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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8065954 | Cooking device The present invention relates to a food fryer. The food frying apparatus generally comprises two sections: a frying section and an oil removal section. The frying section houses and/or heats oil for frying the food, and the oil removal section is operable to reduce ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7669520 | Fryer The fryer (1) comprising a rotatable cooking basket (4) and an oil container (3) has air heating means (19) and forced circulation means (13) of the heated air through the basket for at least partially cooking the food product cont... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7356980 | Automated method for packaging food 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 dispens... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337594 | Food dispensing device and method 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 dispens... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326263 | Method and apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels In the present invention, there is provided a process and an apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels. A receptacle is partly filled an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide. A hydrocarbon fuel is then introduced inside the receptacle atop the aqueous so... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322278 | Fryers which deactivate before a level of a cooking medium falls below a minimum level, and methods of deactivating such fryers A fryer includes a cooking vessel, and the cooking vessel includes a wall and contains a cooking medium. The fryer also includes a heater for heating the cooking medium, and a first temperature sensor which determines a first temperature. The first temperature is a ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303776 | Automated food processing system and method 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. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7276677 | Pressure cooking vessel A pressure cooking vessel using a cylindrical cooking chamber and rectangular food racks. This combination allows one to enjoy the benefits of using a cylindrical chamber to pressure cook along with the benefits of using rectangular racks to display the food. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7105780 | Cooking device and procedure The cooking device has a tank with an electrical heater means containing a basket for the food connected to an actuator suitable for moving it between a position inside and a position at least partially outside the tank. A first temperature sensor of a portion of th... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7047930 | Drip tray The present invention relates to a drip tray that minimizes spillage when the oil filter of an engine is removed. The tray is formed of a generally flat and flexible member which is bent to provide a concave upper surface for directing spilled oil away from the engi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036425 | Control mechanism for deep fryer to control elevation of basket received in the deep fryer A control mechanism includes a driving device and a driven device coupling a bracket that is movably arranged in the deep fryer to the driving device. The driving device drives the basket upward/downward relative to the deep fryer. The driven device has a seat, a gu... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6960157 | Automated system and method for handling food containers 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 dispens... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6868776 | Method and apparatus for deep-frying a chip food product The apparatus is a chip fry lid having an array of long and short posts for contacting and agitating the chips during the deep frying process. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the posts is formed by proximate sets of wire bent to form a series o... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6820536 | Pressure fryer A pressure fryer is provided which can be used as an open fryer as well. A pressure fryer (1) has a casing (2) including an oil vat (4). At the rear of the oil vat (4), a support bar 14 is perpendicularly provided, which is capable... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6591738 | Signaling the cooking state of food cooked in pieces The invention provides a device for signaling a cooking state for at least one cooking item, such as an egg, a potato, a pepper, rice, noodles, that are being cooked in a liquid cooking medium. The device includes an at least partially floating jacket, a ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6588325 | Deep fat fryer lifting assembly A mechanical assist for raising and lowering food in baskets or trays in a deep fat fryer is described. The mechanical assist in lifting the food to be cooked is provided by opposed springs and cam members on a main axle whereby when an operator raises an... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6505546 | Cool zone and control for pressure fryer A vessel for cooking food under pressure wherein the shape of a bottom surface of the vessel and the position of heating elements which heat cooking fluid contained within the vessel act to form a cool zone in a region near the bottom surface. Within the ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6446545 | Food cooking apparatus with drain spigot A cooking apparatus includes a container, a spigot, a lid, and a food support. The container has a bottom surface and a side wall that extends upwardly from the bottom surface to a top edge of the side wall. The spigot is attached to the container side wa... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6386094 | Apparatus for deep-frying a chip food product The apparatus is a chip fry lid having an array of long and short posts for contacting and agitating the chips during the deep frying process. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the posts is formed by proximate sets of wire bent to form... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6336395 | Lateral fryer lid lifting apparatus In one embodiment of the present invention, a lifting lid assembly for raising or lowering a lifting lid of a cooking vessel is described. The lifting lid assembly has a lifting lid, a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft and the second shaft a... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6327966 | Apparatus for boiling eggs Apparatus for boiling eggs, includes a trough-shaped duct for receiving heated water, and a screw conveyor supported in the duct for rotation about an axis of rotation. The screw conveyor is configured for advancing eggs to be boiled from a feed station o... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6322831 | Basket lifting apparatus, basket lifting hinge, and basket lifting control method The invention is a basket lifting apparatus having a supporting beam mounted substantially perpendicular and adjacent to an upper rear edge of a vat and a pair of supporting chamber extending perpendicular to the supporting beam and above and parallel to ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6305270 | Electric fryer with an elevating mechanism An electric fryer with an elevating mechanism, includes a housing, a top cover, a fryer body, heating elements, a food basket assembly, a temperature controller, a cutout fuse and a timer. The electric fryer also includes an elevating mechanism. It is cap... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6293188 | Signaling the cooking state of food cooked in pieces The invention provides a device for signaling a cooking state for at least one cooking item, such as an egg, a potato, a pepper, rice, noodles, that are being cooked in a liquid cooking medium. The device includes an at least partially floating jacket, a ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6269737 | Food cooking apparatus A cooking apparatus includes a container, a spigot, a lid, and a food support. The container has a bottom surface and a side wall that extends upwardly from the bottom surface to a top edge of the side wall. The spigot is attached to the container side wa... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6240835 | Electric cooking appliance in particular deep fryer An electric cooking appliance includes an external housing with a fixed or removable vat for cooking food and an electrical heater arranged under the vat and in thermal relationship with the vat. The appliance has a sensor for detecting a substantially ve... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6162478 | Method and device for preparing chicken eggs The invention relates to a process for preparation of hen's eggs during which the eggs are put into a cooking chamber of an egg-cooking container (2) closeable by a cover (8), which chamber contains a liquid heat-supplying medium, preferably water. The pr... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6112646 | Horizontal stabilizing system for fryer lifting lid A horizontal stabilizing system for a fryer lifting lid is disclosed. The horizontal stabilizing system includes a vertical support and a U-shaped bracing member having central bracing member and a first and a second guide arm. The central bracing member ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6105488 | Support brace for pivotally mounting a fryer lid on monorail lifting device A supporting brace is employed to pivotally mount a fryer lifting lid on a monorail lifting device. The supporting brace includes a central bracing member having a first and a second member face and having a first and a second member end. A monorail mount... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6085640 | Carrier for deep fat fryer A carrier for product trays of a fryer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the carrier includes a first and a second upper horizontal support. The front portions of the upper horizontal supports are connected by a front stabilizing means, and a rea... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6038966 | Apparatus for cooking eggs An apparatus for cooking eggs includes a cover plate, a middle plate, a bottom plate, and a lock-down assembly. The lock-down assembly removably secures the middle plate between the cover plate and the bottom plate. A receiving pocket is provided in the b... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6009795 | Motorized assist device for raising and lowering fryer lid A motorized assist device for raising and lowering a lifting lid, includes a supporting brace for mounting the lifting lid. The supporting bracket has a central bracing member, and a monorail mounting bracket positioned on the central bracing member. A mo... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6006658 | Electrical deep fryer An electrical deep fryer has a pan, a housing, an electrical heating element, a compartment and a removable hinged lid. These components, except the heating element which is permanently fixed to the pan, are easily assembled, and dissembled for washing. T... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5974955 | Lifting lid assembly for fryer A supporting brace is employed to pivotally mount a fryer lifting lid on a monorail lifting device. The supporting brace includes a central bracing member having a first and a second member face and having a first and a second member end. A monorail mount... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5937741 | Automatic pasta preparer A food preparer includes a basket for holding the food to be prepared inserted within an outer receptacle. A timer-controllable mechanism raises the food basket out of boiling water contained in the outer receptacle after a predetermined time interval.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5934185 | Boiling pot egg support system A boiling pot egg support system that includes egg supports for holding and supporting each of the eggs to be boiled in a manner to prevent collisions between the eggs during the boiling process. The boiling pot egg support system also includes multiple i... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931081 | Electrical deep-fryer The present invention features an electrical, frying appliance that uniformly cooks food items placed within its food basket. This frying appliance automatically immerses and extracts the cooking basket into and out of an aluminum oil bowl containing heat... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5827556 | Electronic controller for heating apparatus A controller for controlling the cooking of food within a cooking apparatus. The controller is comprised of a temperature sensor input for receiving an output of a temperature sensor and a system for initiating a cook of a food product based upon a set co... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5778767 | Dispenser apparatus A dispenser for dispensing a predetermined quantity of food articles, such as frozen french fries, frozen chicken pieces, cheese sticks, and the like, having a support structure supporting a hopper, the hopper having a storage area positioned over an exit... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5771781 | Electrical deep-fryer The present invention features an electrical, frying appliance that uniformly cooks food items placed within its frying basket. This frying appliance cyclically immerses and extracts the cooking basket into and out of a pan containing heated oil. In this ... | 06/30/1998 |
