Carl C Norman

US Patent:

57415315, Apr 21, 1998

Filed:

Oct 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/733539

Inventors:

Raymond Gregory Kowalski - Weedsport NY
Carl Michael Norman - Syracuse NY
David Brian Bertollini - North Bay NY

Assignee:

Borden, Inc. - NJ

International Classification:

B29C 4786

US Classification:

425144

Abstract:

Apparatus for increasing pasta production and for ensuring a more uniform and quality pasta product which includes heating the die face of a die by positioning on the die face an electric resistance heater.

US Patent:

57890358, Aug 4, 1998

Filed:

Oct 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/733191

Inventors:

Raymond Gregory Kowalski - Weedsport NY
Carl Michael Norman - Syracuse NY
David Brian Bertollini - North Bay NY

Assignee:

Borden Chemical, Inc. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

A23L 100

US Classification:

426516

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for increasing pasta production and for ensuring a more uniform and quality pasta product which includes heating the die face of a die by positioning on the die face an electric resistance heater.

US Patent:

54339642, Jul 18, 1995

Filed:

Jul 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/089246

Inventors:

Carl M. Norman - Syracuse NY
Carleton G. Merritt - Phoenix NY

Assignee:

Borden, Inc. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

A23B 900
B65B 5500

US Classification:

426303

Abstract:

A double walled drum of concentric cylinders having end seals and insulation between the cylinders. The drum is open at both ends and rotates on its center longitudinal axis which is pitched from the horizontal with the entrance on the high side. Diameter restrictions at the entrance and discharge ends of the drum increase product residence time. Lifters at the entrance end discharge end push flexible strandular food subject to microbial spoilage such as strands of cooked pasta away from the entrance and out the discharge. Pins are mounted perpendicular to the inner cylinder wall and point to the central axis of the drum. Liquids such as acid and oil are sprayed onto the food in the drum from a spray bar or spray manifold. The pins continuously lift and separate the strands of food while it moves through the drum, and mix the liquid and product, resulting in a uniform coating. This process and apparatus produce a uniformly coated flexible strandular food such as spaghetti with minimal temperature loss.

US Patent:

57558809, May 26, 1998

Filed:

Feb 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/385134

Inventors:

Carl M. Norman - Syracuse NY
Carleton George Merritt - Phoenix NY

Assignee:

Borden Foods Corporation - Columbus OH

International Classification:

A23G 326

US Classification:

118 19

Abstract:

A double walled drum of concentric cylinders having end seals and insulation between the cylinders. The drum is open at both ends and rotates on its center longitudinal axis which is pitched from the horizontal with the entrance on the high side. Diameter restrictions at the entrance and discharge ends of the drum increase product residence time. Lifters at the entrance end discharge end push flexible strandular food subject to microbial spoilage such as strands of cooked pasta away from the entrance and out the discharge. Pins are mounted perpendicular to the inner cylinder wall and point to the central axis of the drum. Liquids such as acid and oil are sprayed onto the food in the drum from a spray bar or spray manifold. The pins continuously lift and separate the strands of food while it moves through the drum, and mix the liquid and product, resulting in a uniform coating. This process and apparatus produce a uniformly coated flexible strandular food such as spaghetti with minimal temperature loss.

Author:

Carl Norman

ISBN #:

0394710541

Author:

Carl Norman

ISBN #:

8209105981

Author:

Carl Norman

ISBN #:

8209106007