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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 1982
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1981
David N Anstett, Duluth, MN (US);
Egbert W Volkert, Poplar, WI (US);
Richard F Schryer, Duluth, MN (US);
Jeno's, Inc., Duluth, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for the continuous production of fried dough crusts is disclosed in which the dough pieces are retained between a pair of endless conveyors, one above the other, the upper conveyor being of balanced-weave construction, the lower conveyor being of flat-flex construction, the designs of said conveyors being incapable of registering with one another. The endless conveyors traverse a part of a hot oil bath, beneath the surface of the oil in uniform, spaced, parallel relation to each other, the spacing between the conveyors being maintained within the range of 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch for confinement of the dough pieces therebetween. The oil in the cooking zone of said bath is maintained at a temperature range of about 360.degree.-410.degree. F. After exiting from the cooking bath and prior to reaching a delivery point, crusts are continuously confined and rapidly cooled.