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Automatic french frying machine

US4489646A · kind A · utility

25Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1983
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/1233
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A consumer operated frying machine receives food in open-top container, transfers the food to a frying station for cooking in hot oil, and returns the cooked food to its original container for consumption. Cooking oil is continuously heated, filtered and recirculated through the frying station for improved cooking. A dumping mechanism provides a means to drain excess oil from the cooked food and oscillates to loosen food products which may adhere to the machine during cooking. A sealing lip and air replenishment and filtration system combine to prevent undesirable cooking odors from entering the surrounding environment.

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