JOHN M CORLISS
Engineering in Lynn, MA
License number
Massachusetts 40315
Issued Date
Nov 20, 1997
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Lynn, MA 01902
Professional information
Automated Food Processing System And Method
US Patent:
2003020, Nov 6, 2003
Filed:
Apr 22, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/127390
Inventors:
Gerald Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Henry Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie Mann - Flintville TN, US
Mario Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
John Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Douglas Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles Rose - Hayward CA, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Henry Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie Mann - Flintville TN, US
Mario Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
John Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Douglas Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles Rose - Hayward CA, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
International Classification:
B65B057/00
US Classification:
053/440000, 053/127000, 053/458000, 053/564000, 053/055000
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenser a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine. Food is dispensed from the automated dispensing device to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. After a food container is filled, a conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.
Heat Transfer Tubes, Combustion Gas Eductors, And Cooking Medium Heating Systems Including Such Tubes And Eductors
US Patent:
2010019, Aug 5, 2010
Filed:
May 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/471063
Inventors:
Edward J. Florkey - Vandalia OH, US
Steven E. Groll - Connersville IN, US
Thomas L. Gort - Germantown OH, US
Joseph Gerstmann - West Falmouth MA, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Steven E. Groll - Connersville IN, US
Thomas L. Gort - Germantown OH, US
Joseph Gerstmann - West Falmouth MA, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
International Classification:
F24H 9/00, F28F 1/10, F28F 27/02, F23J 11/00
US Classification:
126344, 165181, 165100
Abstract:
A cooking medium heating system includes a cooking vessel for holding a cooking medium, at least one heat transfer tube for transferring heat generated by combustion to the cooking medium, and a combustion gas eductor for venting combustion gas exhausted from a combustion gas exhaust opening. Each heat transfer tube includes a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, a top wall, and a combustion gas entry opening and a combustion gas exhaust opening formed therein at opposite ends thereof. The tubes may include at least one heat transfer fin and a combustion gas flow separator dividing the tube into two spaces between the separator and the pair of side walls. The combustion gas eductor includes a flue including a narrower, exhaust gas receiving end disposed adjacent to the combustion gas exhaust opening, a nozzle including a nozzle inlet and a nozzle outlet, and a blower.
Automated Food Frying Device And Method
US Patent:
7891289, Feb 22, 2011
Filed:
Aug 23, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/924071
Inventors:
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Park IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
A47J 37/12
US Classification:
99404, 99403, 99407, 99409, 99330
Abstract:
An automated food processing system is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a container, for example, an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging food. An automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine. Food is dispensed from the automated dispensing device to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried, it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container, for example, an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held in position for filling by an automated container handling system. After a food container is filled, a conveyor system transports the container to a pick-up location.
Automated Food Processing System And Method
US Patent:
7343719, Mar 18, 2008
Filed:
Feb 9, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/054097
Inventors:
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie Mann - Flintville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Doug Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie Mann - Flintville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Doug Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
B65B 63/08, A47J 37/12
US Classification:
53127, 53440, 99407
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine. Food is dispensed from the automated dispensing device to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. After a food container is filled, a conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.
Automated Food Frying Device And Method
US Patent:
6869633, Mar 22, 2005
Filed:
Apr 22, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/127203
Inventors:
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Framingham MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oakbrook IL
International Classification:
A23L001/01, A47J037/12
US Classification:
426438, 99403, 99407, 99409, 426439
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine. Food is dispensed from the automated dispensing device to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. After a food container is filled, a conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.
Automated Food Processing System And Method
US Patent:
7981455, Jul 19, 2011
Filed:
Mar 14, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/077043
Inventors:
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Glenview IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Oswego IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - San Ramon CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Philadelphia PA, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie R Mann - Fayetteville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Antioch IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Douglas Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmon WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Boston MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - Holly Springs NC, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Ron Dorsten - Glenview IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Oswego IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - San Ramon CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Philadelphia PA, US
Tiffany Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie R Mann - Fayetteville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Antioch IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Douglas Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmon WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Boston MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - Holly Springs NC, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
A23L 1/01
US Classification:
426438, 426233
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method are provided that allow food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. A conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.
Automated Food Processing System And Method
US Patent:
8034390, Oct 11, 2011
Filed:
Mar 14, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/077033
Inventors:
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Glenview IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Oswego IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - San Ramon CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Philadelphia PA, US
Tiffany C. Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie R Mann - Fayetteville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Antioch IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Douglas Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Boston MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - Holly Springs NC, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Ron Dorsten - Glenview IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Oswego IL, US
Christopher Juneau - Hayward CA, US
Steven Konold - San Ramon CA, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
David Bone - Philadelphia PA, US
Tiffany C. Curry - Fayetteville TN, US
Eddie R Mann - Fayetteville TN, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Antioch IL, US
Ly Nguyen - Plano TX, US
Mitchell Strew - Richardson TX, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Richard Terrazzano - Salem NH, US
Douglas Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
John A. J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Joseph Gerstmann - Boston MA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
William Day - Holly Springs NC, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Jerry Sank - Palm Harbor FL, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
A23L 1/01
US Classification:
426438, 426233
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method are provided that allow food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. In one embodiment, an automated dispensing device dispenses a predetermined portion of food from a bulk storage container or food dispensing magazine to an automated fry device that can include at least one circular fry wheel having a plurality of food containing compartments. After the food is fried it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and held into position for filling by an automated container handling system. A conveyor system transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.
Automated Fry Vat And Method
US Patent:
2008006, Mar 13, 2008
Filed:
Nov 2, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/982545
Inventors:
Gerald Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Craig Conley - Oswego IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Mario Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
John Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Curtis Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Joseph Goodwin - Shreveport LA, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Craig Conley - Oswego IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny Hong - Palatine IL, US
Mario Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
John Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Curtis Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
Joseph Goodwin - Shreveport LA, US
International Classification:
A47J 37/12, A23L 1/01
US Classification:
426438000, 099326000
Abstract:
A device and method for automated frying of foods is provided. The device includes a fry vat for containing and heating cooking oil, at least one circular fry wheel with a plurality of compartments having openings towards the perimeter of the fry wheel, a drive mechanism for rotating the fry wheel, and an overflow passageway located above a normal operating level of cooking oil in the fry vat. The fry wheel rotates about a radial axis disposed above the normal operating level of the cooking oil. A control mechanism for causing the drive mechanism to rotate the fry wheel back and forth to simulate shaking of a fry basket may be included. A food inlet is preferably included adjacent the overflow passageway or a foam deck including the overflow passageway. In a preferred method, the fry wheel submerges food in cooking oil and shakes the submerged food in a fry basket.
Method And Apparatus For Portioning And Delivering Ice
US Patent:
2014006, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:
Aug 29, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/013523
Inventors:
James W. Brown - Crestwood KY, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Aaron Sprinkle - Charlestown IN, US
Errin Gnadinger - Louisville KY, US
Nicholas Patterson - Odessa FL, US
Kenneth Lundberg - Mount Pleasant MI, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Aaron Sprinkle - Charlestown IN, US
Errin Gnadinger - Louisville KY, US
Nicholas Patterson - Odessa FL, US
Kenneth Lundberg - Mount Pleasant MI, US
Assignee:
Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, LLC - Manitowoc WI
International Classification:
F25C 5/00
US Classification:
222 1, 222282
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for automatically adjusting the amount of ice that may be delivered from an ice storage reservoir to a point of use, such as from an ice reservoir of a combination beverage dispenser and ice reservoir to a container, with a high degree of accuracy, consistency and repeatability. The method and apparatus may be controlled by means of a program and/or logic sequence stored in a memory to allow a wide range of ice volumes to be measured, metered and dispensed. The apparatus may include an ice reservoir, a mechanism for dispensing ice to a point of use disposed in communication with the ice reservoir, and an ice metering device disposed in communication with both the ice reservoir and the mechanism for dispensing ice.
Automated Food Processing System And Method
US Patent:
7303776, Dec 4, 2007
Filed:
Apr 21, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/419523
Inventors:
Gerald A. Sus - Frankfort IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Craig Conley - Oswego IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny M. Hong - Palatine IL, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Brian Rudesill - Hudson WI, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
John A.J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
Joseph A. Goodwin - Shreveport LA, US
Chris Coul - Glendale Heights IL, US
Mike Zizas - Bloomingdale IL, US
Dusan Ivancevic - Carol Stream IL, US
Gregery M. Billman - Schaumburg IL, US
Steve Yagla - Bloomingdale IL, US
Glenn Schackmuth - Montgomery IL, US
Craig Conley - Oswego IL, US
Ron Dorsten - Oak Brook IL, US
Henry T. Ewald - Roselle IL, US
Jenny M. Hong - Palatine IL, US
David Bone - Nashville TN, US
Brian Rudesill - Hudson WI, US
Mario G. Ceste - Wallingford CT, US
John M. Corliss - Lynn MA, US
Andrew Courier - Mansfield MA, US
William Day - New Port Richey FL, US
Doug Christian Greening - Calgary, CA
Doug Jones - New Port Richey FL, US
Kevin Keough - Canton MA, US
Steven Konold - Hayward CA, US
James Lozouski - Marlborough MA, US
John Meisner - New Richmond WI, US
Richard Montafi - Daly City CA, US
Roberto Nevarez - Hudson FL, US
Benny Nunley - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Curtis Clarence Pinnow - Libertyville IL, US
Charles E. Rose - Hayward CA, US
Keith Stanger - New Port Richey FL, US
John A.J. Wedel - Stillwater MN, US
Joseph A. Goodwin - Shreveport LA, US
Chris Coul - Glendale Heights IL, US
Mike Zizas - Bloomingdale IL, US
Dusan Ivancevic - Carol Stream IL, US
Gregery M. Billman - Schaumburg IL, US
Steve Yagla - Bloomingdale IL, US
Assignee:
Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL
International Classification:
B65B 19/34
US Classification:
426413, 99356, 141109
Abstract:
An automated food processing system and method that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, such as an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. The food is fried and thereafter it is dispensed from the fry device to an automated packaging device. The automated packaging device dispenses food to a container that may be an individual portion-sized container that is retrieved, erected and filled by an automated container handling and filling system. After a food container is filled, an automated device transports the filled container to a suitable pick-up location.