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US3576647A
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Preparation of chip-type products
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1969-10-07
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-10-07
Abstract
Abstract METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PREPARING FRIED PRODUCTS FROM A SHEET OF EDIBLE DOUGH INCLUDING AN INFEED CONVEYOR TO CARRY THE SHEET OF DOUGH; A CUTTER FOR CUTTING PIECES THE DESIRED SIZE FROM THE SHEET; A SHAPER-MOLDER UTILIZING MOVABLE, APERTURED MOLD HALVES TO SHAPE THE CUT PIECES TO THE DESIRED SURFACE CONFORMATION AND HOLD THEM DURING SUBSEQUENT PROCESSING; AND A RESERVOIR CONTAINING A FRYING MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH THE SHAPED, RESTRAINED PIECES ARE PASSED UNTIL THEY ARE FRIED TO A CRISP STATE. THE FRIED OBJECTS ASSUME A FINAL SHAPE DEFINED BY THE SHAPER-MOLDER.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander L Liepa
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CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/08; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/18; A23L19/19; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/2068
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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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |