US3109468A
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Vegetable slicing apparatus
Assignee: Lamb Weston Inc
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Filing: 1961-02-24
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lamb Frank Gilbert
- 👤 Arthur R Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:01
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/18; B26D3/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/2087; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR THE CUTTING OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTS INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES, A PRODUCT RECEIVING TANK ADAPTED TO BE FILLED WITH A FLUID MEDIUM, MEANS TO DISCHARGE SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID TANK, A FOOD PUMP FOR WITHDRAWING SAID MEDIUM AND SAID PRODUCTS FROM SAID TANK, A PRODUCT FEED LINE, SAID PUMP DISCHARGING SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID PRODUCT FEED LINE, A PRODUCT CUTTER, A TAPERED SECTION IN SAID FEED LINE TO SEPARATE AND FEED SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID CUTTER AT INCREASED SPEED, SAID CUTTER HAVING MEANS FOR CUTTING EXTERIOR SLABS AND CENTER CUTS FROM EACH OF SAID PRODUCTS, MEANS POSTERIOR TO SAID CUTTER MEANS TO DISCHARGE SAID SLABS AND SAID CENTER CUTS TO DIFFERENT CHANNELS, AND MEANS TO RECYCLE SAID MEDIUM FOR REUSE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR THE CUTTING OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTS INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES, A PRODUCT RECEIVING TANK ADAPTED TO BE FILLED WITH A FLUID MEDIUM, MEANS TO DISCHARGE SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID TANK, A FOOD PUMP FOR WITHDRAWING SAID MEDIUM AND SAID PRODUCTS FROM SAID TANK, A PRODUCT FEED LINE, SAID PUMP DISCHARGING SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID PRODUCT FEED LINE, A PRODUCT CUTTER, A TAPERED SECTION IN SAID FEED LINE TO SEPARATE AND FEED SAID PRODUCTS INTO SAID CUTTER AT INCREASED SPEED, SAID CUTTER HAVING MEANS FOR CUTTING EXTERIOR SLABS AND CENTER CUTS FROM EACH OF SAID PRODUCTS, MEANS POSTERIOR TO SAID CUTTER MEANS TO DISCHARGE SAID SLABS AND SAID CENTER CUTS TO DIFFERENT CHANNELS, AND MEANS TO RECYCLE SAID MEDIUM FOR REUSE.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |