US3316833A
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Caged bagel cooker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-08-19
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1986-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Williams
- 👤 Laurita Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:18
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
AN AUTOMATIC BAGEL COOKER ADAPTED TO BOIL BAGELS OUT-OF-CONTACT OF ONE ANOTHER COMPRISING A TANK HAVING A CONTINUOUS DEPENDING SUITABLY WIDE CURVED BOTTOM WALL FROM END TO END AND A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS; A CONTINUOUS SLAT CONVEYOR HAVING SEPARATOR WALLS THEREON ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT A PLURALITY OF SPACED-APART BAGELS ABREAST OF ONE ANOTHER ON EACH SLAT THEREOF, SAID CONVEYOR EXTENDING SUITABLY EXTERIORLY OF THE TANK AT THE INLET END TO RECEIVE UNCOOKED BAGELS, ALONG THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TANK BOTTOM WALL AND THEN EXTENDING SUITABLY EXTERIORLY OF THE TANK AT THE OUTLET END TO DISCHARGE THE COOKED BAGELS; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SLAT CONVEYOR AT A SUITABLE PREDETERMINED SPEED TO EFFECT COOKING DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID TANK; AND SUITABLY WIDE CONTINUOUS SCREEN CONVEYOR MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TANK AND ADAPTED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE SEPARATOR WALLS OF SAID SLATS TO FORM THE TOP WALL OF MOVING BAGEL CONFINING CHAMBERS IN THE BOILING WATER OF SAID TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
AN AUTOMATIC BAGEL COOKER ADAPTED TO BOIL BAGELS OUT-OF-CONTACT OF ONE ANOTHER COMPRISING A TANK HAVING A CONTINUOUS DEPENDING SUITABLY WIDE CURVED BOTTOM WALL FROM END TO END AND A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS; A CONTINUOUS SLAT CONVEYOR HAVING SEPARATOR WALLS THEREON ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT A PLURALITY OF SPACED-APART BAGELS ABREAST OF ONE ANOTHER ON EACH SLAT THEREOF, SAID CONVEYOR EXTENDING SUITABLY EXTERIORLY OF THE TANK AT THE INLET END TO RECEIVE UNCOOKED BAGELS, ALONG THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TANK BOTTOM WALL AND THEN EXTENDING SUITABLY EXTERIORLY OF THE TANK AT THE OUTLET END TO DISCHARGE THE COOKED BAGELS; MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SLAT CONVEYOR AT A SUITABLE PREDETERMINED SPEED TO EFFECT COOKING DURING TRAVEL THROUGH SAID TANK; AND SUITABLY WIDE CONTINUOUS SCREEN CONVEYOR MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TANK AND ADAPTED TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE SEPARATOR WALLS OF SAID SLATS TO FORM THE TOP WALL OF MOVING BAGEL CONFINING CHAMBERS IN THE BOILING WATER OF SAID TANK.
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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |