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Artichoke machine
Assignee: ARTICHOKE IND Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-22
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1986-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Granville W Perkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:26
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N15/00; A23N15/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING ARTICHOKES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A ROTATING TABLE; (B) A PLURALITY OF APERTURES IN SAID TABLE; (C) A FOUR JAW CHUCK IN EACH OF SAID APERTURES; (D) A DOUBLE ROTARY KNIFE HAVING ONE BLADE ABOVE SAID TABLE ADAPTED TO CUT OFF THE TOPS AND BOTTOM LEAVES BEING ADAPTED TO CUT OFF THE TOPS AND BOTTOM LEAVES OF AN ARTICHOKE HELD IN CHUCK; (E) A ROTATING CUTTER MOUNTED OVER THE TABLE; (F) MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID CUTTER; (G) A PUNCH MOUNTED OVER SAID TABLE, SAID PUNCH BEING ADAPTED TO PRESS THE HEART FROM THE ARTICHOKE; (H) MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID PUNCH; AND (I) SYNCHRONIZING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CHUCK AND FOR ROTATING SAID TABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING ARTICHOKES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A ROTATING TABLE; (B) A PLURALITY OF APERTURES IN SAID TABLE; (C) A FOUR JAW CHUCK IN EACH OF SAID APERTURES; (D) A DOUBLE ROTARY KNIFE HAVING ONE BLADE ABOVE SAID TABLE ADAPTED TO CUT OFF THE TOPS AND BOTTOM LEAVES BEING ADAPTED TO CUT OFF THE TOPS AND BOTTOM LEAVES OF AN ARTICHOKE HELD IN CHUCK; (E) A ROTATING CUTTER MOUNTED OVER THE TABLE; (F) MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID CUTTER; (G) A PUNCH MOUNTED OVER SAID TABLE, SAID PUNCH BEING ADAPTED TO PRESS THE HEART FROM THE ARTICHOKE; (H) MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID PUNCH; AND (I) SYNCHRONIZING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CHUCK AND FOR ROTATING SAID TABLE.
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) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |