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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 1996
Filed:
Nov. 23, 1994
John S Nitschke, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Daniel B Kuhary, Whitehouse, OH (US);
Vend-It Corporation, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Abstract
An automated deep frying system includes a refrigerated food storage compartment having a portion controller and dispenser, an isolated cooking chamber having a frying vessel and a food basket which is movable to a variety of preselected positions for loading, cooking and dispensing the food, and an air purifier including a smooth cold surface for isolating the by-products of the frying process. The system also includes a microprocessor controller which is programmed for the system operation, including automatic dispensing, preparation and serving of preselected portions of food in response to an operator's input, as well as energy efficient control of the refrigerated food storage compartment and the air purifier cold plate.