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Food mold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-28
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A tortilla mold comprising a frame defining a central circular molding cavity which contains a vertically adjustable base disk for varying the thickness of the molded tortilla. The frame includes a series of sockets in the bottom of the mold cavity which receive downwardly projecting guides on the undersurface of the disk for guiding the vertical adjustment of the disk which is effected by several adjusting screws extending upwardly into the disk guides through the bottom of the frame. Gauge marks are associated with each screw so as to visionally indicate the adjustment of the disk. The wall of the molding cavity is circular and smooth, terminating in an upward cutting edge. The mold receives a thin overlayer of plastic within which the cornmeal is pressed, cut and formed.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred A Villalba Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:47
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00; A22C7/0023; A22C7/003; A22C7/0076; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/004; A21C11/008; A22C7/0046; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A food mold for tortillas or the like comprising a frame, said frame having an enlarged support surface engaging base portion and a central upwardly opening molding cavity, said cavity including a smooth vertical wall terminating in an upper peripheral cutting edge defined by an outer frame wall meeting the cavity wall at an acute angle along the full length thereof, and a bottom in said cavity, said cavity bottom being vertically adjustable, adjusting means for vertically adjusting said bottom and locking said bottom in a vertically adjusted position, said adjusting means providing for an infinite adjustment of the bottom within a preselected range, and guide means for guiding said bottom during the vertical adjustment thereof, said guide means comprising a plurality of projections depending perpendicularly from said bottom, and a plurality of upwardly directed frame sockets slidably receiving said projections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A food mold for tortillas or the like comprising a frame, said frame having an enlarged support surface engaging base portion and a central upwardly opening molding cavity, said cavity including a smooth vertical wall terminating in an upper peripheral cutting edge defined by an outer frame wall meeting the cavity wall at an acute angle along the full length thereof, and a bottom in said cavity, said cavity bottom being vertically adjustable, adjusting means for vertically adjusting said bottom and locking said bottom in a vertically adjusted position, said adjusting means providing for an infinite adjustment of the bottom within a preselected range, and guide means for guiding said bottom during the vertical adjustment thereof, said guide means comprising a plurality of projections depending perpendicularly from said bottom, and a plurality of upwardly directed frame sockets slidably receiving said projections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said adjusting means comprises a plurality of screws engaged upwardly through the frame base portion and into said bottom projections, said projections incorporating internally threaded bores for the reception of the screws.
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |