Ralph Sandolo

US Patent:

53615603, Nov 8, 1994

Filed:

Oct 13, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/959382

Inventors:

Ralph Sandolo - Wilton CT

International Classification:

B65B 920
B65B 6300
B65B 3700

US Classification:

53111RC

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for flavoring coffee with a particular flavoring ingredient in situ within the package. The apparatus includes a hopper for containing a supply of coffee and a connected feed tube through which the coffee is delivered in measured amounts into the lower end of a tube of sheet material or web which is being continuously formed about the coffee feed tube to define the package for the coffee. A flavoring feed tube connected in communication to a reservoir containing a supply of flavoring material is disposed along the coffee feed tube and through which the flavoring material is circulated for injecting a predetermined amount of flavoring material into the coffee being delivered into the lower end of the continuously formed tube. The lower end of the continuous tube containing the predetermined amount of coffee and flavoring material is thereafter sealed and separated from the remainder of the continuous tube to define an individual package of flavored coffee, and the sequence repeated. The arrangement is such that the changeover of the apparatus from one flavor to another flavor is effected with a minimum of effort and/or cleaning.

US Patent:

52419479, Sep 7, 1993

Filed:

Jun 8, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/895121

Inventors:

Ralph Sandolo - Wilton CT

International Classification:

F24C 1532

US Classification:

126 21A

Abstract:

This disclosure is directed to a simulated wood burning oven which includes a housing having an oven spatially disposed therein to define a heated chamber around the oven. A burner is disposed within the heated chamber below the oven for generating products of combustion to heat the oven to baking temperatures. A secondary burner is disposed within the oven for producing a yellow flame to simulate a wood burning flame. Disposed adjacent to the access opening of the oven is a manifold having orifices through which air is directed under pressure to form a curtain of air across the access opening for retaining the heat within the oven during operation. Temperature regulating dampers are disposed adjacent the sides of the oven for controlling the baking or cooking temperatures within the oven.