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| 426519000 | With mixing or agitating, e.g., homogenizing, etc. | 47 |
| 20080199582 | Fat Products Containing Little or No Trans Fatty Acids - The present invention provides shortenings having little to no trans-fatty acids and low saturates. Such shortenings can be used to make various food products. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090130280 | BEVERAGE WHIPPER - A beverage whipper, including a whipper disk configured for spinning within the whipper and having a radius is disclosed. The whipper disk further includes a front surface and a plurality of forward-facing concave surfaces that divide the front surface into a plurality of front surface sections. The concave surfaces extend generally radially over more than half the radius and have a circumferential width and a depth, wherein the width is larger than the depth. The front surface sections have a total area that is at least 4-times the total area of the concave surfaces. Also, a beverage dispenser that includes the whipper for forming beverages having crema such as espresso or cappuccino. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090142464 | Frozen confections - A frozen confection is provided, having a pH of from 4.7 to 5.5 and comprising (by weight of the confection): 10 to 35% sweeteners; 0.6 to 3% of a buffer; at most 2% protein; and at most 2% fat. A process for making the frozen confection is also provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090202695 | Mixing device comprising a pipe bend - The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber and a rotor. The mixing chamber comprises an inlet chamber, a rotor chamber and a pipe bend. The inlet opening of the pipe bend extends in the horizontal plane. The rotor is provided in the rotor chamber. The internal wall of the pipe bend has, on the side of the outer curve, a planar surface which is defined by a first direction and a second direction. The first direction extends in the horizontal direction and the second direction extends at right angles to the first direction, at an angle to the horizontal plane. The planar surface is situated perpendicularly below the inlet opening of the bend. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090263551 | Devices and Methods for Mixing and/or Kneading Food Products - A device for mixing and/or kneading food products is provided with a container having an inlet, an outlet as well as at least two counter-rotating shafts that extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the container. Each shaft is fitted with at least one tool, which tool comprises at least one bar that helically surrounds the shaft, which bar is fixed to the shaft by means of spacers. The bar extends substantially as one whole over an operative area of the shaft. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090280228 | BEVERAGE STIRRING DEVICE - A beverage stirring device comprising:
| 11-12-2009 |
| 20090285958 | System and methods for food processing - Various embodiments are directed to methods of operating a food processing device. The food processing device may comprise a blade configured to rotate about a vertically oriented axis. The methods may comprise performing a plurality of rotation cycles. Each rotation cycle may comprise a first period during which the blade is rotated at a first rotation speed and a second period during which the blade is rotated at a second rotation speed. The first rotation speed may increase between successive rotation cycles, while the second rotation speed may be constant across the plurality of rotation cycles. Also, all values of the first rotation speed may be greater than the second rotation speed. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090317528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT FROM MULTIPLE COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to a method of producing a molded confectionery product, comprising the steps of transferring a fat-containing confectionery mass and a water carrier, blending the fat-containing confectionery mass and the water carrier in a mixer to a substantially homogeneous blended mass, and depositing the blended mass in at least one mould or onto a conveyor belt. The above steps are performed within 60 seconds or less. The apparatus for producing a molded confectionery product comprises channels for transferring of a fat-containing confectionery mass and a water carrier, a mixer for blending the fat-containing confectioner mass and the water carrier to a substantially homogeneous blended mass, and at least one mixing nozzle for depositing of the blended mass. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090324792 | Mixing device comprising a rotor rib - The present invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber and a rotor which, during rotation about the axis of rotation, defines a surface of revolution extending along the circumference of the rotor. The rotor is arranged in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber comprises a peripheral wall zone having a substantially circular cross section. The peripheral wall zone surrounds the surface of revolution. An outlet duct for discharging the mixture formed is connected to the mixing chamber. The inlet of the outlet duct is provided at the rotor. At least one rotor rib is provided at the peripheral wall zone. This rotor rib extends from the peripheral wall zone in the direction of the surface of revolution of the rotor. The invention furthermore relates to a beverage-making device comprising a mixing device according to the invention, as well as to the use of a mixing device according to the invention. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100047423 | METHOD OF TREATING A WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE BY MICROPARTICULATION - The present invention relates to a method of treating a whey protein by microparticulation. The microparticulation comprises heat treatment and mechanical processing of the whey protein. The method comprises the steps that the protein concentrate is caused to pass a high pressure pump and that the protein concentrate, at elevated pressure, is thereafter heat treated. After the heat treatment, the protein concentrate undergoes a mechanical processing. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100129514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS PROCESSING OF WHOLE MUSCLE MEAT PRODUCTS - A continuous method and system for processing whole muscle meat employs a mixer housing having a pair of parallel rotating shafts located therein. The parallel rotating shafts have a plurality of mixing elements thereon, such as frustoconical elements, blocking elements, or ellipsoid elements. The mixer housing has an input end to receive the meat ingredients, such as meat pieces, salt solution, water, preservatives, and other additives such as spices. The mixer housing has an output, which is separated a distance from the input, such that the output discharges the whole muscle meat product. As the ingredients including the meat move from the input to the output along the shafts, the mixing elements work the meat with the other ingredients thereby increasing ingredient incorporation including diffusion of the salt solution into the whole muscle meat pieces. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100136195 | Non-Sweet Binder Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - Non-sweet binder compositions, food products comprising such binder compositions, and methods of preparing food products comprising such binder compositions are provided. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100151101 | APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A FROTH FROM A FOOD LIQUID - A method for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid from an appliance which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100227038 | BATTER SHAKING APPARATUS - A kitchen shaking apparatus includes a housing, a controllable oscillating actuator contained in the housing, a platform mechanically coupled to the controllable oscillating actuator, and a plurality of adjustable coacting restraining arms operably coupled to the housing. Each of the restraining arms including a vertical segment and a horizontal segment and is positioned and configured to allow the vertical segment to contact an object on the platform. A speed control is configured to control frequency of oscillation of the actuator. A timer control is configured to control duration of operation of the actuator. A locking mechanism releasably locks at least one adjustable restraining arm at a user-selectable position. A removable pad is attached to the top surface of the platform. After shaking mixed ingredients using the apparatus, the ingredients are devoid of substantial air pockets and the consistency is improved for an enhanced processed food product. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110020515 | FROZEN BEVERAGE DEVICE - A frozen beverage device ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110059216 | Accessory straws - An accessory straw is provided for use with containers for consumable beverages, in which the accessory straw can be used to mix and/or consume the beverage and to prevent or at least minimize separation of the beverage into component phases or layers. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110064858 | Apparatus for and product method of making a frozen confectionery - Apparatus for producing a serving of frozen confectionery product is characterized by a supply of liquid gas, a support for removably carrying a disposable container that holds a volume of unfrozen confectionery mix, and a holder for releasably holding a disposable agitator, such that the agitator extends into confectionery mix in the container. A valve controllably dispenses liquid gas into the confectionery mix in the container while relative motion is imparted to the container and agitator to agitate and admix the confectionery mix and liquid gas while the liquid gas mix evaporates to cool and freeze the confectionery mix, through a transfer of heat from the confectionery mix to the liquid gas and through the latent heat of evaporation of the liquid gas, to produce the frozen confectionery product. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110097468 | Rotisserie chili roaster - The rotisserie chili roaster includes a cylindrical perforated cage having opposite open ends capped by a cover. The perforated cage includes a door panel pivotally attached to the cage by a hinge mechanism. The door panel is selectively closed by a latch mechanism. Each cover includes a centrally disposed collar having a bore therethrough, and a locking mechanism is operatively attached thereto. A rotatable rod is inserted through the collars and locked by the locking mechanism. A plurality of chili or other food products may be placed inside the cage, and the rod may be operatively attached to a motor or a handle such that rotation of the rod concurrently rotates the cage placed over a source of heat to thereby roast the food products. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110104350 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HEAT-TREATING LIQUID FOODS - The invention relates to a method and a device for heat-treating and/or cooling liquid foods, in particular drinks. According to the invention, the liquid food is heated by at least one heat transfer medium during heat exchange and the foods and/or the heat transfer medium is guided along a spiral- and/or helical-shaped fluid channel ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110200730 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL PASTEURIZER - Circumferential pasteurizers and related methods are disclosed. A circumferential pasteurizer includes a vessel having an inner guide surface, a thermal medium inlet disposed on a first side of the vessel, a thermal medium outlet disposed on a second side of the vessel, a food product inlet disposed on the second side of the vessel, a food outlet disposed on the first side of the vessel, and a rotating paddle wheel suspended for rotation in the vessel. The paddle wheel includes a hub and a plurality of paddles distributed around the hub and extending outwardly therefrom to adjacent the vessel inner guide surface to form food receiving pockets extending the length of the hub. The paddle wheel conveys the food product from the food product inlet to the food product outlet along the vessel inner guide surface and counter to the flow of the thermal medium. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110212238 | Apparatus And Process For Tempering Chocolate - A tank for tempering cocoa butter containing mass is provided. This tank, which is equipped with a scraper and an impeller, is characterized in that the impeller induces a downward current of the cocoa butter containing mass in the tank. The tank allows for tempering cocoa butter containing mass in a single step wherein the temperature is decreased from an initial temperature of about 53° C. to about 57° C. to a final temperature of about 30° C. to about 32° C. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110217440 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND EXTEMPORARILY SELLING FOOD SUBSTANCES AND EXPOSING AND SELLING EQUIPMENT ACCORDING SAID METHOD - The invention refers to a method and an equipment for producing, exposing and extemporaneously retailing foodstuffs subjected to thermal treatment and mixing or stirring, particularly of Italian ice cream or similar, having several flavors, wherein:—several flavors of such foodstuffs are produced, particularly of ice cream or similar in at least as many treatment units, each one having a stirring or batch cylinder and thermal treatment means; the obtained product is preserved in the corresponding stirring or batch cylinders; and—product measures are taken out whenever requested by consumers directly from said stirring or batch cylinders. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110293807 | Systems, apparatus and methods to reconstitute dehydrated drinks - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus and methods for the reconstitution of dehydrated drinking products for use in a domestic setting. A captive magnetic mixing impeller is described. Furthermore, a dehydrated drinking product preparation system is described comprising a magnetic stir plate, a multipurpose mixing, storing, serving and drinking vessel with a captive magnetic mixing impeller and cap. Furthermore, methods for preparing dehydrated drinking products for human consumption are described using the apparatus and system. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120207901 | INFLATABLE CUSHION - An inflatable cushion useable for an ice cream maker. The ice cream maker can be spherical in shape and the inflatable cushion can approximate a spherical or dodecahedron shell. The inflatable cushion can be comprised of two half-shell portions that are pivotable with respect to one other to be selectively placed in a closed or open position. The ice cream maker can be snugly inserted within the inflatable cushion. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130045315 | FIBER PARTICLE SIZE REDUCTION IN FIBER-CONTAINING FOOD SLURRIES - Techniques are described to increase product viscosity in fiber-containing food slurries having a given amount of food solids. The techniques employ one or more PSR operations as the last unit operation prior to filling to reduce particle size within the food slurry and increase product viscosity. In one or more implementations, the PSR operation may comprise an aseptic cold PSR operation such as aseptic cold homogenization. In embodiments, the PSR operation may further be controlled to reduce variability in the viscosity of the finished product. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130115355 | METHOD OF MAKING NUTRITIONAL EMULSIONS CONTAINING PROCESS- ENCAPSULATED OILS - Disclosed is a method of making nutritional emulsions, comprising: (A) heating and blending together an emulsifying agent having a melt point above about 25 C and oil having hydrophobic off-notes (e.g. non-encapsulated polyunsaturated fatty acid) in a weight ratio of at least about 1:15; (B) adding the heated blend to a fat, protein, and carbohydrate mixture comprising a maltodextrin (DE of about 10 or less), in a weight ratio of the maltodextrin to the oil having hydrophobic off-notes of at least about 1:2; and (C) homogenizing, and then cooling the combination below the melt point of the emulsifying agent to form a nutritional emulsion comprising from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of process-encapsulated polyunsaturated fatty acid. The resulting nutritional emulsions effectively mask off-notes commonly associated with certain oils, e.g., polyunsaturated fatty acids, soy oil, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate oils. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130171313 | PRODUCTION OF GELATIN-CONTAINING CONFECTIONERY - The present invention provides an improved process for production of gelatin-containing confectionery, in which a mass composed of starch and syrup is liquefied at low temperature and admixed with a gelatin solution. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130183426 | Blender and Dispensing System and Related Method - A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for receiving and supporting the blending container, and an agitator to agitate contents placed therein. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout for further directing the blended contents into a beverage container. A motorized base containing both an agitator and auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the auger and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130189415 | EGG PRODUCTS WITH COMPONENTS RECOGNIZED FOR REDUCING THE LEVELS OF CHOLESTEROL IN PEOPLE AND/OR IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH - A novel food composition is provided in which eggs whites are combined with phytosterols. Other ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, preferably including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may also be present in the product. Methods for producing these compositions are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130224358 | METHOD FOR ACCELERATED FERMENTATION AND DEVICE FOR MIXING A TANK CONTENT - The present invention relates to a method for an accelerated fermentation in a fermentation tank | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130230629 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PROTEIN BEVERAGES AND DENATURIZING LOOP APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A method and system for forming a beverage mixture comprising protein is disclosed. The method comprises heating the beverage in a heat exchanger, transferring the beverage to a hold loop located outside of the heat exchanger, and denaturizing the protein within the hold loop for a residence time, after the beverage is heated in the heat exchanger such that the denaturizing occurs outside of the heat exchanger to prevent fouling of the heat exchanger. The system comprises a beverage forming tank, a heat exchanger for heating the beverage, and a first hold loop separate from the heat exchanger, which is configured to hold the beverage for a residence time to denaturize a protein in the beverage. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130302494 | Bubble Implosion Reactor Cavitation Device, Subassembly, and Methods for Utilizing the Same - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bubble implosion reactor cavitation device. The bubble implosion reactor cavitation device includes a tube-shaped cylindrical body including an upstream, a distal end surface and a downstream, proximal end surface. The tube-shaped cylindrical body defines an axial passage that extends through the tube-shaped cylindrical body between the upstream, distal end surface and the downstream, proximal end surface. The apparatus also includes a bubble generator subassembly connected to the tube-shaped cylindrical body. The bubble generator subassembly is at least partially disposed within the axial passage defined by the tube-shaped cylindrical body. The apparatus also includes a retaining member connected to the tube-shaped cylindrical body for retaining the bubble generator subassembly within the axial passage defined by the tube-shaped cylindrical body. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140023769 | MIXING NOZZLE FITMENTS - Mixing nozzle fitments and beverage devices containing the mixing nozzle fitments are provided. In an embodiment, the mixing nozzle fitment includes a first shaft defining an inlet passage, a second shaft defining a curved outlet passage and attached to the first shaft, and a coupling member attached to the second shaft. The coupling member defines a passage that leads into the curved outlet passage of the second shaft. The mixing nozzle fitment can be used in any suitable beverage dispensing device. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140113048 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTANT FOOD PREPARATION - Embodiments of the invention include instant food systems and methods regarding the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for preparing a hot instant food product. The method can include adding a heated liquid to a container, adding a substantially dry food product mixture to the container, wherein the volume of the dry food product mixture is equal to at least 20% of the volume of heated liquid, placing a mixing head into the container, and rotating the mixing head for a period of less than sixty seconds in order to form a fully hydrated frothed food product. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation machine is included. In an embodiment, a mixing head is included. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation kit is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140120230 | NOVEL AND CONVENIENT METHODS FOR MAKING PERSONALIZED WHIPPED CREAM - An easy-to-use, rapid method of making whipped cream without the use of a mechanical mixing means, and without any pressurized gas or propellant means. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140186507 | DUAL CHAMBER BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A beverage container includes a first chamber having a bottom wall with a hole extending therethrough and adapted to hold a first liquid and a second chamber that mates with the first chamber and is adapted to hold a second liquid. A dispensing mechanism that dispenses at least a portion of the second liquid into the first chamber through the at least one hole includes a tube, a plunger located within the tube and a first check valve. The plunger is movable between a first position and a second position to fill the tube with at least a portion of the second liquid and is movable between the second position and the first position to expel the second liquid into the first chamber. The first check valve prevents the second liquid from entering back into the second chamber when the plunger is moved back into the first position. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140212559 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE THERMAL TREATMENT OF LIQUID AND SEMI-LIQUID FOOD PRODUCTS - A machine for the homogenization and thermal treatment of liquid and semi-liquid food products comprises, in combination:
| 07-31-2014 |
| 20140212560 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CENTRIFUGING A FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to a device for centrifuging at least one food product comprising at least one conveyance means ( | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140220211 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES - The invention concerns a method for producing beverages by mixing a beverage concentrate powder ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140272062 | MACHINE AND MUDDLER FOR MUDDLING INGREDIENTS OF A BEVERAGE, AND METHOD OF OPERATION - Muddler machines and methods for muddling ingredients of a beverage in a container. The machine includes a muddler having at least one head. A drive assembly is attached to the upper end of the muddler for rotating reciprocatively and moving the muddler extensively away from the drive assembly to advance the muddler head within the container and into engagement with the ingredients therein. The drive assembly rotates the muddler about its axis through a given rotation for mashing the ingredients. The drive assembly then rotates reciprocatively and retracts the muddler. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140314930 | ACCELERATED PRODUCT AGING - Accelerated aging of a product is provided by submerging in a body of water a container having a product to be aged therein. The container is coupled to anchoring device(s) via a coupling apparatus. The anchoring device(s) and the coupling apparatus are operatively configured to limit movement of the container relative to the anchoring device(s) when the container is at least partially submerged in the body of water. Movement of the body of water causes agitation of the container when the container is submerged in the body of water, and the agitation accelerates an aging process of the product in the container. Example products that may benefit from accelerated aging as described herein include alcoholic beverages. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140322415 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MILK FOAM - A device for processing milk foam for use in an automatic hot and/or cold beverage machine includes a milk pump to pump the milk foam, and a secondary processing device coupled to the milk foam pump to change the consistency of the milk foam. The secondary processing device includes a homogenizer to break up and distribute air bubbles in the milk foam. The homogenizer has a reducing region including a plurality of impact bodies arranged to define a channel labyrinth through which the milk foam is flowable. Additionally, there is provided a process for homogenizing milk foam utilizing the above device, includes steps of a) impacting divided partial flows of the milk foam with the impact surfaces to divide the air bubbles of the milk foam; and b) mixing the divided partial flows with the divided air bubbles together to form new partial flows. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150037481 | FOOD PREPARATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PREPARING FOOD - Methods and apparatuses for mixing food are disclosed. In an embodiment, a mixing device includes a housing including a cavity configured to hold an item and at least one cord attached to the housing. The at least one cord is configured to cause the housing to rotate when the at least one cord is pulled in a direction away from the housing. In another embodiment, a method of mixing includes placing an item inside of a housing, rotating the housing in a first direction to create tension, and releasing the tension so that the housing rotates in a second direction and mixes the item. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150044344 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING A BLENDER WITH NOISE DAMPING ELEMENTS - Described herein is a blender with noise damping elements. In one embodiment, the device may include a base unit having a motor coupled to a drive mechanism. The device may include a food container including an outer shell removably attached, at a bottom portion of the outer shell, to the drive mechanism at a first ring. The food container may include an inner shell removably attached, at a bottom portion of the inner shell, to the drive mechanism at a second ring that is smaller than the first ring. The food container may include a gap between the outer and inner shells. The device may include a top cover removably attached to a top end of the food container. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150050405 | SINGLE-USE MIXED DRINK CONTAINER - An individual drink container has a lower container having a void formed therein for holding a liquid; a divider disposed in the void of the lower container, the divider compartmentalizing the void into a plurality of compartments, each compartment being configured to separately hold a liquid, the compartments having open top portions; a foil sealing the top portions of each of the plurality of compartments; a upper container configured to sealingly join to the lower container; and a cutter assembly having a plurality of cutting members, the cutter assembly being held on an internal surface of the upper container with the cutting members facing the foil. When the upper container is rotated, the cutting members are moved into the foil and tearing the foil. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160106264 | VERFAHREN UND KUECHENMASCHINE ZUM ZUBEREITEN EINES ZUBEREITUNGSGUTS - The invention initially relates to a method for preparing a food ( | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160166116 | FOOD PREPARATION APPARATUS AND METHOD | 06-16-2016 |
