US3367302A
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Pretzel glazing apparatus
Assignee: KARL GEORG SCHLODER
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Filing: 1964-04-23
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1984-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schloder Karl Heinrich
- 👤 Schloder Karl Georg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/06; A21C; A21C9/00; A21C9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
THE APPARATUS FOR DIPPING PRETZEL DOUGH TO APPLY A GLAZED SURFACE THERETO PRIOR TO BAKING COMPRISING, A BASE, AN UPWARDLY OPENING TANK FOR THE GLAZING SOLUTION SUPPORTING ON SAID BASE, A GRATE SPACED ABOVE SAID TANK AND HAVING A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR RECEIVING THE PRETZEL DOUGH, AN ELAVATOR MECHANISM CONNECTED TO SAID BASE AND ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING SAID GRATE ABOVE THE TANK FOR SELECTIVELY RAISING AND LOWERING SAID GRATE RELATIVE TO SAID TANK, DEPENDING FLANGES ON OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID GRATE SPACED FROM SAID SUPPORTING SURFACES AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMBINATION SHAPING AND BAKING BOARD FOR THE PRETZEL DOUGH, AND FLANGES ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID BOARD IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRATE SUPPORTING SURFACE WHEREBY THE BOARD MAY BE MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID GRATE SUPPORTING SURFACE TO PLACE IT IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE SUCH THAT UPON ROTATION OF SAID GRATE AND SHAPING BOARD THE PRETZEL DOUGH WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TO THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
THE APPARATUS FOR DIPPING PRETZEL DOUGH TO APPLY A GLAZED SURFACE THERETO PRIOR TO BAKING COMPRISING, A BASE, AN UPWARDLY OPENING TANK FOR THE GLAZING SOLUTION SUPPORTING ON SAID BASE, A GRATE SPACED ABOVE SAID TANK AND HAVING A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR RECEIVING THE PRETZEL DOUGH, AN ELAVATOR MECHANISM CONNECTED TO SAID BASE AND ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING SAID GRATE ABOVE THE TANK FOR SELECTIVELY RAISING AND LOWERING SAID GRATE RELATIVE TO SAID TANK, DEPENDING FLANGES ON OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID GRATE SPACED FROM SAID SUPPORTING SURFACES AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A COMBINATION SHAPING AND BAKING BOARD FOR THE PRETZEL DOUGH, AND FLANGES ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID BOARD IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID GRATE SUPPORTING SURFACE WHEREBY THE BOARD MAY BE MOVED RELATIVE TO SAID GRATE SUPPORTING SURFACE TO PLACE IT IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE SUCH THAT UPON ROTATION OF SAID GRATE AND SHAPING BOARD THE PRETZEL DOUGH WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TO THE OTHER.
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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |