Device and method for making food items
OwnerJames C. Purgatorio, Thomas Tapper +1inventors
InventorsJames C. Purgatorio, Thomas Tapper, Edward P. Bridgman
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Abstract
Devices and methods for preparing and packaging food items, such as sandwiches, for example, are provided. The devices and methods of the invention are particularly suited for efficiently making and packaging any type of sandwich. In one embodiment, the device can be a food assembly workbench that defines at least one workstation having an elongated generally planar surface and a vertically extended consumables storage structure that extends above and offset from the worksurface and contains one or more garnish receptacles, one or more condiment dispenser receptacles and one or more holders for packaging materials for packaging the prepared sandwiches.
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A food item preparing and packaging workbench for preparing and packaging sandwiches at a quick-service restaurant, the workbench comprising:
- a generally planar worksurface of sufficient width and length for the preparation and packaging of sandwiches;
- a vertically extending multitiered reconfigurable consumable storage structure extending above and offset from the worksurface and containing one or more garnish receptacles, one or more condiment dispenser receptacles, and one or more holders for packaging materials for packaging the prepared sandwich.
A method of preparing and packaging a sandwich at a food item preparing and packaging workbench, the workbench comprising a generally planar worksurface and a vertically extending multitiered reconfigurable consumable storage structure extending above and offset from the worksurface and containing one or more garnish receptacles, one or more condiment dispenser receptacles, and one or more holders for packaging materials for packaging the assembled sandwich, the method comprising:
- obtaining a sandwich filling and a sandwich bread component;
- obtaining an empty container from one of the holders;
- obtaining a garnish from one of the garnish receptacles from the consumable storage structure;
- placing the obtained garnish onto the sandwich filling;
- obtaining a condiment dispenser from one of the condiment dispenser receptacles of the consumable storage structure;
- dispensing a condiment from the condiment dispenser over the sandwich filling;
- completing the sandwich and placing the sandwich into the container;
- and thereafter
- closing the container having the sandwich contained therein.
A sandwich assembly station for preparing and packaging sandwiches at a quick-service restaurant, comprising:
- a pair of spaced apart generally parallel and planar elongated worksurfaces each defining a separate working area and being of sufficient width and length for preparing and packaging sandwiches;
- a vertically extending multitiered reconfigurable consumable storage structure extending above and between the worksurfaces and configured for containing and for permitting access from both working areas of one or more garnish receptacles, one or more condiment dispenser receptacles, and one or more holders for packaging materials for packaging the prepared sandwich.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.