US3272154A
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Compact self-unloading baking oven
Assignee: K&N Soft Pretzel Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-09
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kratz Clyde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/06; A21B1/00; A21B1/42; A21B1/48; A21B3/00; A21B3/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A SELF-UNLOADING FOOD BAKING OVERN COMPRISING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING HOUSING; A TRANSVERSE PLATE DIVIDING THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING INTO A PROVING ZONE AND A BAKING ZONE; A FIRST LONGITUDINAL CONVEYOR IN THE PROVING ZONE ADAPTED TO CARRY PRODUCTS PLACED THEREUPON THROUGH SAID PROVING ZONE; MEANS IN SAID PROVING ZONE FOR SPRAYING PRODUCTS ON SAID FIRST CONVEYOR WITH CAUSTIC; MEANS IN SAID PROVING ZONE FOR DEPOSITING SALT ON PRODUCTS AS THEY LEAVE THE PROVING ZONE; A SECOND LONGITUDINAL CONVEYOR IN THE BAKING ZONE ADAPTED TO CARRY PRODUCTS PLACED THEREUPON THROUGH SAID BAKING ZONE AND ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST CONVEYOR SO AS TO EFFECT TRANSFER OF PRODUCTS FROM ONE TO ANOTHER; SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BEING LOADED PROXIMATE THE FRONT OF SAID HOUSING AND SAID SECOND CONVEYOR AUTOMATICALLY DISCHARGING PROXIMATE THE FRONT OF SAID HOUSING; A HEATING MEANS WITHIN SAID BAKING ZONE TO SUPPLY HEAT THERETO AS WELL AS TO SAID PROVING ZONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A SELF-UNLOADING FOOD BAKING OVERN COMPRISING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING HOUSING; A TRANSVERSE PLATE DIVIDING THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING INTO A PROVING ZONE AND A BAKING ZONE; A FIRST LONGITUDINAL CONVEYOR IN THE PROVING ZONE ADAPTED TO CARRY PRODUCTS PLACED THEREUPON THROUGH SAID PROVING ZONE; MEANS IN SAID PROVING ZONE FOR SPRAYING PRODUCTS ON SAID FIRST CONVEYOR WITH CAUSTIC; MEANS IN SAID PROVING ZONE FOR DEPOSITING SALT ON PRODUCTS AS THEY LEAVE THE PROVING ZONE; A SECOND LONGITUDINAL CONVEYOR IN THE BAKING ZONE ADAPTED TO CARRY PRODUCTS PLACED THEREUPON THROUGH SAID BAKING ZONE AND ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST CONVEYOR SO AS TO EFFECT TRANSFER OF PRODUCTS FROM ONE TO ANOTHER; SAID FIRST CONVEYOR BEING LOADED PROXIMATE THE FRONT OF SAID HOUSING AND SAID SECOND CONVEYOR AUTOMATICALLY DISCHARGING PROXIMATE THE FRONT OF SAID HOUSING; A HEATING MEANS WITHIN SAID BAKING ZONE TO SUPPLY HEAT THERETO AS WELL AS TO SAID PROVING ZONE.
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |