US3944678A
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Process for the fast cooking of metered quantities of foodstuff
Assignee: Santa Martha Bay Shipping and Trading Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-05-09
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A process for cooking quantities of foodstuffs comprises introduction of food and water into a pressurized cooking chamber where the food is cooked under pressure at temperatures of over 100°C. The cooked food is then conveyed into a centrifugal separator wherein excess cooking water and its vapour are removed from the cooked food by subjecting the cooked food to centrifugal force.
Inventors
- 👤 Modesto Pratolongo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:14
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; A; A23; A23L; A23L5/00; A23L5/10; A23L5/13; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/14; A47J27/18; G07F9/00; G07F9/10; G07F9/105; A47J2027/006; A47J2027/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A process for cooking foodstuffs from the group consisting of rice, noodles and spaghetti, comprising the steps of: introducing a metered quantity of the foodstuff into a cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, extracting vapour from the cooking chamber by removing introduced water and foodstuffs through the outlet opening to obtain a rapid drop in pressure; and then removing excess water from the foodstuffs, removing vapour developed during the rapid drop in pressure from the foodstuffs and absorbing the kinetic energy developed in the foodstuffs during said removal from the cooking chamber by subjecting the foodstuffs to centrifugal force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A process for cooking foodstuffs from the group consisting of rice, noodles and spaghetti, comprising the steps of: introducing a metered quantity of the foodstuff into a cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, extracting vapour from the cooking chamber by removing introduced water and foodstuffs through the outlet opening to obtain a rapid drop in pressure; and then removing excess water from the foodstuffs, removing vapour developed during the rapid drop in pressure from the foodstuffs and absorbing the kinetic energy developed in the foodstuffs during said removal from the cooking chamber by subjecting the foodstuffs to centrifugal force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process for cooking foodstuffs as defined in claim 1 wherein the centrifugal force imparts a rotary motion to the foodstuffs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process for cooking foodstuffs as defined in claim 2 wherein the rotary motion has an axis in a vertical plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process defined in claim 1 including adding metered quantities of dressings to the foodstuffs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for cooking raw filamentary spaghetti, comprising introducing a metered quantity of the raw spaghetti into an elongate cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, stirring the spaghetti in the water while it is maintained in the cooking chamber, extracting vapour from the spaghetti by removing introduced water and the spaghetti through the outlet opening to obtain a rapid drop in pressure; and then removing excess introduced water from the spaghetti, removing vapour developed during the rapid drop in pressure from the spaghetti and absorbing the kinetic energy developed in the spaghetti during the removal thereof from the cooking chamber by subjecting the spaghetti to centrifugal force.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for cooking raw filamentary spaghetti, comprising introducing a metered quantity of the raw spaghetti into an elongate cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, stirring the spaghetti in the water while it is maintained in the cooking chamber, extracting vapour from the spaghetti by removing introduced water and the spaghetti through the outlet opening to obtain a rapid drop in pressure; and then removing excess introduced water from the spaghetti, removing vapour developed during the rapid drop in pressure from the spaghetti and absorbing the kinetic energy developed in the spaghetti during the removal thereof from the cooking chamber by subjecting the spaghetti to centrifugal force.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process for cooking foodstuffs from the group consisting of rice, noodles and spaghetti, comprising introducing a metered quantity of the foodstuff into a cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure and at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, stirring the foodstuff in the introduced water, and then subjecting the foodstuff, introduced water and vapour formed therefrom to centrifugal force.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A process for cooking foodstuffs from the group consisting of rice, noodles and spaghetti, comprising introducing a metered quantity of the foodstuff into a cooking chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, hermetically sealing the inlet opening and the outlet opening of said cooking chamber; introducing water under pressure and at a temperature of over 100°C into the cooking chamber, stirring the foodstuff in the introduced water, and then subjecting the foodstuff, introduced water and vapour formed therefrom to centrifugal force.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |