US3690247A
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Potato chip dispensing apparatus
Assignee: CLEVEN KOELINSTALL GEB VAN
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a potato chip dispensing apparatus, i.e., a fully automatic device for the preparation and packing of (French-fried) potato chips, in which, after insertion of a certain number of coins into an appropriate slot, without any human intervention a portion or helping of potato chips is fried, packed, salted according to the buyer''s wish and brought within reach of the person who has inserted the coins.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Eugene Van Cleven
- 👤 Willy Emile Van Cleven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; G07F17/0085; A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for dispensing potato chips, said apparatus comprising means forming an enclosure subdivided at least into an upper storage chamber for unfried potato chips and a lower frying chamber, at least one heat insulating partition wall extending between said chambers and separating them, said wall having an opening, a pivotable flap closing said opening, a weighing device in said storage chamber, said weighing device having a collecting receptacle, said pivotable flap closing the bottom of said collecting receptacle, a perforated storage drum in said storage chamber, at least one scooping receptacle located along the periphery of said drum, means transmitting potato chips from said scooping receptacle to said collecting receptacle, said weighing device being adapted to pivot said flap when a predetermined quantity of potato chips is located in said collecting receptacle, a pivotable frying basket mounted below said flap in said frying chamber, said frying chamber having a location for receiving a dish, means pivoting said basket to discharge a quantity of fried potato chips upon said location, said frying chamber having a passage communicating with said location, a salt distributing device connected with said passage, a shutting member for closing said passage, and a control member connected with said basket and cooperating with said shutting member to free said passage when said basket is pivoted to its discharge position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for dispensing potato chips, said apparatus comprising means forming an enclosure subdivided at least into an upper storage chamber for unfried potato chips and a lower frying chamber, at least one heat insulating partition wall extending between said chambers and separating them, said wall having an opening, a pivotable flap closing said opening, a weighing device in said storage chamber, said weighing device having a collecting receptacle, said pivotable flap closing the bottom of said collecting receptacle, a perforated storage drum in said storage chamber, at least one scooping receptacle located along the periphery of said drum, means transmitting potato chips from said scooping receptacle to said collecting receptacle, said weighing device being adapted to pivot said flap when a predetermined quantity of potato chips is located in said collecting receptacle, a pivotable frying basket mounted below said flap in said frying chamber, said frying chamber having a location for receiving a dish, means pivoting said basket to discharge a quantity of fried potato chips upon said location, said frying chamber having a passage communicating with said location, a salt distributing device connected with said passage, a shutting member for closing said passage, and a control member connected with said basket and cooperating with said shutting member to free said passage when said basket is pivoted to its discharge position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said storage chamber has openings communicating with outside air.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, having a plurality of scooping receptacles which are equally spaced along the periphery of said drum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said frying basket has a plurality of openings located in that part of its rim which is lowest when the basket is in its discharge position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, comprisiNg a knob connected with said salt distributing device for moving said salt distributing device out of cooperation with said control member.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |