US3368366A
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Machine for glazing frozen foods
Assignee: A F Wentworth & Associates Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-07
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Granted: 1968-02-13
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Expires: 1986-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W Keeling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/05; A23B2/00; A23B2/80; A23B2/803; A23B2/85; A23B4/00; A23B4/06; A23B4/08; A23B4/10; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A MACHINE FOR GLAZING FROZEN FOODS COMPRISING A DRUM ROTATABLE ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED COMPARTMENTS OPENING ONTO A SIDE OF SAID DRUM, AND MEANS OPERATIVE ON ROTATION OF SAID DRUM FOR SUCCESSIVELY FILLING SAID COMPARTMENTS WITH WATER AND FROM ABOVE WITH FOODS PREVIOUSLY FROZEN AND AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID WATER WILL BE FROZEN THEREON AS A SURFACE GLAZE, SAID COMPARTMENTS ON CONTINUED ROTATION OF SAID DRUM SUCCESSIVELY DISCHARGING BY GRAVITY GLAZED FROZEN FOODS AND ANY EXCESS WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A MACHINE FOR GLAZING FROZEN FOODS COMPRISING A DRUM ROTATABLE ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED COMPARTMENTS OPENING ONTO A SIDE OF SAID DRUM, AND MEANS OPERATIVE ON ROTATION OF SAID DRUM FOR SUCCESSIVELY FILLING SAID COMPARTMENTS WITH WATER AND FROM ABOVE WITH FOODS PREVIOUSLY FROZEN AND AT A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH SAID WATER WILL BE FROZEN THEREON AS A SURFACE GLAZE, SAID COMPARTMENTS ON CONTINUED ROTATION OF SAID DRUM SUCCESSIVELY DISCHARGING BY GRAVITY GLAZED FROZEN FOODS AND ANY EXCESS WATER.
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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) | 1971-02-12 | 1971-08-14 | 1972-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-12 | 1975-08-14 | 1976-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-12 | 1979-08-14 | 1980-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |