US3552460A
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Apparatus for cutting block of chocolate or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-03
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1989-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A TUBULAR HOUSING HAVING FIXED BLADES IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF, A ROTATABLE, NONCYLINDRICAL BARREL WITHIN SAID HOUSING HAVING A FOLLOWER THEREIN FOR ROTATING SAID BARREL AND ALSO FOR URGING A BLOCK OF MATERIAL INTO CONTACT WITH SAID BLADES.
Inventors
- 👤 Leighton H Cooney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/25; A47J43/255; A23; A23G; A23G1/00; A23G1/04; A23G1/042; A23G1/047; A23G7/00; A23G7/0018; B; B02; B02C; B02C19/00; B02C19/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said housing is provided with an extension detachably joined to said housing and said disc is clamped between said housing and a surface of the extension facing said housing when joined to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said housing is of such external size and shape as to allow the fingers of the hand of a person operating said apparatus to be comfortably flexed into holding position about the outer wall of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plug is provided with an operating knob which occupies a position above the confines of said barrel while the latter is in operative position within said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said internal area of the barrel is of squarelike cross-sectional contour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said barrel and plug are of synthetic resinous material.
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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |