Storage and packaging of bulk food items and method

Details Storage and packaging of bulk food items and method Storage and packaging of bulk food items and method

2006-04-28

2011-11-08

Becker, Drew E (Department: 1782)

Coating apparatus

Edible base or coating type

C118S024000, C118S308000, C426S231000, C426S289000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051795

ABSTRACT:
A semi-automated food processing station, system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, stored and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container for serving to a customer. In one embodiment, the system includes an automated salting device, and may include a pivotable food receiving tray that automatically transfers the food items to one or more storage bins, where an infrared heater maintains the temperature of the food items by directing infrared radiation thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the infrared radiation passes through a filter that filters out the wavelengths of infrared radiation that may be irritating to an operator.

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