Abstract

A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway (120) and a plurality of openings (122) radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members (152) are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings (122), with the gate members (152) are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/72 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices transferring materials in bulk from one conveyor to several conveyors or vice versa
• B65G 51/01 - Hydraulic transport of articles
• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows
• B65B 39/00 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers

Goods & Services

(1) Frozen processed vegetables.

Abstract

A fryer can include a base having a reservoir for receiving oil for frying a food product and a hood coupled to the base. The fryer can have an inlet at an upstream section and an outlet at a downstream section. At least one conveyor can move food product from the inlet to the outlet. A first baffle member and second baffle member can be positioned over the conveyor to define a frying chamber therebetween. The first and second baffle members can restrict air from flowing into the frying chamber from outside of the frying chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips

Abstract

A freeze tunnel can have a conveyor configured to move food product from a first end to a second end. At least one first cooling unit and at least one first fan can be positioned on the first side of the conveyor, and at least one second cooling unit and at least one second fan can be positioned on the second side of the conveyor. The fans can cooperate to circulate air inside the freeze tunnel in two opposite rotational directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25D 25/04 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by conveyors

Abstract

A method of converting a conventional atmospheric frying device to a vacuum frying device is provided. The method includes positioning a hood on top of a conventional frying device to provide an enclosure for drawing a vacuum within the modified devices. In addition, the method can include strengthening the existing vat so that it is capable of withstanding the forces associated with vacuum frying.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips

Abstract

A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding

Abstract

A method and apparatus for smoking food products includes a method or apparatus configured to provide a pH level of a smoked food product. The determination of the pH level of the smoked product provides an objective measure of the amount of smoke received by the food product, as well as an indication of the agreeability of the flavor of the food product. Based on the determination of the pH level, the method and apparatus can be adjusted to provide a more consistent, high quality smoked food product.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23B 4/052 - Smoke generators

Goods & Services

(1) Frozen snacks made of a filling consisting primarily of cheese or a cheese blend covered with an outer shell consisting of bread crumbs, cracker crumbs, and/or crushed chips.

Abstract

A cutting apparatus for slicing potatoes includes an impeller hub block, impeller tubes radially extending from the impeller hub block, and a cutting assembly circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the impeller hub block. The impeller hub block includes a potato holding area and an opening for receiving potatoes into the holding area. The impeller tubes have an entry aperture and an exit aperture, and a longitudinal length greater than about 5 inches. The impeller hub block is rotatable about a central vertical axis and each impeller tube is rotatable about its own longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23N 15/00 - Machines or apparatus for other treatment of fruits or vegetables for human purposesMachines or apparatus for topping or skinning flower bulbs
• B26D 1/50 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having an endless band-knife or the like with a plurality of band-knives or the like
• B26D 3/26 - Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut madeApparatus therefor to obtain segments other than slices, e.g. cutting pies specially adapted for cutting fruit or vegetables, e.g. for onions

Goods & Services

(1) Dough enrobed turnovers and/or dough enrobed sandwiches with filling.

Goods & Services

(1) Processed vegetables. (2) Frozen vegetables.

Goods & Services

(1) Processed and frozen vegetables.

Goods & Services

(1) Processed and frozen vegetables. (2) Frozen vegetables.