US3746317A
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Dough kneading apparatus and method of producing baked products
Assignee: THOROUGH BREAD IND Ltd
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Filing: 1971-04-07
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A kneading machine having an eccentrically mounted horizontal bar affixed to a motor for rotation and positioned in a resilient mixing bowl to provide a kneading, rather than mixing, action. The resilient bowl allows and aids the kneading action as the horizontal bar rotates eccentrically within the bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 P Schroeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:17
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C1/00; A21C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
Improved dough kneading apparatus comprising: a. a base; b. a motor mounted on said base having an output shaft and adapted to operate upon proper energization thereof; c. a resilient mixing bowl having a generally semi-cylindrically shaped bottom; d. a kneading element having at least one generally horizontally extending rod mounted for rotation within said bowl approximately coaxial with the semi-cylindrically shaped bottom and with a slightly smaller radius than said bottom; and e. means removably connecting said kneading element to the output shaft of said motor for rotation therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
Improved dough kneading apparatus comprising: a. a base; b. a motor mounted on said base having an output shaft and adapted to operate upon proper energization thereof; c. a resilient mixing bowl having a generally semi-cylindrically shaped bottom; d. a kneading element having at least one generally horizontally extending rod mounted for rotation within said bowl approximately coaxial with the semi-cylindrically shaped bottom and with a slightly smaller radius than said bottom; and e. means removably connecting said kneading element to the output shaft of said motor for rotation therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Improved dough kneading apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the mixing bowl is constructed of a medium density polyethelene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Improved dough kneading apparatus aS set forth in claim 1 wherein the kneading element is a generally U-shaped rod having means adjacent each end for rotatably mounting said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
Improved dough kneading apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including in addition a bearing mounted coaxial with and spaced from the output shaft of the motor, an integrally threaded opening is provided in the kneading element coaxial with and on an opposite side from the axially extending rod, and an elongated rod threaded at one end is rotatably positioned in the bearing and threadedly engaged in said opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |