US3340792A
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Apparatus for frying doughnuts and like products
Assignee: Pillsbury Co
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Filing: 1966-07-01
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E Matzke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FRYING DOUGHNUTS AND OTHER LIKE FARINACEOUS FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING A VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A COOKING LIQUID, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) AN UPPER CONVEYOR MOUNTED ABOVE THE VESSEL AND ADAPTED TO MOVE BETWEEN AN UPPER INOPERATIVE AND A LOWER OPERATIVE POSITION, (B) A LOWER CONVEYOR WITHIN THE TANK, (C) A RETRACTABLE TURNER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS FOR INVERTING THE DOUGHNUTS WHEN PARTIALLY COOKED IN SAID FIRST POSITION AND MOVABLE TO SAID SECOND POSITION SPACED FROM SAID UPPER CONVEYOR WHEN THE UPPER CONVEYOR IS MOVED TO OPERATIVE POSITION FOR TRANSFERRING THE DOUGHNUTS THROUGH SAID VESSEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR FRYING DOUGHNUTS AND OTHER LIKE FARINACEOUS FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING A VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A COOKING LIQUID, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) AN UPPER CONVEYOR MOUNTED ABOVE THE VESSEL AND ADAPTED TO MOVE BETWEEN AN UPPER INOPERATIVE AND A LOWER OPERATIVE POSITION, (B) A LOWER CONVEYOR WITHIN THE TANK, (C) A RETRACTABLE TURNER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS FOR INVERTING THE DOUGHNUTS WHEN PARTIALLY COOKED IN SAID FIRST POSITION AND MOVABLE TO SAID SECOND POSITION SPACED FROM SAID UPPER CONVEYOR WHEN THE UPPER CONVEYOR IS MOVED TO OPERATIVE POSITION FOR TRANSFERRING THE DOUGHNUTS THROUGH SAID VESSEL.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |