| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 099516000 | By applying fluid | 25 |
| 20080257174 | Smoker box - A smoker box is disclosed for use in imparting smoked flavor to foods being cooked on a grill or outdoor oven. The smoker box has a tray for holding wood chips or the like and a base for holding the tray in spaced relationship therefrom. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090095170 | MARINADE CONTAINER - A marinade container has a base element having an inner surface provided with a plurality of tines which are configured for puncturing holes in a surface of a piece of food product, the base element also having an outer surface, and a lid element having an inner surface provided with a plurality of tines which are configured for puncturing holes in a piece of food product, the lid element and the base element being connectable with one another so as to define an inner space in which a piece of food product can be accommodated and the tines on the inner surface of the base element and on the inner surface of the lid element being configured so that when the piece of food product is accommodated in the inner space the tines of the base element puncture holes in one surface of the piece of food product and the tines of the inner surface of the lid element simultaneously puncture holes in an opposite surface of the piece of food product for increasing a diffusion of marinade into the food product and for thereby increasing an effectiveness with which the piece of food product is marinated and made tender. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090255417 | Fun dipper - There is disclosed a dipper to hold a cookie or other material to submerge the cookie or material into milk or other desired liquid. In one embodiment, the dipper includes a perforated top cover, a perforated bottom spoon structure, a handle, and a slide mechanism to open an close the perforated top cover of the dipper. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090266245 | LIQUID FOOD HEATING APPARATUS & STEAM JET NOZZLE FOR LIQUID FOOD HEATING APPARATUS - A liquid food heating apparatus includes: a steam jet nozzle ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100064905 | Process for Conducting Cleaning Operations in a Fluid-Receiving Device of a Foodstuff-Processing Apparatus, and Fluid-Receiving Device and Foodstuff-Processing Apparatus Therefor - A process for conducting cleaning operations at predetermined time intervals in a chamber or container of a fluid-receiving device of a foodstuff-processing apparatus first comprises receiving a first fluid in the chamber or container. Then, first and second degrees of cleaning are determined at first and second moments in time, respectively. Then, a first difference between the first and second degrees of cleaning is determined. In a first case, in which the second degree of cleaning lies below a first limit value, the action duration of the at least one cleaning agent during at least one subsequent cleaning operation is set depending on the first degree of cleaning. In a second case, in which the second degree of cleaning lies above the first limit value, a greater amount of cleaning agent is supplied and/or the time interval between two subsequent, successive cleaning operations is shortened. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120090479 | Fluid Flavoring Apparatus - The present invention provides advantages and alternatives over the prior art by providing a fluid flavoring apparatus that incorporates a flavoring such as a substantially pure sweetener compound that is substantially free of binders and fillers applied upon or within a portion of the flavoring apparatus. The flavoring apparatus may be made in various geometric shapes and of various materials that can facilitate the adhesion of the flavoring material to the fluid flavoring apparatus. The geometric shapes can also facilitate the dissolving of the flavoring in the fluid. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120199018 | APPARATUS FOR DISPERSION OF A SECOND PHASE INTO A NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID BASE PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for producing a non-Newtonian fluid product including a non-Newtonian fluid base product including at least one second phase is disclosed. A second phase dispersion apparatus is disclosed which receives the at least one second phase and the non-Newtonian fluid base product and disperses the at least one second phase within the non-Newtonian fluid base product to produce the non-Newtonian fluid product. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130055907 | SPIRAL GAS-SOLIDS CONTACT APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for contacting gas and solids in the manufacture of edibles, and particularly in connection with coating edible particulate solids. A drum is positioned around an inner tube so that an annular space is defined between the drum and the tube. A rotatable spiral element defines a gas pathway in the annular space, such that rotation of the spiral pushes particulate solids through the drum while the solids are contacted with gas in the annular space. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130298784 | ADDING AN ADDITIVE TO A PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - A method for treating a product suitable for human consumption, for example, a meat product, such as slaughtered poultry or parts thereof, in which a large number of products are successively supplied, optionally in groups, to an inspection station in which each product is subjected to a visual inspection to detect a defect on the respective product. If a decision is made to provide a specific additive-addition treatment to a product, the product is supplied to an additive-addition station, where the product is subjected to an additive-addition treatment and an additive is added to at least one part of the outside of each product or the inside of each product. | 11-14-2013 |
| 099532000 | By injecting needle | 8 |
| 20100107902 | Kitchen injector - A cooking fluid injector including a barrel with a plunger operably moved by a trigger. The amount of movement of the trigger is controlled by a selector switch that provides for a preselected ejection of fluid with each depression of the trigger. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110083567 | Food Preparation Device - An improved food preparation device for tenderizing and injecting marinade into a food product is contemplated. In one aspect, the device includes one or more needles having features for improved marinade dispersion. In another aspect, the device may include an adjustable guard configured to cause marinade to be injected when a bottom surface of the adjustable guard impacts a food surface. The amount of marinade injected is related to the distance the adjustable guard or plunger travels thereby providing even marinade distribution through the food being prepared. The configuration also provides a variable marinade flow rate related to a force applied to the device or the speed at which the device is operated. The adjustable guard may be vertically adjustable relative to an outlet end of the needles to allow the depth of penetration of the needles to be precisely controlled prior to initiation of marinade injection. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20150342206 | FLAVOR ACCELERATOR SYSTEM - A flavor accelerator system to speed imparting flavor into a foodstuff within a container comprising a hollow needle, where the hollow need extends between a tip and an end; a hose attached to the end of the hollow needle, where the hose is attached to a carbon dioxide canister at an opposite end from the hollow needle; and an injection lid on the container, where the injection lid seals the container, and where the injection lid includes an inlet port within the injection lid; and an injection nipple at a top of the injection port, where the injection nipple receives the hollow needle; wherein the hollow needle injects carbon dioxide into the container through the inlet port within the injection lid to accelerate the speed at which the foodstuff is flavored. | 12-03-2015 |
| 099533000 | With means to move needle or work | 5 |
| 20090249964 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTING LIQUID INTO FOOD OBJECTS - The present invention discloses an apparatus for injecting liquid into food objects, the apparatus is comprised of a frame, an endless belt, and means for propelling the endless belt to convey the food objects. One or more needles with a passage for penetrating said food objects, a needle holder for holding said one or more needle, and a blending means for blending together substances to create the liquid are present. A supply means for supplying the liquid to the needles, a means for moving the needle holder, wherein the needles injects the liquid into the food objects while communicating with the food objects, and control means, wherein the control means controls the blending means for blending together plurality of substances to create the liquid based on predetermined recipes selected by the control means in response to an input from operator as well as the injection process, is further present. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100147162 | MACHINE FOR INJECTING FLUIDS INTO MEAT OR FISH PRODUCTS - A machine for injecting fluids into meat or fish products includes an injection head with parallel hollow needles that can be retracted by a contrast elastic device, provided to be lifted and lowered in relation to a conveyor for conveying products, each needle having an inlet opening leading into its cannula that can be located in a pressurized fluid injection chamber having a fluid inlet, the chamber being formed by a block with longitudinal ducts interconnected by ducts and a plurality of transverse ducts for the passage of the needles intersecting the longitudinal ducts, each duct including sleeves provided with seals, the block being detachable from a housing for the head and fixed by oscillating plates, one for guiding the needles and the other carrying a plurality of cylinders supplying the contrast elastic device. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110297014 | FLAVOR INJECTOR - A novel device and a novel method to inject solid flavor and liquid flavor into the bodies of meat, bread, cake, sausage, and the like. The device comprises of a hollow tube, a projector rod, and a support rod. One end of the support rod helps in keeping the projector rod steady and stable and the other end of the support rod holds the hollow tube in place and also allows the hollow tube to move back and forth against the projector rod. Once the hollow tube containing the flavor material is injected into the body of meat and the like then the flavor material inside the hollow tube is released into the body of the meat and the like by pulling back the hollow tube against the projector rod and that is the novel idea. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20130228081 | INJECTING MACHINE FOR INJECTING BRINE INTO MEAT PIECES - Injecting machine includes a conveyor having a surface for conveying meat pieces in a forward direction; first and second injection heads consecutively arranged over the conveyor relative to the forward direction and with the second injection head installed at a higher level over the surface than the first injection head; a plurality of needles mounted on each injection head, each needle having a longitudinal inner passage, at least one inlet opening in communication with the inner passage and a plurality of outlet openings in communication with the inner passage; head driving device for alternately reciprocating the first and second injection heads between an upper position, enabling the meat pieces to pass, and a lower position, in which the lower needle portions are stuck into the meat pieces; and brine supplying device for supplying brine to the needles when the injection heads are in the lower position. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20150305356 | INJECTING MACHINE FOR INJECTING BRINE INTO MEAT PIECES - A machine for injecting brine into meat pieces includes a conveyor having a support surface for conveying meat pieces in a forward step by step movement, each step having a predetermined length, first and second injection heads consecutively arranged over the conveyor relative to the forward direction, each injection head having an array of injection needles covering a whole width of the conveyor support surface. A length of the conveyor support surface corresponds to the predetermined length of the steps of the conveyor step by step movement, head driving device for alternately reciprocating the injection heads between an upper position, enabling the meat pieces to pass under the injection heads, and a lower position, where the injection needles are stuck into the meat pieces located under the injection heads, and brine supplying device supplying brine to the injection needles at least when the injection heads are at their lower position. | 10-29-2015 |
| 099534000 | Particular liquid | 8 |
| 20080223227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A LIQUID CONTAINING A POST-HARVEST TREATMENT ORGANIC COMPOUND TO GENERALLY SPHERICAL OR OVOID AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE ITEMS - An apparatus for applying a liquid containing a post-harvest-treatment organic compound to generally spherical or ovoid produce items, the apparatus including: a first set of cylindrical brushes, each rotatable about its axis in a first direction, the axes of the first set of brushes being generally parallel, lying generally in a common horizontal plane, and positioned sufficiently close to one another to create a rolling transport platform having a series of alternating peaks and troughs for the items; a second set of at least one brush positioned above the first set so that the bristles of both sets are deformed as the items pass between them. The liquid is applied to the second brush set, which may include multiple rotating cylindrical brushes having horizontal parallel axes, at least one stationary or movable flat brush, multiple right-conical section brushes, or multiple cylindrical brushes having skewed, horizontal axes. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20150296858 | APPLICATION SYSTEM WITH RECYCLE AND RELATED USE OF ANTIMICROBIAL QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND - An antimicrobial application system is disclosed, comprising an antimicrobial application unit and a recycle unit. An initial, dilute antimicrobial composition is prepared. The composition is provided to the antimicrobial application unit and applied to workpieces, such as raw poultry. After application to the workpieces, the composition is returned to the recycle tank. The concentration of the antimicrobial in the recycle tank is monitored, and additional antimicrobial is automatically added if the concentration of the antimicrobial in the composition falls below a desired amount. The composition is periodically diverted to a capture tank, and the antimicrobial is selectively removed from the composition. The removed antimicrobial and remaining composition are then disposed of in appropriate manners. The antimicrobial is preferably a quaternary ammonium compound, is more preferably an alkylpyridinium chloride, and is most preferably cetylpyridinium chloride. | 10-22-2015 |
| 099535000 | Brine | 2 |
| 20120073454 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEHYDRATING CO-EXTRUDED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products, wherein an aqueous salt solution is supplied to the exterior of the co-extruded food products. A device for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20130092035 | Food bringing apparatus - A food brining apparatus is described that consists of a vessel for containing the brining solution and foodstuff, a series of paired inwardly extending tabs against which a foodstuff submergence retention means is vertically positioned to retain the foodstuff entirely submerged in the brining solution to counteract any foodstuff buoyancy, and a snap fit lid to maintain the interior environment of the brining solution separate from the external environment during the brining process. The foodstuff submergence retention means takes the form of a plate, a bar, a bar with perpendicularly extending arms, or a basket that are engaged with the paired inwardly extending tabs to maintain the foodstuffs submerged in the brining solution. | 04-18-2013 |
| 099536000 | Water | 4 |
| 20090277342 | OZONE TREATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention generally relates to systems and processes for treating food items with ozone water, particularly including the application of ozone either after cooking or before cooling. In one example, a food item is cooked or heated at a first processing station and then transferred to a second station where it may be cooled or packaged. In some cases, particularly in large processing facilities, the food item is transferred from the first station to the second station by a conveyor belt. An ozone water distributor is positioned to spray the food item with ozone water as it travels along the belt from the first station to the second station. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120079951 | Apparatus and Method for Surface Treatment of a Food Product - A method and apparatus for treatment of an outer surface of a food product are provided using a fluid having properties selected for treating the surface and bringing the fluid into contact with an outer surface of the food product in a generally continuous manner in a commercial food processing environment. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130160659 | NOODLE STRING TREATMENT APPARATUS AND TREATMENT METHOD - To provide a noodle string treatment apparatus and treatment method capable of manufacturing instant noodles that are short noodle strings. The noodle string treatment apparatus of the present invention has: a cutting device having a rotary blade and cutting a batch of noodle strings into a predetermined length; and a control device for controlling a blade edge peripheral speed of the rotary blade, wherein the control device changes the blade edge peripheral speed of the rotary blade during rotation thereof. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140116271 | Vegetable Fermenting Kitchenware - A kitchenware apparatus and container for producing fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut, comprising a screw top or Mason jar, a threaded jar lid with moat and an oblong top slot opening, an inverted cup that fits within the moat, a plunger sized to fit within the neck of the jar and having a keyed handle that extends up through the slot in the lid, and a compression spring. The lid moat and inverted cup comprise an airlock or one way valve that allows fermentation gases to escape but prevents outside air from entering. The screw lid, spring and plunger comprise a press that compresses the fermenting vegetables to press juice from the vegetables and to hold the vegetables under the liquid surface to prevent mold or other spoilage and to prevent browning. | 05-01-2014 |
