US3116772A
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Method for slicing vegetables
Assignee: Lamb Weston Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-07
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1981-11-07
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
2026-10-25 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/18; B26D3/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0448; Y10T83/0467; Y10T83/0586
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR THE CUTTING OF A VEGETABLE FOOD PRODUCT INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES COMPRISING FEEDING A PLURALITY OF SAID PRODUCTS INTO A ZONE CONTAINING A FLUID MEDIUM, DISCHARGING SAID MEDIUM UNDER PRESSSURE TOGETHER WITH SAID PRODUCTS TO A ZONE OF GRADUALLY DECREASING DIAMETER TO SEPARATE SAID PRODUCTS ONE FROM THE OTHER AND TO ACCELERATE THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PRODUCTS TO EFFECTIVE CUTTING SPEED, INDIVIDUALLY AND SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING SAID SEPARATED PRODUCTS INTO A CUTTING ZONE AND CUTTING SAID PRODDUCTS INTO CENTER AND OUTSIDE CUTS IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, SEPARATING SAID CENTER CUTS FROM SAID OUTSIDE CUTS AND SEPARATELY DISCHARGING THE CENTER AND OUTSIDE CUTS, RECOVERING SAID MEDIUM FROM SAID SEPARATED CUTS AND RECYCLING SAID MEDIUM TO SAID FLUID MEDIUM CONTAINING ZONE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD FOR THE CUTTING OF A VEGETABLE FOOD PRODUCT INTO PREDETERMINED SIZES COMPRISING FEEDING A PLURALITY OF SAID PRODUCTS INTO A ZONE CONTAINING A FLUID MEDIUM, DISCHARGING SAID MEDIUM UNDER PRESSSURE TOGETHER WITH SAID PRODUCTS TO A ZONE OF GRADUALLY DECREASING DIAMETER TO SEPARATE SAID PRODUCTS ONE FROM THE OTHER AND TO ACCELERATE THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PRODUCTS TO EFFECTIVE CUTTING SPEED, INDIVIDUALLY AND SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING SAID SEPARATED PRODUCTS INTO A CUTTING ZONE AND CUTTING SAID PRODDUCTS INTO CENTER AND OUTSIDE CUTS IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, SEPARATING SAID CENTER CUTS FROM SAID OUTSIDE CUTS AND SEPARATELY DISCHARGING THE CENTER AND OUTSIDE CUTS, RECOVERING SAID MEDIUM FROM SAID SEPARATED CUTS AND RECYCLING SAID MEDIUM TO SAID FLUID MEDIUM CONTAINING ZONE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |