IP Library Patent Application 13030841
Patent Application
App. No. 13/030,841

FRYING DEVICE

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13/030,841
Abstract

A food cooking device generally comprises two sections: a cooking section and a deoiling section. The cooking section houses and/or heats liquid for cooking the food, and the liquid removal section is operable to reduce the liquid content of the food. The cooking device may further comprise a centrifugal oil removal device.

Claims (43)

1 . A fryer device comprising

a basket;

a basket lid;

a rotational motor;

a spinning section;

an oil section;

a discharge chute;

a discharge transport mechanism; and

a vertical translation mechanism configured to raise and lower the basket between the oil section and spinning section.

2 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge transport mechanism comprises a lever.

3 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge transport mechanism comprises an automated system.

4 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , wherein vertical translation mechanism comprises at least one of a linear motor, a lead screw, a direct drive motor, or a combination of a lead screw and a direct drive motor.

5 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , wherein vertical translation mechanism comprises a manual mechanism.

6 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , the basket further comprising a central post and keys.

7 . A fryer device according to claim 6 , the basket lid further comprising receptacles.

8 . A fryer device according to claim 7 , wherein the keys engage with the recepticles.

9 . A fryer device according to claim 1 , further comprising a hinged door.

10 . A fryer device comprising

a basket frame;

an adjustable bottom;

a rotational motor;

a spinning section;

an oil section;

a discharge section comprising a centrifugal discharge chute and a food slide; and

a vertical translation mechanism.

11 . A fryer device according to claim 10 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism raises and lowers the adjustable bottom between the oil section, the spinning section, and the discharge section.

12 . A fryer device according to claim 10 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism comprises at least one of a linear motor, a lead screw, a direct drive motor, or a combination of a lead screw and a direct drive motor.

13 . A fryer device according to claim 10 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism is a manual mechanism.

14 . A fryer device according to claim 10 , wherein the food slide is connected to the discharge chute.

15 . A fryer device according to claim 10 , wherein the food slide is snail-shell shaped.

16 . A fryer device comprising:

a basket frame;

an adjustable bottom;

a rotational motor;

a spinning section;

an oil section;

a vertical translation mechanism;

a discharge section comprising a food discharge chute; and

a lid

17 . A fryer device according to claim 16 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism raises and lowers the adjustable bottom between the oil section, the spinning section, and the discharge section.

18 . A fryer device according to claim 16 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism comprises at least one of a linear motor, a lead screw, a direct drive motor, or a combination of a lead screw and a direct drive motor.

19 . A fryer device according to claim 16 , wherein the vertical translation mechanism is a manual mechanism.

20 . A fryer device according to claim 16 , wherein the lid is a removable lid.

Assignments (2)
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2013
From: SPINFRY, INC.
To: THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 031516/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2011
From: MILLIKIN, RORY C.P.; THEIS, THOMAS J.
To: SPINFRY, INC.
Reel/Frame 027014/0909 →