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Feed mechanism for hydraulic cutter assembly
Assignee: Lamb Weston Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-13
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1982-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank G Lamb
- 👤 James E Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:43
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/06; B26D7/0658; B26D7/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR THE CUTTING OF FOOD PRODUCTS INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES HAVING A FLUID TIGHT CUTTER ASSEMBLY CASING PROVIDED WITH A CUTTER MEANS AND FLUID PRESSURE MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF TO FORCE SAID PRODUCTS AGAINST SAID CUTTER MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PRODUCT CENTERING MEANS POSITIONED ANTERIOR TO SAID CUTTER MEANS, SAID CENTERING MEANS INCLUDING A TUBE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL AFFIXED TO SAID ONE END IN FLUID TIGHT RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH AND EXTENDING TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID CUTTER MEANS, OPPOSED GUIDE MEANS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID TUBE, A GUIDE MEANS LINKAGE, EACH OF SAID GUIDE MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID TUBE BEING LINKED BY SAID LINKAGE TO ITS RESPECTIVE OPPOSED GUIDE MEANS TO EFFECTUATE EQUAL OUTWARD AND INWARD MOVEMENT THEREOF RESPONSIVE TO THE SIZES OF SAID PRODUCTS, SAID TUBE CONFINING FLUID FLOW THEREIN, WHEREBY THE FULL FORCE OF SAID FLUID PRESSURE IS EXERTED AGAINST SAID PRODUCTS AND NOT PERMITTED TO BYPASS TO THE SPACE EXTERIOR OF SAID GUIDE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A MECHANISM FOR THE CUTTING OF FOOD PRODUCTS INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES HAVING A FLUID TIGHT CUTTER ASSEMBLY CASING PROVIDED WITH A CUTTER MEANS AND FLUID PRESSURE MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF TO FORCE SAID PRODUCTS AGAINST SAID CUTTER MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PRODUCT CENTERING MEANS POSITIONED ANTERIOR TO SAID CUTTER MEANS, SAID CENTERING MEANS INCLUDING A TUBE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL AFFIXED TO SAID ONE END IN FLUID TIGHT RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH AND EXTENDING TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID CUTTER MEANS, OPPOSED GUIDE MEANS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID TUBE, A GUIDE MEANS LINKAGE, EACH OF SAID GUIDE MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID TUBE BEING LINKED BY SAID LINKAGE TO ITS RESPECTIVE OPPOSED GUIDE MEANS TO EFFECTUATE EQUAL OUTWARD AND INWARD MOVEMENT THEREOF RESPONSIVE TO THE SIZES OF SAID PRODUCTS, SAID TUBE CONFINING FLUID FLOW THEREIN, WHEREBY THE FULL FORCE OF SAID FLUID PRESSURE IS EXERTED AGAINST SAID PRODUCTS AND NOT PERMITTED TO BYPASS TO THE SPACE EXTERIOR OF SAID GUIDE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |