US3735726A
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Automatic breading machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-18
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A machine for breading or coating food articles with comminuted material prior to baking or frying, which comprises a transparent, substantially rounded housing divided into a main chamber and blower chamber. The main chamber has a plurality of pairs of spaced opposing spits, rotatably attached medially to the chamber walls, on which the articles are affixed, and a hopper for the breading material disposed above the chamber to discharge the material into the chamber in several directions. A fan blower is disposed at one end of the chamber to creat air currents therethrough at one level and a connecting duct opening into the other end of the chamber at a different level to create air currents in the chamber from the opposite direction, causing the discharging breading material to impinge against and adhere to the surfaces of the food articles as they are caused to rotate. A crumb tray at the bottom of the chamber receives the excess breading material. As a modification fan blowers are provided at each end of the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 W Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/2076; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/10; A23P20/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An automatic breading machine comprising a substantially cylindrical transparent housing formed by a circular side wall, end walls, a floor and a slidable cover adapted to selectively expose the interior of the housing, a plurality of spaced pairs of opposing spits rotatably secured medially in the side wall of the housing and adapted to support a plurality of food articles therein in suspended, spaced relationship to each other, a hopper integral with the cover and provided with spouts opening into the housing in proximity to the food articles and adapted to discharge comminuted material into the housing in proximity to the food articles, a fan chamber integral with one end wall of the housing, a fan blower disposed within the fan chamber, an opening in said end wall affording communication between the fan chamber and the interior of the housing, an air dUct communicating with said fan chamber and extending transverse the housing adjacent the floor thereof, and an opening in the other end wall of the housing at a different level from the opening in the first end wall and communicating with the abutting end of the transverse air duct, whereby air currents from the fan blower are directed against the food articles from opposite directions and at different levels simultaneously with the discharge of the comminuted material into the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
An automatic breading machine comprising a substantially cylindrical transparent housing formed by a circular side wall, end walls, a floor and a slidable cover adapted to selectively expose the interior of the housing, a plurality of spaced pairs of opposing spits rotatably secured medially in the side wall of the housing and adapted to support a plurality of food articles therein in suspended, spaced relationship to each other, a hopper integral with the cover and provided with spouts opening into the housing in proximity to the food articles and adapted to discharge comminuted material into the housing in proximity to the food articles, a fan chamber integral with one end wall of the housing, a fan blower disposed within the fan chamber, an opening in said end wall affording communication between the fan chamber and the interior of the housing, an air dUct communicating with said fan chamber and extending transverse the housing adjacent the floor thereof, and an opening in the other end wall of the housing at a different level from the opening in the first end wall and communicating with the abutting end of the transverse air duct, whereby air currents from the fan blower are directed against the food articles from opposite directions and at different levels simultaneously with the discharge of the comminuted material into the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
An automatic breading machine as described in claim 1, the floor of the housing sloping toward its center and provided with a central opening having outwardly turned opposing edges to define a pair of parallel channels, and a crumb tray provided with a pair of inwardly turned flanges adapted to engage the opening channels to slidably support the tray below the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automatic breading machine as described in claim 1, the openings in the end walls of the housing being provided with mesh screens to prevent exit of comminuted material therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An automatic breading machine as described in claim 1, the rotatable spits being provided at their free ends with means to engage and hold the food articles in suspension.
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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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |