A fryer including a fryer vat configured to receive a volume of cooking fluid, the fryer vat having first and second bottom surfaces, a pivotable filter mount having first and second ends, a body between the first and second ends, wherein the body is configured to receive a filter cartridge having a longitudinal axis, and the first end of the pivotable filter mount is configured to pivotably couple to the fryer vat, a handle coupled to the pivotable filter mount, the handle being movable between first and second positions, wherein when the handle is in the first position, the longitudinal axis of the filter cartridge is substantially parallel to the second bottom surface, and when the handle is in the second position the longitudinal axis of the filter cartridge is substantially perpendicular to the second bottom surface.
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
A fryer including a fryer vat configured to receive a volume of cooking fluid, the fryer vat having first and second bottom surfaces, a pivotable filter mount having first and second ends, a body between the first and second ends, wherein the body is configured to receive a filter cartridge having a longitudinal axis, and the first end of the pivotable filter mount is configured to pivotably couple to the fryer vat, a handle coupled to the pivotable filter mount, the handle being movable between first and second positions, wherein when the handle is in the first position, the longitudinal axis of the filter cartridge is substantially parallel to the second bottom surface, and when the handle is in the second position the longitudinal axis of the filter cartridge is substantially perpendicular to the second bottom surface.
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 29/56 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
A tiltable filter canister including a housing and a lid adjacent to each other. The lid encloses the housing to form an interior of the tiltable filter canister. A seal may be disposed between the housing and the lid for forming a vacuum tight seal. A handle is connected to the lid, the handle having a first position and a second position. When the handle is in the first position, the seal may form the vacuum tight seal. A pin connects the handle to the lid and allows the handle to rotate between the first position and the second position. An arcuate surface may be present on the handle with a first protrusion for receiving a stop and a second protrusion. A first canister position of the tiltable filter canister is configured for performing a filtering operation and a second canister position of the tiltable filter canister is configured for performing a maintenance operation. A filtration media may be disposed within the interior of the tiltable filter canister for filtering a fluid during the filtering operation.
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A filter purge and maintenance control system monitors a fluid circulation line passing fluid through a filter. The system includes a vacuum switch manifold having a first vacuum switch sensing a first calibrated vacuum threshold, and a second vacuum switch sensing a second calibrated vacuum threshold in the fluid circulation line. The first vacuum switch provides a first calibrated vacuum threshold signal. The second vacuum switch provides a second calibrated vacuum threshold signal. A purge switch is actuated to purge a fluid from a filter housing, and a reset switch is actuated to reset the control system to a filtering operation. A first indicator is connected to the first vacuum switch for receiving the first calibrated vacuum threshold signal and illuminating the first threshold indicator. A second indicator is connected to the second vacuum switch for receiving the second calibrated vacuum threshold signal and illuminating the second threshold indicator.
A tiltable filter canister including a housing and a lid adjacent to each other. The lid encloses the housing to form an interior of the tiltable filter canister. A seal may be disposed between the housing and the lid for forming a vacuum tight seal. A handle is connected to the lid, the handle having a first position and a second position. When the handle is in the first position, the seal may form the vacuum tight seal. A pin connects the handle to the lid and allows the handle to rotate between the first position and the second position. An arcuate surface may be present on the handle with a first protrusion for receiving a stop and a second protrusion. A first canister position of the tiltable filter canister is configured for performing a filtering operation and a second canister position of the tiltable filter canister is configured for performing a maintenance operation. A filtration media may be disposed within the interior of the tiltable filter canister for filtering a fluid during the filtering operation.
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B01D 24/10 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof with the filter bed stationary during the filtration the filtering material being held in a closed container
A filter purge and maintenance control system monitors a fluid circulation line passing fluid through a filter. The system includes a vacuum switch manifold having a first vacuum switch sensing a first calibrated vacuum threshold, and a second vacuum switch sensing a second calibrated vacuum threshold in the fluid circulation line. The first vacuum switch provides a first calibrated vacuum threshold signal. The second vacuum switch provides a second calibrated vacuum threshold signal. A purge switch is actuated to purge a fluid from a filter housing, and a reset switch is actuated to reset the control system to a filtering operation. A first indicator is connected to the first vacuum switch for receiving the first calibrated vacuum threshold signal and illuminating the first threshold indicator. A second indicator is connected to the second vacuum switch for receiving the second calibrated vacuum threshold signal and illuminating the second threshold indicator.
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A multipurpose sensing module used in association with a removable filter pan includes a capacitive sensor that is disposed within or proximate to the removable filter pan such that the sensor is adapted to measure and determine status parameters and data of a fluid contained within the removable filter pan. A sealed control box is adapted to house sensor electronics that are in communication with the sensor. The sensor electronics are adapted to receive the status parameters and data from the capacitive sensor. A connector is adapted to allow the sensor electronics to communicate with a controller of the controlled system. The controller is adapted to determine a presence and status of the removable filter pan based on the communication between the sensor electronics and the controller.
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
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A tank closure assembly for a deep fryer is provided. The tank closure assembly includes a motor driver actuator that is adapted to actuate the tank closure assembly between an open position and a closed position and a plurality of pistons coupled to the motor. In addition, lift arms are removably coupled to respective pistons from the plurality of pistons. An actuation support structure having at least one actuation track is adapted to allow the lift arms to move along the actuation support structure during actuation of the tank closure assembly. Further, a fryer lid is removably coupled to a bottom portion of the lift arms and a cooking carriage is removably coupled to a bottom portion of the fryer lid.
A multi-bank cooking system includes multiple discrete cooking systems sharing common plumbing and integrated safety features. The multi-bank cooking system may include two or more rack-fryer systems, each with discrete frypots, operating mechanisms and cooking controllers. Each of the discrete cooking systems, may share a common plumbing system with integrated valves and controls receiving coordinated safety signals to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the system.
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
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A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of a filter pan and of fluid within a filter pan. Configured in a filter pan of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the filter pan is at or above the level of the. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence of liquid within the filter pan and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to completely and safely move oil into and out of the filter pan.
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A system for automating the removal of cooking racks or trays laden with food items. The automatic rack lifting system includes a fryer assembly having a frypot and a liftable traveler assembly with a removable rack carrier or cooking carriage that carries a plurality of removable cooking baskets for food into and out of the cooking medium or oil disposed within the frypot. The system may further include lift arms removably secured to an actuation support structure. The automatic rack lifting system comprises a lift system for automated (e.g. under software program control) or manually controlled automatic lifting of a cooking carriage.
A rack holder configured to securely hold a rack or tray used to hold food items during cooking is described. The rack holder may include bracket with a lower lip and a top lip. The bracket may be affixed to a support bar with an offset portion extending downward. The support bar may also include a handle support portion where one or more handles are affixed to the rack holder. The rack holder may provide a fitting engagement with a rack to remove the rack from a cooking environment and to transport the rack to another preparation station.
A multipurpose sensing module used in association with a removable filter pan includes a capacitive sensor that is disposed within or proximate to the removable filter pan such that the sensor is adapted to measure and determine status parameters and data of a fluid contained within the removable filter pan. A sealed control box is adapted to house sensor electronics that are in communication with the sensor. The sensor electronics are adapted to receive the status parameters and data from the capacitive sensor. A connector is adapted to allow the sensor electronics to communicate with a controller of the controlled system. The controller is adapted to determine a presence and status of the removable filter pan based on the communication between the sensor electronics and the controller.
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MODULAR POSITION AND STATE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A multipurpose sensing module used in association with a removable filter pan includes a capacitive sensor that is disposed within or proximate to the removable filter pan such that the sensor is adapted to measure and determine status parameters and data of a fluid contained within the removable filter pan. A sealed control box is adapted to house sensor electronics that are in communication with the sensor. The sensor electronics are adapted to receive the status parameters and data from the capacitive sensor. A connector is adapted to allow the sensor electronics to communicate with a controller of the controlled system. The controller is adapted to determine a presence and status of the removable filter pan based on the communication between the sensor electronics and the controller.
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A capacitive sensor includes a metal radiator disposed at an extreme end of a sensor assembly. A coaxial electrode is electrically interconnected to the metal radiator. The coaxial electrode has a center conductor, a dielectric around the center conductor, and an outer conductor, the center conductor being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator. An insulator configured to fit adjacent the metal radiator is configured to electrically and thermally isolate the metal radiator from selected electrical and thermal properties in an environment wherein the capacitive sensor probe is disposed. A connector is disposed distal from the metal radiator on the coaxial electrode, a portion of the connector being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator.
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A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the vat is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the vat and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to maintain an appropriate level of liquid in the vat.
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A serviceable pump includes a motor disposed at an end of the serviceable pump and connected to a gear portion with a pump shaft. The gear portion receives fluid from and outputs fluid to a system such as a deep fryer cooking system. The gear portion includes at least one channel for receiving fluid, such as oil, to lubricate the gears and a fluid discharge aperture to push fluid into a cooling loop at a first end of the cooling loop. The cooling loop cools the fluid passing through the serviceable pump and is disposed between the motor and the gear portion. The cooling loop is connected to a seal assembly that surrounds the pump input shaft at a second end of the loop. The seal assembly allows the cooled fluid to pass along the pump input shaft.
A serviceable pump includes a motor disposed at an end of the serviceable pump and connected to a gear portion with a pump shaft. The gear portion receives fluid from and outputs fluid to a system such as a deep fryer cooking system. The gear portion includes at least one channel for receiving fluid, such as oil, to lubricate the gears and a fluid discharge aperture to push fluid into a cooling loop at a first end of the cooling loop. The cooling loop cools the fluid passing through the serviceable pump and is disposed between the motor and the gear portion. The cooling loop is connected to a seal assembly that surrounds the pump input shaft at a second end of the loop. The seal assembly allows the cooled fluid to pass along the pump input shaft.
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A serviceable pump includes a motor disposed at an end of the serviceable pump and connected to a gear portion with a pump shaft. The gear portion receives fluid from and outputs fluid to a system such as a deep fryer cooking system. The gear portion includes at least one channel for receiving fluid, such as oil, to lubricate the gears and a fluid discharge aperture to push fluid into a cooling loop at a first end of the cooling loop. The cooling loop cools the fluid passing through the serviceable pump and is disposed between the motor and the gear portion. The cooling loop is connected to a seal assembly that surrounds the pump input shaft at a second end of the loop. The seal assembly allows the cooled fluid to pass along the pump input shaft.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat or frypot of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the frypot is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the frypot and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of the one or more heat sources for heating the frypot when the signal received from the sensor is representative of liquid being disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor, and prevents operation of the one or more heat sources when the signal received from the sensor indicates that liquid is not disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor.
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A tank closure assembly for a deep fryer is provided. The tank closure assembly includes a motor driver actuator that is adapted to actuate the tank closure assembly between an open position and a closed position and a plurality of pistons coupled to the motor. In addition, lift arms are removably coupled to respective pistons from the plurality of pistons. An actuation support structure having at least one actuation track is adapted to allow the lift arms to move along the actuation support structure during actuation of the tank closure assembly. Further, a fryer lid is removably coupled to a bottom portion of the lift arms and a cooking carriage is removably coupled to a bottom portion of the fryer lid.
A multi-bank cooking system includes multiple discrete cooking systems sharing common plumbing and integrated safety features. The multi-bank cooking system may include two or more rack-fryer systems, each with discrete frypots, operating mechanisms and cooking controllers. Each of the discrete cooking systems, may share a common plumbing system with integrated valves and controls receiving coordinated safety signals to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the system.
A substantially closed loop filtration and convection system is configured to move fluid/oil volume within a fryer vat. The vat has a flow directed inlet, which directs flow of cooking fluid in a direction across the bottom of the vat directing the flow of oil and crumbs/debris across the vat, up and across a flow separation portion toward and into a cleaning zone portion of the vat. A crumb tray or crumb/debris catch system is disposed in the cleaning zone adjacent to the vat.
A burner assembly system is disposed in a rear side, i.e. back side, of a deep fryer. The burner assembly system includes an aperture disposed in a side of a bottom portion at the rear of a fryer cabinet of the controlled deep fryer. A burner at the rear of the fryer cabinet is coupled to the aperture and is adapted to receive fuel that enters through the aperture. An ignition assembly is disposed within the burner and ignites the received fuel. A flue is disposed at the rear of and within the fryer cabinet and receives combustion gases and heat from the burner created by the ignition of fuel. A heat exchanger is disposed within the flue at the rear of the fryer cabinet and is heated by heat conveyed through the flue from the ignition of fuel in the burner.
A multi-bank cooking system includes multiple discrete cooking systems sharing common plumbing and integrated safety features. The multi-bank cooking system may include two or more rack-fryer systems, each with discrete frypots, operating mechanisms and cooking controllers. Each of the discrete cooking systems, may share a common plumbing system with integrated valves and controls receiving coordinated safety signals to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the system.
A substantially closed loop filtration and convection system is configured to move fluid/oil volume within a fryer vat. The vat has a flow directed inlet, which directs flow of cooking fluid in a direction across the bottom of the vat directing the flow of oil and crumbs/debris across the vat, up and across a flow separation portion toward and into a cleaning zone portion of the vat. A crumb tray or crumb/debris catch system is disposed in the cleaning zone adjacent to the vat.
A system for automating the removal of cooking racks or trays laden with food items. The automatic rack lifting system includes a fryer assembly having a frypot and a liftable traveler assembly with a removable rack carrier or cooking carriage that carries a plurality of removable cooking baskets for food into and out of the cooking medium or oil disposed within the frypot. The system may further include lift arms removably secured to an actuation support structure. The automatic rack lifting system comprises a lift system for automated (e.g. under software program control) or manually controlled automatic lifting of a cooking carriage.
A capacitive sensor includes a metal radiator disposed at an extreme end of a sensor assembly. A coaxial electrode is electrically interconnected to the metal radiator. The coaxial electrode has a center conductor, a dielectric around the center conductor, and an outer conductor, the center conductor being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator. An insulator configured to fit adjacent the metal radiator is configured to electrically and thermally isolate the metal radiator from selected electrical and thermal properties in an environment wherein the capacitive sensor probe is disposed. A connector is disposed distal from the metal radiator on the coaxial electrode, a portion of the connector being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator.
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A capacitive sensor includes a metal radiator disposed at an extreme end of a sensor assembly. A coaxial electrode is electrically interconnected to the metal radiator. The coaxial electrode has a center conductor, a dielectric around the center conductor, and an outer conductor, the center conductor being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator. An insulator configured to fit adjacent the metal radiator is configured to electrically and thermally isolate the metal radiator from selected electrical and thermal properties in an environment wherein the capacitive sensor probe is disposed. A connector is disposed distal from the metal radiator on the coaxial electrode, a portion of the connector being in electrical continuity with the metal radiator.
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A rack holder configured to securely hold a rack or tray used to hold food items during cooking is described. The rack holder may include bracket with a lower lip and a top lip. The bracket may be affixed to a support bar with an offset portion extending downward. The support bar may also include a handle support portion where one or more handles are affixed to the rack holder. The rack holder may provide a fitting engagement with a rack to remove the rack from a cooking environment and to transport the rack to another preparation station.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of a filter pan and of fluid within a filter pan. Configured in a filter pan of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the filter pan is at or above the level of the. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence of liquid within the filter pan and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to completely and safely move oil into and out of the filter pan.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the vat is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the vat and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to maintain an appropriate level of liquid in the vat.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of a filter pan and of fluid within a filter pan. Configured in a filter pan of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the filter pan is at or above the level of the. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence of liquid within the filter pan and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to completely and safely move oil into and out of the filter pan.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the vat is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the vat and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to maintain an appropriate level of liquid in the vat.
A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat or frypot of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the frypot is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the frypot and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of the one or more heat sources for heating the frypot when the signal received from the sensor is representative of liquid being disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor, and prevents operation of the one or more heat sources when the signal received from the sensor indicates that liquid is not disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor.
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A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of fluid within a container. Configured in a vat or frypot of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the frypot is at or above the level of the sensor. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence or absence of liquid within the frypot and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of the one or more heat sources for heating the frypot when the signal received from the sensor is representative of liquid being disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor, and prevents operation of the one or more heat sources when the signal received from the sensor indicates that liquid is not disposed within the frypot at or above the level of the sensor.
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A cook top assembly includes a cooking surface. A monitoring system is configured to monitor and control a cooking process on the cooking surface. The monitoring system includes at least one temperature sensor disposed at a distance from the cooking surface and configured to sense a first temperature change at the cooking surface. A controller operatively coupled to the temperature sensor is configured to receive from the temperature sensor a signal indicating the first temperature change and activate a timing module operatively coupled to the controller for a first predetermined time period based at least in part on the first temperature change sensed by the temperature sensor.
A cook top assembly includes a cooking surface. A monitoring system is configured to monitor and control a cooking process on the cooking surface. The monitoring system includes at least one temperature sensor configured to sense a first temperature change at the cooking surface. A controller operatively coupled to the temperature sensor is configured to receive from the temperature sensor a signal indicating the first temperature change and activate a timing module operatively coupled to the controller for a first predetermined time period based at least in part on the first temperature change sensed by the temperature sensor.
A system for measuring the state of degradation of cooking oil in a deep fryer is provided. The system includes at least one fryer pot and a loop of piping fluidly connected thereto for selectively allowing flow of oil from the at least one fryer pot into the loop and for selectively allowing the cooking oil to return to said at least one fryer pot from the loop. A pump urges the flow of cooking oil through the loop of piping and selectively to urge oil to return to the at least one fryer pot. The loop further comprises a return portion that extends from a discharge of the pump toward a suction of the pump. A sensor is disposed in the return portion of the loop and adapted to measure an electrical property that is indicative of total polar materials of said cooking oil.
A system (10) for measuring the state of degradation of cooking oil in a deep fryer is provided. The system includes a loop of piping (20) fluidly connected to a fryer (100) for selectively allowing flow of oil from the fryer and into the loop and for returning to the fryer. A pump urges the flow of cooking oil through the loop of piping and selectively to urge oil to return to the at least one fryer pot. The loop further comprises a return portion that extends from a discharge of the pump (220) toward a suction of the pump. A sensor (60) is disposed in the return portion of the loop and adapted to measure an electrical property that is indicative of total polar materials of said cooking oil. A vent line (500) is provided in the return portion of the loop.
A system for measuring the state of degradation of cooking oil in a deep fryer is provided. The system Includes a filter system with a filter vat, a filter media, and a filter pump. A sensor Is disposed with respect to the vat or the piping associated with the lifter system:, the sensor being adapted to measure an electrical property that is indicative of total polar materials of said cooking oil.
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A system for measuring the state of degradation of cooking oil in a deep fryer is provided. The system includes at least one fryer pot and a loop of piping fluidly connected thereto for selectively allowing flow of oil from the at least one fryer pot into the loop and for selectively allowing the cooking oil to return to said at least one fryer pot from the loop. A pump urges the flow of cooking oil through the loop of piping and selectively to urge oil to return to the at least one fryer pot. The loop further comprises a return portion that extends from a discharge of the pump toward a suction of the pump. A sensor is disposed in the return portion of the loop and adapted to measure an electrical property that is indicative of total polar materials of said cooking oil.
G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
G01N 1/14 - Suction devices, e.g. pumpsEjector devices
A detector configured to indirectly monitor a level of liquid within a container is provided. The detector includes a temperature sensor and a heat producing element proximate to the temperature sensor. A shell is disposed around the temperature sensor and heat producing element, the shell is configured to be disposed within a container and to provide a barrier between liquid disposed within the container and each of the temperature sensor and heat producing element. The heat producing element is configured to transfer heat generated therein to the shell, and the sensor is configured to measure a surface temperature of the heat producing element.
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
49.
Method and apparatus for deploying a shape memory polymer
Methods and apparatus described herein may utilize activation of an SMP material to install medical devices with respect to a surgical site. Activation of the SMP material may be performed with the use of a triggering force and/or a constraint applied to the SMP material. Activation using a triggering force and/or a constraint may be used to create varied activation rates in an SMP material and may be combined with temperature or other activation stimuli to create the varied activation rates.
A deep fat fryer (10) with continuous oil filtering and purging of sediments therefrom during uninterrupted fryer operation is provided. The filter (20) includes a cylindrical hollow housing (30) with a first end (31) and a second end (32) and a hollow cylindrical screen (40) with a longitudinal axis and first (41) and second (42) ends. The screen (40) is disposed coaxially with the hollow housing (30) to define an annulus (39) there between. A piston (50 mounted within the screen and reciprocal tingly movable along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends of the screen. A pump (120), seal, an associate motor (150) are provided to provide continuous oil flow through th filter and the remainder of the fryer. A heat exchanger (130) is provided downstream of the pump to transfer heat from the fryer to the oil flowing through the heat exchanger.
B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 29/60 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor integrally combined with devices for controlling the filtration
B01D 29/64 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes or the like, acting on the cake side of the filtering element
B01D 29/82 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying by compression
A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
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CONVECTION FRYER WITH CONVENIENT FILTER AND OIL TREATMENT PROVISIONS
A fry cooker uses a flow of cooking oil or other medium during the cooking operation to strain out or screen particles that cause degradation of the cooking oil or medium. There are several configurations of the fryer that achieve this result. One is a fryer with a first coarse strainer (13) and a second fine sieve (14) or screen. The first screen (13) is used to swiftly screen and separate coarse particles. The second (14) is used as a finer filter to separate finer particles. Either screen may also be adapted to hold a packet for chemically treating and preserving the cooking medium. Another configuration may include a fryer basket (50) that has a straining portion (53) for removing particulates from the cooking medium. The basket may have an upper sealing portion (51) and a lower straining portion (53).
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Domestic, kitchen and household electrical apparatus, instruments and machines included in class 7; apparatus, instruments and machines for washing, drying or laundry purposes; vacuum cleaners and cleaning apparatus, instruments and machines included in class 7; waxing and polishing machines, apparatus and instruments; irons and ironing apparatus, instruments and machines; dishwashers; compactors and waste disposal apparatus, instruments and machines; dust exhausting and removing installations; cleaning appliances utilising steam; carpet shampooing machines and apparatus; polishing apparatus, instruments and machines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Domestic, kitchen and household electrical apparatus, instruments and machines included in class 9; cleaning apparatus, instruments and machines included in class 9; electric irons; refrigerated vending apparatus, instruments and machines; refrigerated vending beverage dispensing apparatus, instruments and machines; apparatus and instruments for dispensing ice and chilled beverages; sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus and instruments; radios, televisions, speakers; cameras; remote control apparatus and instruments; communication, transmitting and receiving apparatus and instruments; antennas, amplifiers; magnetic tapes and cassettes for use therewith; dry cells and batteries; transmission lines and electric cables and connectors for use therewith; vending machines, apparatus and instruments; computer apparatus in class 9; computer software and computer programmes; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Domestic, kitchen and household electrical apparatus, instruments and machines included in class 11, fans, apparatus, instruments, machines and installations for cooking, refrigerating, drying, heating, cooling, freezing; refrigerated cabinets; apparatus and instruments for dispensing ice and chilled beverages; ventilating and air conditioning apparatus, instruments and installations; extractor hoods for kitchens; gas and electric ranges, stoves and ovens; hobs, cook tops and cooking surfaces; water coolers and heaters; microwave ovens, electrically driven barbecue units for electric stoves; humidifiers, dehumidifiers; water purifying apparatus and machines and installations; water filtering apparatus; water softening apparatus and installations; water sterilizers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
