Food tumbler
US7229656B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A counter-top appliance has a food container with internal fins extending inward from the outer wall at an angle offset from radial. The food container is coupled to a motor for rotation in either of two directions. One direction of rotation produces a scooping, elevating and subsequent discharge of liquid and fluent materials such as might be useful for washing or breading, while the second direction of rotation presents a surface adapted for massaging meat during marinating. The food container is preferably sealed through vacuum, and has a simple geometry which greatly facilitates thorough cleaning of the container. Meats, produce, pasta, and other diverse foods are processed using the counter-top appliance, and a method for processing one or a sequential set of foods is disclosed.
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