Abstract:
A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.
Abstract:
A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.
Abstract:
A classifier and a method of separating material using such a classifier are disclosed. The classifier comprises a mixing chamber having a mixing fluidisation floor and a concentration chamber having a concentration fluidisation floor. The concentration fluidisation floor and at least a portion of the concentration chamber is located below the mixing fluidisation floor. The method of separating material using such a classifier comprises delivering material to be separated into a mixing chamber of the classifier, fluidising the material in the mixing chamber; transferring some of the material to a concentration chamber of the classifier in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, fluidising the material in the concentration chamber, forming a concentrating fluidised bed in the concentration chamber, separating the material with at least the concentrating fluidised bed and drawing heavier portions of the separated material from the concentration chamber.
Abstract:
A cake stacking system for supporting a multi-tiered cake includes a center rod that extends from a bottom of a base tier of the multi-tiered cake to an interior portion of an uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake, and a plurality of peripheral rods arranged around the center rod, the plurality of peripheral rods disposed in each tier of the multi-tiered cake except for the uppermost tier of the multi-tiered cake. The center rod includes at least one first rod having a first height and one second rod having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. Each peripheral rod includes a tubular member and a flange coupled to one end of the tubular member. The flange maintains a vertical position of the tubular member and supports a bottom surface of an above tier of the multi-tiered cake.
Abstract:
A classifier and a method of separating material using such a classifier are disclosed. The classifier comprises a mixing chamber having a mixing fluidisation floor and a concentration chamber having a concentration fluidisation floor. The concentration fluidisation floor and at least a portion of the concentration chamber is located below the mixing fluidisation floor. The method of separating material using such a classifier comprises delivering material to be separated into a mixing chamber of the classifier, fluidising the material in the mixing chamber; transferring some of the material to a concentration chamber of the classifier in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, fluidising the material in the concentration chamber, forming a concentrating fluidised bed in the concentration chamber, separating the material with at least the concentrating fluidised bed and drawing heavier portions of the separated material from the concentration chamber.
Abstract:
A food carrier configured for use in decorating, storing, serving and transporting food in a single device. The food carrier includes a turntable base having a body and a rotating member that rotates about a central axis relative to the body, a serving platter configured to removably secure to the turntable base; and a lid configured to engage the turntable base. The turntable base has a plurality of locking mechanisms to secure the rotating member relative to the body. The lid may be lockable to the turntable base by at least one locking mechanism.
Abstract:
A food punch assembly (109 for a food sheet comprises a base (14), a lid (16), a die (40) and a punch (50). The base (14) has a food receiving surface (24), and a die receiving opening (20). The die receiving opening is formed through the food receiving surface. The lid has a punch receiving opening (30). The lid is hingedly attached to the base. The lid is adapted to move between an open position and a closed position relative to the base. The punch receiving opening generally aligns with the die receiving opening of the base. The die has an opening (46) formed therethrough. The die at least partially resides in the die receiving opening of the base (14). The punch has a punch protrusion (56). The punch at least partially resides in the punch receiving opening of the lid. A portion of the punch protrusion is adapted to enter the die opening.
Abstract:
A linear cutting assembly (10) for a food sheet comprises a cutting surface assembly (12), an arm assembly (14), and a cutting assembly (16). The cutting surface assembly comprises a base (18) that has a first channel (20) formed at a first end (18a) of the base. The arm assembly comprises an elongated portion (32) and a locking mechanism (34). The elongated portion has a track (36). The locking mechanism is adapted to partially reside within the first channel of the cutting surface assembly. The locking mechanism releasably secures the arm assembly relative to the cutting surface assembly. The cutting assembly comprises a rotatable blade (54). The cutting assembly is adapted to connect to the track of the arm assembly and move relative to the track of the arm assembly.
Abstract:
Described is a basket for use in a centrifuge for dewatering material, such as crude ore for use in the mineral industry, where the basket is comprised of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is characterized in that it includes a wear member, a back member, a connection flange and a feed end flange. The first portion is detachably connected to the second portion, which is formed from a screen member, a connecting flange and a delivery end flange.
Abstract:
A circle cutter (10) for a food sheet comprises a center knob assembly (12), an arm (14), and a cutting assembly (16). The center knob assembly comprises a base portion (18) adapted to contact a food sheet and fix a position of the cutting assembly relative to the food sheet. The arm is adapted to rotate about the center knob assembly. The cutting assembly comprises a cutting portion having a rotatable cutting blade (40). The cutting assembly is releasably fixed to the arm to cut a generally circular pattern into the food sheet as the arm rotates about the center knob assembly.