US3635148A
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Machine for processing spaghetti
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-29
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for continuously converting precooked spaghetti to a fully cooked and sauced food product wherein a rotatable table has a plurality of work stations positioned around the periphery of the table. A plurality of baskets are movably supported on the table so that they project outwardly therefrom and are movable downwardly at certain stations for food processing and basket cleaning purposes and are inverted at an unload station where the final food product is dispensed. Basket supports on the table move with the table in a manner to provide for this selective upand-down and inverting movement of the baskets.
Inventors
- 👤 Ligor Gregory Fenerli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214; A47J27/00; A47J2027/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for continuously converting a cookable food product to a cooked and processed food product comprising a rotatable table, means defining a plurality of work stations around the periphery of said table, a plurality of basket supports mounted on said table and projecting outwardly therefrom to positions spaced vertically relative to said stations, a basket adapted to contain food product movably mounted on each of said suPports, means operable to cause said baskets to be substantially inverted at at least one of said stations and moved vertically at others of said stations, each of said basket supports including a rotatable shaft, upright spaced legs on said shaft, means rotatably supporting said basket on said legs, and coacting rack and gear means on said table and said basket supports operable to rotate said shafts in response to rotation of said table.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for continuously converting a cookable food product to a cooked and processed food product comprising a rotatable table, means defining a plurality of work stations around the periphery of said table, a plurality of basket supports mounted on said table and projecting outwardly therefrom to positions spaced vertically relative to said stations, a basket adapted to contain food product movably mounted on each of said suPports, means operable to cause said baskets to be substantially inverted at at least one of said stations and moved vertically at others of said stations, each of said basket supports including a rotatable shaft, upright spaced legs on said shaft, means rotatably supporting said basket on said legs, and coacting rack and gear means on said table and said basket supports operable to rotate said shafts in response to rotation of said table.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further including means forming slots in said legs, shaft means on each of said baskets extending into said slots in one of said basket supports for rotatable movement therein to invert said basket and for slidable movement therein to raise and lower said basket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said baskets are constructed of a perforate material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said coacting rack and gear means includes an arcuate rack corresponding to each station at which lowering of said basket is desired and a gear on each of said shafts located to mesh with said arcuate racks.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |