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Automatic broiler for variable batch cooking

US8033213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

11Claims

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Assignee

BURGER KING CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Jeffrey R. Cook · Coral Springs, US
Robert J. Wenzel · New Port Richey, US
Mark Finck · Pembroke Pines, US
Steven M. Shei · Fort Wayne, US
Clement J. Luebke · Hudson, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 13, 2005
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47J37/045
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A flexible automatic broiler and method of use for variable batch cooking for particular use in quick serve and fast food service restaurants. The automatic cooking devices include a conveyorized cooking surface for alignment and discharge of food products, an altering/pulsating infrared energy radiation heat sources, and a control system. The arrangement and method facilitate a combination of batch preparation and made-to-order assembly of fast-food sandwiches.

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