US3773448A
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Dough divider
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-28
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A dough dividing machine with a rotor having radially extending blades movable into and out of the rotor to sever metered quantities of dough supplied to the machine. The blades and the rotor slots receiving them are provided with a lubricant before engaging the dough, preferably the blades are immersed in an oil bath during an idle period.
Inventors
- 👤 P Poot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:05
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C5/00; A21C5/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A dough dividing machine comprising a housing; dough supply means; a rotor having blades movable therein in a substantially radial direction; control means for moving said blades into and out of said rotor to periodically form metering chambers by two projecting blades in cooperation with a sector of the rotor and a portion of the wall of the housing, said metering chambers being rotated by the rotor from a first position wherein dough is charged to the same from said dough supply means to a second position wherein said dough is discharged through an outlet in said housing; said control means retracting the blades when said chambers are in said second position, and reprojecting the blades after discharge of a metered quantity of dough; and means for applying oil to said blades when they are re-projected; said control means further retracting the blades after application of oil thereto, and projecting the blades to form said metering chambers during one cycle of rotation of the rotor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A dough dividing machine comprising a housing; dough supply means; a rotor having blades movable therein in a substantially radial direction; control means for moving said blades into and out of said rotor to periodically form metering chambers by two projecting blades in cooperation with a sector of the rotor and a portion of the wall of the housing, said metering chambers being rotated by the rotor from a first position wherein dough is charged to the same from said dough supply means to a second position wherein said dough is discharged through an outlet in said housing; said control means retracting the blades when said chambers are in said second position, and reprojecting the blades after discharge of a metered quantity of dough; and means for applying oil to said blades when they are re-projected; said control means further retracting the blades after application of oil thereto, and projecting the blades to form said metering chambers during one cycle of rotation of the rotor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
167 words
A dough dividing machine comprising a housing; dough supply means; a rotor having blades movable therein in a substantially radial direCtion; control means for moving said blades into and out of said rotor to periodically form metering chambers by two projecting blades in cooperation with a sector of the rotor and a portion of the wall of the housing, said metering chambers being rotated by the rotor from a first position wherein dough is charged to the same from said dough supply means to a second position wherein said dough is discharged through an outlet in said housing; said control means being arranged to retract the blades when said chambers are in said second position; and lubricating means; said control means further being arranged to project the blades after discharge of a metered quantity of dough for application of lubricant by said lubricating means to said blades, retract the blades again, and project the blades to form said metering chambers, said lubricating means comprising an oil bath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
A dough dividing machine comprising a housing; dough supply means; a rotor having blades movable therein in a substantially radial direCtion; control means for moving said blades into and out of said rotor to periodically form metering chambers by two projecting blades in cooperation with a sector of the rotor and a portion of the wall of the housing, said metering chambers being rotated by the rotor from a first position wherein dough is charged to the same from said dough supply means to a second position wherein said dough is discharged through an outlet in said housing; said control means being arranged to retract the blades when said chambers are in said second position; and lubricating means; said control means further being arranged to project the blades after discharge of a metered quantity of dough for application of lubricant by said lubricating means to said blades, retract the blades again, and project the blades to form said metering chambers, said lubricating means comprising an oil bath.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A dough dividing machine according to claim 1, wherein the dough is supplied to the machine under pressure thereby comprising driving means for said rotor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A dough dividing machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for controlling the density of the dough, said last-mentioned means comprising a compartment constantly filled with dough, said compartment being at least partly located in the path of said blades, and means for supplying dough under pressure to said compartment.
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |