公告)号：US07981455B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12077043

申请日：2008-03-14

申请人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Ron Dorsten ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Jenny Hong ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Christopher Juneau ,  Steven Konold ,  Richard Montafi ,  Benny Nunley ,  Charles E. Rose ,  David Bone ,  Tiffany Curry ,  Eddie R Mann ,  Mario G. Ceste ,  Curtis Clarence Pinnow ,  Ly Nguyen ,  Mitchell Strew ,  Andrew Courier ,  Kevin Keough ,  Richard Terrazzano ,  Douglas Christian Greening ,  John Meisner ,  John A. J. Wedel ,  John M. Corliss ,  Joseph Gerstmann ,  James Lozouski ,  William Day ,  Doug Jones ,  Roberto Nevarez ,  Keith Stanger ,  Jerry Sank

发明人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Ron Dorsten ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Jenny Hong ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Christopher Juneau ,  Steven Konold ,  Richard Montafi ,  Benny Nunley ,  Charles E. Rose ,  David Bone ,  Tiffany Curry ,  Eddie R Mann ,  Mario G. Ceste ,  Curtis Clarence Pinnow ,  Ly Nguyen ,  Mitchell Strew ,  Andrew Courier ,  Kevin Keough ,  Richard Terrazzano ,  Douglas Christian Greening ,  John Meisner ,  John A. J. Wedel ,  John M. Corliss ,  Joseph Gerstmann ,  James Lozouski ,  William Day ,  Doug Jones ,  Roberto Nevarez ,  Keith Stanger ,  Jerry Sank

IPC分类号： A23L1/01

CPC分类号： A47J37/1228 ,  B65B43/305

摘要： An automated food processing system and method are provided that allow food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. A conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种自动化食品加工系统和方法，其允许将食物分配，油炸并包装在合适的容器中，该容器可以是单个部分尺寸的容器。 在一个实施例中，系统包括用于分配，油炸和包装食物的分离的自动模块。 在一个实施例中，自动分配装置将预定部分的食物从大容量储存容器或食物分配盒分配到自动油炸装置，该自动油炸装置可包括至少一个具有多个含食物隔间的圆形油炸轮。 食物油炸后，从油炸装置中分配到自动包装装置。 自动包装装置将食物分配到可以是单个部分尺寸的容器的容器，该容器被回收，竖立并保持在适当位置以便通过自动化容器处理系统填充。 输送系统将填充的容器运送到合适的接收位置。

公开(公告)号：US07775156B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11413870

申请日：2006-04-28

申请人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Juan Carlos Caviedes ,  Matthew R. Segal

发明人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Juan Carlos Caviedes ,  Matthew R. Segal

IPC分类号： A47J37/12

CPC分类号： A47J37/1295

摘要： An open top fry basket device suited for use in a semi-automated food processing station, system and method is provided that allows cooked food items to be dispensed through a pivotable bottom of the fry basket actuated by the operator. The efficient and ergonomic design permits emptying of the fry basket without necessitating the turning over of the basket to dump the contents into a food storage bin.

摘要翻译： 提供了适用于半自动食品加工站，系统和方法的开放的顶部油炸篮装置，其允许通过由操作者致动的油炸篮的可枢转底部来分配烹饪食物。 有效和符合人体工程学的设计允许排空油炸篮，而不需要翻转篮子，将内容物倒入食品储藏箱。

公开(公告)号：US07703636B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US11982520

申请日：2007-11-02

申请人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Craig Conley ,  Ron Dorsten ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Jenny M. Hong ,  David Bone ,  Brian Rudesill ,  Mario G. Ceste ,  Doug Christian Greening ,  Kevin Keough ,  John Meisner ,  Curtis Clarence Pinnow ,  John A. J. Wedel

发明人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  Craig Conley ,  Ron Dorsten ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Jenny M. Hong ,  David Bone ,  Brian Rudesill ,  Mario G. Ceste ,  Doug Christian Greening ,  Kevin Keough ,  John Meisner ,  Curtis Clarence Pinnow ,  John A. J. Wedel

IPC分类号： G07F11/04

CPC分类号： B65B43/305 ,  A47J37/1228

摘要： A device and method are provided for dispensing a quantity of food to be cooked. The device includes a freezer, a storage container located in the freezer, means located in the freezer for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food from the storage container into a secondary container, and means for dispensing the quantity of food from the secondary container to a location outside the freezer. The means for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food may be, for example, a magazine with dual spiral flights for dispensing food items one at a time, or a vibratory conveyor cooperating with a device for determining a quantity of food in the secondary conveyor and means for terminating the dispensing when a predetermined quantity of food is sensed. The secondary container may have an opening in its bottom and be movable laterally to align its opening with an opening in the freezer.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于分配一定数量待烹饪食物的装置和方法。 该装置包括冷冻器，位于冷冻器中的储存容器，位于冷冻器中的装置，用于将预定量的食物从储存容器分配到次级容器中，以及用于将食物从次级容器分配到位置的装置 在冷柜之外。 用于分配预定量的食物的装置可以是例如具有用于一次一个地分配食物的双螺旋形航行器的仓，或与用于确定次级输送机中的食物量的装置配合的振动输送机 用于当检测到预定量的食物时终止分配。 次级容器在其底部可以具有开口并且可以横向移动以使其开口与冷冻器中的开口对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20090255413A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12082422

申请日：2008-04-11

申请人： Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons

发明人： Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons

IPC分类号： A47J43/04 ,  A23L1/32 ,  A23L1/01

CPC分类号： A47J43/20 ,  A23L15/00

摘要： An apparatus and method of treating eggs and other food products and a method and apparatus for releasing an egg and other food products from a food-retaining ring are provided. The apparatus includes one or more food-retaining rings suitable to be disposed on a treating surface; and a ring shaped release tool, the exterior perimeter of the release tool being adapted to fit closely to the inside perimeter of the ring. The method of treating eggs and other food products comprises: adding a food product to a volume defined by an interior of a ring disposed on a cooking surface; treating the food product to form a self-supporting mass; and inserting a complementary-shaped release member within the ring containing the self-supporting mass, the release member being adapted to fit closely to an inside perimeter of the ring.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种处理鸡蛋和其他食品的设备和方法以及从食物保持环中释放鸡蛋和其他食品的方法和装置。 该装置包括适于设置在处理表面上的一个或多个食物保持环; 和环形释放工具，所述释放工具的外周适于紧密地配合到所述环的内周边。 处理鸡蛋和其他食品的方法包括：将食品添加到由设置在烹饪表面上的环的内部限定的体积中; 处理食品以形成自支撑块; 并且将互补形状的释放构件插入到包含自支撑块的环内，所述释放构件适于紧密地配合到所述环的内周边。

公开(公告)号：US07594582B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US11413352

申请日：2006-04-28

申请人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  John J. Mazurkiewicz ,  William J. Reimann

发明人： Gerald A. Sus ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons ,  Glenn Schackmuth ,  John J. Mazurkiewicz ,  William J. Reimann

IPC分类号： B65D25/00

CPC分类号： A47J27/18 ,  A47J36/24 ,  A47J43/18

摘要： A method is provided for storing a cooked food in a flexible-walled container having an opening. The method includes placing a quantity of food in a flexible-walled container and submerging at least a portion of the container in a liquid with the opening being located so that liquid does not enter the opening. At least the lower portion of the container is maintained in the liquid and the food is maintained in the container below the surface of the liquid. The liquid collapses the container to seal the container. The temperature of the liquid may be maintained at a non-ambient temperature to heat or cool the food as it is stored. The method may also include storing the food adjacent a work surface, or at a remote main vat and transporting the rack to the work surface at which a serving that includes the food is prepared.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于将熟食储存在具有开口的柔性壁容器中的方法。 该方法包括将一定数量的食物放置在柔性壁容器中并将容器的至少一部分浸入液体中，其中开口被定位成使得液体不进入开口。 容器的至少下部保持在液体中，并且将食物保持在液体表面下方的容器中。 液体塌陷容器以密封容器。 液体的温度可以保持在非环境温度，以便在储存食物时加热或冷却食物。 该方法还可以包括将食物储存在工作表面附近，或者在远程主缸处，并将架子运送到工作表面，在该工作表面准备包括食物的作业。

公开(公告)号：US20090214736A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12072339

申请日：2008-02-26

申请人： Manuel Calzada ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons

发明人： Manuel Calzada ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Paul G. Simmons

IPC分类号： A47J43/00 ,  A23L1/01

CPC分类号： A47J37/0611 ,  A23L5/10 ,  A23L5/13 ,  A23L5/15

摘要： A commercial cooking apparatus is provided for simultaneous steaming and two-sided grilling of food items having non-uniform thickness and/or variations in nominal thickness. The apparatus includes a compressible, heat-resistant ring member, and optionally a flexible, non-stick, heat-resistant film material associated with the ring member to form a cavity defined by the inner perimeter of the ring member. A cooking method is also disclosed, wherein a food item and a quantity of water are introduced into the cavity, and the food item is simultaneously cooked by the heated upper and lower platens of a conventional clamshell grill or similar apparatus and by steam generated by heating the water.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种商业烹饪设备，用于同时蒸煮和双面烧烤具有不均匀厚度和/或标称厚度变化的食品。 该装置包括可压缩的耐热环构件和可选地与环构件相关联的柔性，不粘的耐热膜材料，以形成由环构件的内周限定的空腔。 还公开了一种烹饪方法，其中将食物和一定量的水引入空腔中，并且食物同时由常规蛤壳式格栅或类似装置的加热的上下压板和通过加热产生的蒸汽烹饪 水。

公开(公告)号：USRE32994E

公开(公告)日：1989-07-25

申请号：US184438

申请日：1988-04-21

申请人： Lee A. Adamson ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Craig L. Bergling

发明人： Lee A. Adamson ,  Henry T. Ewald ,  Craig L. Bergling

IPC分类号： A47J37/06

CPC分类号： A47J37/0611

摘要： A clamshell type grill having an upper cooking platen mounted on a platen support arm for swinging movement between a lower cook position overlying a lower cooking platen and a raised position inclined upwardly from the lower cooking platen. The upper platen is manually operable to its lower cook position in which an arm stop in the arm engages an arm stop abutment and a pneumatic clamp cylinder is arranged to press and hold the platen support arm in its lower cook position. The upper platen is mounted on the platen support arm for limited floating movement in a direction perpendicular to the upper platen and adjustable platen stops on the platen support arm are arranged to engage platen stop abutments on the upper platen to limit downward movement of the upper platen to a preset lower position relative to the platen support arm and thereby control spacing of the upper platen from the lower platen.