US3718487A
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Pancake-making machine
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for continuously making pancakes is described. The apparatus includes a series of griddle plates pivotally mounted on an endless conveyor, a blade arranged to travel between a griddle plate and partially cooked pancakes thereon and a device for swinging each plate about its axis so as to transfer partially cooked pancakes thereon to the next forward plate in the direction of travel with the pancakes in an upside-down position.
Inventors
- 👤 F Brunner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:56
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C5/00; A21C5/006; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/02; A21B5/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
A machine as claimed in claim 1 wherein said rod is mounted to pivot about a horizontal axis at one side of the conveyor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A machine as claimed in claim 2 wherein the blade is driven along the rod by means of a horizontally mounted air cylinder and is swung up and down into and out of engagement with a griddle plate by means of a second air cylinder connected to a pivot arm portion extending beyond the horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
153 words
A pancake making machine which comprises: a. an endless conveyor including a series of griddle plates, each said plate being pivotally mounted at its leading edge on an axis transverse to the direction of travel of the conveyor, b. a support table for carrying the conveyor in a horizontal plane during a portion of its travel, c. means for depositing batter on each plate in the horizontal plane, d. means for heating the horizontal plates to cooking temperature, e. a horizontally disposed blade arranged to move beneath partially cooked pancakes on a plate in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of travel of the conveyor, f. a crank arm following said blade for swinging each plate about its axis so as to transfer the pancakes thereon to the next forward plate in the direction of travel in upside-down position, and g. means for removing the completely cooked pancakes from the griddle plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A machine as claimed in claim 4 wherein said crank arm is actuated by a rack and pinion arrangement.
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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |