IP Library Granted Patent US 7,975,642
Granted Patent B2
US 7,975,642 · App. 11/736,961 · Granted Jul 12, 2011

Automatic seasoning device

Assignee: Franke Technology and Trademark Ltd
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,975,642
App. No.
11/736,961
Granted
Jul 12, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

An automatic seasoning device that includes a hopper, a seasoning dispenser positioned to receive seasoning from the hopper; and a moveable transition tray positioned to receive seasoning from the seasoning dispensing drum.

Claims (10)

1. An automatic seasoning device, comprising:

a hopper;

a seasoning dispenser positioned to receive a seasoning from the hopper, wherein the seasoning dispenser comprises a seasoning dispensing drum comprising one or more grooves;

a moveable transition tray positioned to receive the seasoning from the seasoning dispensing drum;

a transition tray rotation system comprising: a transition tray motor; at least one cam arm connected to and driven by the transition tray motor; and at least one hinge block; and

an automatic actuating sensing device that automatically starts a seasoning process when food of a predetermined weight is detected on a surface of the transition tray.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the seasoning dispenser further comprises a seasoning dispensing slide plate system.

3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of seasoning diverter rods positioned between the seasoning dispenser and the transition tray.

4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a waste collection tray positioned to collect waste form the moveable transition tray.

5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a packaging area positioned to collect foodstuffs from the moveable transition tray.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2026
From: ANI ACQUISITION SUB, LLC
To: BANC OF CALIFORNIA
Reel/Frame 075864/0618 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 6, 2011
From: NIRO-PLAN AG
To: FRANKE TECHNOLOGY AND TRADEMARK LTD
Reel/Frame 026393/0154 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 18, 2007
From: RUDESILL, BRIAN R.; ALLEGRA, MARK EDWARD
To: NIRO-PLAN AG
Reel/Frame 019178/0260 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 60745030 · Apr 18, 2006
Related Publication 20080023101A1 · Jan 31, 2008