US3338283A
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In-feed mechanism for slicing machines
Assignee: Doerfer Engineering & Design I
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Filing: 1965-07-19
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence L Harms
- 👤 Richard E Doerfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:17
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/01; B26D7/06; B26D7/0608; B26D2007/011; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/061; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6475
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN-FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY OPERABLE SLICER CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ALONGSIDE THE SLICER TABLE OF A SLICING MACHINE HAVING A SLICING KNIFE AND A SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE, A FENCE ADJACENT THE DOWNSTREAM END OF SAID SLICER CONVEYOR TO LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF SLABS OF MEAT OR THE LIKE BY SAID SLICER CONVEYOR, A SLAB CARRIAGE MOVABLE LATERALLY ACROSS SAID SLICER CONVEYOR TO MOVE A SLAB WHICH IS AGAINST SAID FENCE ONTO SAID SLICER TABLE AHEAD OF SAID SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE, HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SLABE ADVANCE CARRIAGE, AND SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS OPERABLE TO CAUSE SAID SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE TO MOVE RAPIDLY FORWARD UNTIL THE ADVANCE EDGE OF THE SLAB IS ADJACENT SAID SLICING KNIFE AND THEN TO SLOWLY ADVANCE AT THE DESIRED SLICING RATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN-FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A CONTINUOUSLY OPERABLE SLICER CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ALONGSIDE THE SLICER TABLE OF A SLICING MACHINE HAVING A SLICING KNIFE AND A SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE, A FENCE ADJACENT THE DOWNSTREAM END OF SAID SLICER CONVEYOR TO LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF SLABS OF MEAT OR THE LIKE BY SAID SLICER CONVEYOR, A SLAB CARRIAGE MOVABLE LATERALLY ACROSS SAID SLICER CONVEYOR TO MOVE A SLAB WHICH IS AGAINST SAID FENCE ONTO SAID SLICER TABLE AHEAD OF SAID SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE, HYDRAULIC MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SLABE ADVANCE CARRIAGE, AND SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS FOR SAID HYDRAULIC MEANS OPERABLE TO CAUSE SAID SLAB ADVANCE CARRIAGE TO MOVE RAPIDLY FORWARD UNTIL THE ADVANCE EDGE OF THE SLAB IS ADJACENT SAID SLICING KNIFE AND THEN TO SLOWLY ADVANCE AT THE DESIRED SLICING RATE.
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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |