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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2012
Steven Raio, Canyon Lake, CA (US);
Juan M. Martinez, Corona, CA (US);
Harry Springer, Iii, Cypress, CA (US);
Michael Cole, Temecula, CA (US);
Steven Raio, Canyon Lake, CA (US);
Juan M. Martinez, Corona, CA (US);
Harry Springer, III, Cypress, CA (US);
Michael Cole, Temecula, CA (US);
Stearns Product Development, Inc., Perris, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for caramelizing a cut surface of a split bread product is provided. The apparatus comprises a substantially flat heatable surface and at least one pedestal magnetically coupled to and in heat transfer communication with the flat surface, and extending upwardly therefrom. The pedestal defines an upper contact surface for receiving and supporting the split bread product. The contact surface is formed to substantially conform to the contour of the cut surface of the split bread product, to apply heat directly to the cut surface to caramelize the inner surface thereof.