Robert V Schrader

US Patent:

6494345, Dec 17, 2002

Filed:

Apr 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/826192

Inventors:

Robert J. Schrader - Rochester Hills MI 48307

International Classification:

B67D 506

US Classification:

222179, 222326, 222389, 251295

Abstract:

A gas-assisted food decorating system is provided for applying frosting and the like to an item of food. The system includes a foot pedal assembly having a pedal housing and a movable pedal. A variable pressure valve assembly is disposed in the foot pedal assembly between the pedal housing and the pedal. An input hose extends between a source of pressurized gas and an input opening in the valve. An output hose extends between an output opening of the valve and a dispenser. The dispenser includes a chamber for holding the frosting, and a nozzle in communication with the chamber for dispensing the frosting. The flow of frosting can be controlled by manipulating the foot pedal assembly.