Frozen food dispensing device and method
US7703636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/1228
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method are provided for dispensing a quantity of food to be cooked. The device includes a freezer, a storage container located in the freezer, means located in the freezer for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food from the storage container into a secondary container, and means for dispensing the quantity of food from the secondary container to a location outside the freezer. The means for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food may be, for example, a magazine with dual spiral flights for dispensing food items one at a time, or a vibratory conveyor cooperating with a device for determining a quantity of food in the secondary conveyor and means for terminating the dispensing when a predetermined quantity of food is sensed. The secondary container may have an opening in its bottom and be movable laterally to align its opening with an opening in the freezer.
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