US3590896A
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Apparatus for shredding or cutting heads of lettuce, cabbage and the like
Assignee: MOORE AND STEPHENSON
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for cutting or shredding cabbage, lettuce and the like to make salads, slaw and similar items, wherein means is provided for a self-feeding of the heads to a rotating cutter blade to thereby eliminate hand or pusher feeding of such heads. The rotating cutter is mounted for rotation in a vertical plane and is disposed so that it is readily accessible for a rapid and thorough cleaning without requiring removal of the cutter or any disassembly thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Halbert R Hill
- 👤 Garfield C Siverson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/25; A47J43/255
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for cutting or shredding heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like, comprising: a. a rotatable cutter, having a cutting face including a plurality of curved cutting blades disposed adjacent corresponding curved slots through the cutter adapted to be engaged by a head of cabbage, lettuce or the like for cutting portions from same and wherein the portions of each head which are cut by the blades passes through said slots for discharge; b. means for rotating said cutter; c. feeding means for continuously self-feeding heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like, to at least a portion of each of said cutting face curved blades throughout each revolution of said blades wherein each of said curved blades continuously cuts a portion from the heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like supplied by said feeding means throughout each revolution of the cutter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for cutting or shredding heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like, comprising: a. a rotatable cutter, having a cutting face including a plurality of curved cutting blades disposed adjacent corresponding curved slots through the cutter adapted to be engaged by a head of cabbage, lettuce or the like for cutting portions from same and wherein the portions of each head which are cut by the blades passes through said slots for discharge; b. means for rotating said cutter; c. feeding means for continuously self-feeding heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like, to at least a portion of each of said cutting face curved blades throughout each revolution of said blades wherein each of said curved blades continuously cuts a portion from the heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like supplied by said feeding means throughout each revolution of the cutter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said feeding means includes a plurality of chutes with a common open upper end, and wherein each of said plurality of chutes includes an open lower end adjacent the cutting face of said cutter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said cutter is disposed for rotation in a substantially vertical plane; and b. each of said plurality of chutes is substantially vertical and extends upwardly from its open lower end adjacent for cutting face of the cutter to the common open upper end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 including: a. means for receiving a plurality of heads of cabbage, lettuce or the like, disposed one on top of the other, for adding the weight of the upper head or heads to the lower head or heads to provide an additional force for feeding the heads into the cutting face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including: a. a removable housing adapted to fit over said cutter and having an open lower end through which the cut portions from the heads drop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure set forth in claim 3 wherein: a. the lower end of each of said chutes has a gradually reduced size adjacent said cutting face for holding and guiding each head in contact with the cutting face as each head moves downwardly across the cutting face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including: a. a base for supporting said rotatable cutter; b. a cover for said cutter; and c. hinge means pivotally connecting said cover to said base for swinging said cover away from said cutter to expose same for cleaning said cutter with a hose or the like and without removing the cutter from the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure set forth in claim 7, wherein: a. said cutter is disposed for rotation in a substantially vertical plane; and b. said hinge means is disposed substantially vertically for swinging said cover in a substantially horizontal plane.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |