Patent ID: 7293525
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: A21C,A23P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying a coating to a food product comprising: a first container for storing the coating; a second container for holding at least a portion of the coating prior to deposition of the coating on the food product and comprising at least one protrusion; and at least one wheel comprising at least two coaxial disks, wherein the two disks are spaced apart to form an inner space, and wherein the two outer faces of each disk comprise at least a portion of the outer surface of the wheel, and wherein at least a portion of the wheel is positioned in the first container and at least a portion of the wheel is positioned proximate at least a portion of the second container such that upon rotation of the wheel, the wheel transfers coating from the first container to the second container, wherein the protrusion is adapted to remove coating from the wheel and to deliver the coating to the second container.