Bread for Hamburgers

Abstract

Hamburger bun, having two substantially equal halves (1, 2), each of which forms a flat portion (3) mutually facing the other, between which are arranged the foodstuffs (9, 10 11, 12) thus sandwiched, forming opposite to said flat portion (3) a domed shape (4), characterized in that at least one of said halves, in its flat portion (3), has a hollow (5) with a closed bottom (6) that faces toward the domed portion and defines a substantially concentric housing in which the toppings and at least part of the hamburger complements are housed.

Claims

1- Hamburger bun, having two substantially equal halves, each of which forms a flat portion mutually facing the other, between which are arranged the foodstuffs thus sandwiched, forming opposite to said flat portion a domed shape, characterized in that at least one of said halves, in its flat portion, has a hollow with a closed bottom that faces toward the domed portion and defines a substantially concentric housing in which the toppings and at least part of the hamburger complements are housed.

2- Hamburger bun, as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a hollow is present in both halves of the bun.

3- Hamburger bun, as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterized in that one of the two hollows or recesses is of smaller volume than the other.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ATTACHED DRAWINGS

[0009] FIGS. 1a and 1b show both halves of the hamburger bun according to the invention;

[0010] FIGS. 2a and 2b show both halves of FIG. 1, viewed in a diametric vertical section.

[0011] FIGS. 3a and 3b show another configuration of the invention in which the hollows or housings have a different volume, and

[0012] FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of a hamburger with the toppings and sides thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0013] For purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned drawings illustrating the same are attached hereto, supported by the description of the same given below; these embodiments should be interpreted as one of the many possible configurations of the invention, and for this reason should be given no limiting effect, and the possible means equivalent to those illustrated is also included in the scope of the protection of the present invention; the scope of the present invention is determined by the first claim in the corresponding Claims attached hereto.

[0014] FIG. 1 shows an upper hemi-bun or half-bun (1) and a lower half-bun or hemi-bun (2). These bun halves have a flattened surface (3) turned upwards, so that the opposite domed portion (4) faces downwards. In this configuration of the invention, both halves have a hollow (5) of substantially equal volumes, with an annular edge that forms part of the aforementioned flattened portion (3).

[0015] FIG. 2b shows a diametrical section of FIG. 1a, and FIG. 2b shows a diametric section of FIG. 1B. These drawings show hollows (5) of equal volume, with a bottom (6) separated from the dome (4) by a bread wall (7).

[0016] FIG. 3a is the same as the section of FIG. 1a, and in this configuration FIG. 3b has a hemi-bun with a hollow (8) of smaller volume.

[0017] It is conceivable according to the invention (in a version not illustrated) that the aforementioned hollow (5) is implemented in only one half of the bun, so that the other bun remains as a traditional hamburger semi-bun.

[0018] FIG. 4 shows a practical example of how the present invention is used and the result obtained thereby. This drawing schematically illustrates the diametrical section of a hamburger assembled with the buns (1, 2) of the invention. This example represents, without limitation, (9) indicates tomato, onion and/or lettuce slice(s) housed in the upper recess or hollow. In the lower hollow, for example, the topping (10) may be housed, such as a sauce or mayonnaise; (11) is a cheese slice and (12) is the hamburger patty itself. This order can of course be modified. What is really meant to be emphasized is the use and utility of the recesses or hollows (5) that are capable of housing and retaining the components of the hamburger.

[0019] The hollows may be achieved by using an elliptical-shaped insert made of a material accepted under bromatological standards during the baking stage, with the additional advantage that if the aforementioned insert reaches a sufficient temperature, it achieves a superficial coating over the hollow or volume that partially waterproofs this recess in the bread dough (7)