US3247808A
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Method of making an annulus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-26
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1981-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel T Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:26
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF FORMING A BALL-LIKE BATCH OF DOUGH INTO AN ANNULUS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: IMPALING A BALL-LIKE BATCH OF DOUGH ON A SUBSTANTIALLY POINTED END OF AN ELONGATED ROD; APPLYING INWARD RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE BALL-LIKE DOUGH AND FORCING IT INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROD; AND ROLLING AND KNEADING THE DOUGH FROM SAID POINTED END OF THE ROD TOWARD THE OTHER END OF THE ROD TO UNIFORMLY SPREAD THE DOUGH AND FORM A SEAMLESS ANNULUS OF DOUGH OF UNIFORM THICKNESS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF FORMING A BALL-LIKE BATCH OF DOUGH INTO AN ANNULUS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: IMPALING A BALL-LIKE BATCH OF DOUGH ON A SUBSTANTIALLY POINTED END OF AN ELONGATED ROD; APPLYING INWARD RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE BALL-LIKE DOUGH AND FORCING IT INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROD; AND ROLLING AND KNEADING THE DOUGH FROM SAID POINTED END OF THE ROD TOWARD THE OTHER END OF THE ROD TO UNIFORMLY SPREAD THE DOUGH AND FORM A SEAMLESS ANNULUS OF DOUGH OF UNIFORM THICKNESS.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |