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US3712480A
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Process and machine for the toasting of cut bread
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-01
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-04-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and a process is disclosed for transporting bakery products from a cutter to a rebaking oven in automated fashion. The sliced material is received from a cutter, transported along a conveyer belt until a predetermined number of slices have been loaded on the belt and the load on the belt is thereafter inverted and deposited on a gravity feed mechanism for a rebaking oven.
Inventors
- 👤 M Houssa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:55
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C15/00; A21C15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for transporting bakery products from a first station to a second station, said second station being provided with a feed mechanism including a table inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, said apparatus comprising: a transfer table; means permitting delivery of products from the first station onto said transfer table, said delivery permitting means including a perforated plate which prevents the transfer of small particles from said first station onto said table; means for imparting a limited amount of motion in a first direction to said transfer table; and means for imparting rotational motion to said transfer table when it has reached its limit of motion in the first direction, said rotational motion imparting means driving said transfer table through an angle of greater than 90* but less than 180* whereby the products on said transfer table will be deposited on the inclined table and said products will be delivered to said second station in part with the aid of gravity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for transporting bakery products from a first station to a second station, said second station being provided with a feed mechanism including a table inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, said apparatus comprising: a transfer table; means permitting delivery of products from the first station onto said transfer table, said delivery permitting means including a perforated plate which prevents the transfer of small particles from said first station onto said table; means for imparting a limited amount of motion in a first direction to said transfer table; and means for imparting rotational motion to said transfer table when it has reached its limit of motion in the first direction, said rotational motion imparting means driving said transfer table through an angle of greater than 90* but less than 180* whereby the products on said transfer table will be deposited on the inclined table and said products will be delivered to said second station in part with the aid of gravity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
Apparatus for transporting bakery products from a first station to a second station, the second station including a movable feed mechanism, the apparatus comprising: a conveyer belt; lower frame means movable in a first direction; upper frame means rotatably supported from said lower frame means, said upper frame means supporting said conveyer belt; means permitting delivery of products from said First station onto said conveyer belt, said delivery permitting means including a perforated plate for preventing the transfer of small particles between said first and second stations; and means for imparting motion to said frame means whereby articles positioned on said conveyer belt may be transferred to the feed mechanism at said second station.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
Apparatus for transporting bakery products from a first station to a second station, the second station including a movable feed mechanism, the apparatus comprising: a conveyer belt; lower frame means movable in a first direction; upper frame means rotatably supported from said lower frame means, said upper frame means supporting said conveyer belt; means permitting delivery of products from said First station onto said conveyer belt, said delivery permitting means including a perforated plate for preventing the transfer of small particles between said first and second stations; and means for imparting motion to said frame means whereby articles positioned on said conveyer belt may be transferred to the feed mechanism at said second station.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said motion imparting means comprises: means operatively coupled to said lower frame means for causing movement of said upper and lower frame means in said first direction; and means operatively coupled to said upper frame means for rotating said upper frame means about an edge of said lower frame means whereby said conveyer belt and its load may be inverted against the second station feed mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said upper frame means further comprises: a pair of check rails positioned adjacent opposite sides of said conveyer belt, at least one of said rails being movable toward the other rail for clamping the slices in position during rotation of said upper frame means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising: means for sensing the load on said conveyer belt, said sensing means providing an energization command for said means for moving said frames.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: means for sensing the load on said conveyor belt, said sensing means providing an energization command for said motion imparting means.
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |