Robert Henry Lafleur

US Patent:

20020063091, May 30, 2002

Filed:

Nov 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/725824

Inventors:

Robert Lafleur - Fall River MA, US

International Classification:

B01D035/28

US Classification:

210/470000

Abstract:

Commercial cookers utilize hot shortening or oil in order to deep fry potatoes or other fried foods. Crumbs of breading materials and pieces of food must be frequently removed from the hot shortening, in order to keep the taste of cooked food fresh. This invention permits a restaurant or commercial kitchen to extend the life of a batch of shortening in such a cooker by removing breaded materials and pieces of food so that they do not burn and spoil the taste of cooked foods. The cleaning device is used to filter unwanted food substances in the bottom of the cooker, permitting the cooker to remain in service, and the shortening to remain fresher. The removed food substances are periodically discarded.