Device and method for melting cheese

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8850969
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13452182

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An device and method are provided for steam injection heating to melt a cheese component of a food item of a food product. The device includes a housing for a steam generator and a steaming chamber. Generated steam is injected into the steaming chamber to melt the cheese component of the food item held in a container inserted into the steaming chamber. The device is configured to rest on a counter so that the counter provides an interior support surface in the steaming chamber. The counter also provides an exterior support surface for the container and a work surface. The container is inserted into the steaming chamber by sliding it on the exterior surface and is received and supported by the interior support surface. A food product having a melted cheese component is assembled, produced and packaged while the container is supported in the single plane of the counter.

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RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY INC2111 MCDONALD'S DRIVE OAK BROOK IL 60523

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ewald, Henry T Roselle, US 47 964
Simmons, Paul G Glen Ellyn, US 28 238

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