Patent ID: 7337712
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A vessel for separating and collecting excess oil from deep fried foods disposed therein before the deep fried foods are sauted, said vessel comprising: a) a pot; b) a colander; c) a motor; and d) a gear train; wherein said colander is rotatably mounted in said pot; wherein said colander is for holding the fried foods; wherein said motor is operatively connected to said colander; wherein said motor rotates said colander relative to said pot; wherein said motor is for centrifugally forcing the excess oil from the deep fried foods out therefrom and collecting in the pot; wherein said gear train operatively connects said motor to said colander; wherein said gear train comprises a driven gear; and wherein said gear train comprises a drive gear; wherein said colander has a top; wherein said pot has a top; wherein said gear train has said pot having a through bore; wherein said through bore in said pot extends through said pot; wherein said through bore in said pot is disposed just below said top of said pot; wherein said driven gear of said gear train extends horizontally around said colander; wherein said driven gear of said gear train extends circumferentially around said colander; and wherein said driven gear of said gear train is disposed just below said top of said colander.