US3792948A
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Automatic dough rolling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-06
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1991-10-06
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an apparatus for rolling bakery dough to a desired thickness, comprising an upper set of rollers, one of which is adjustable relative to the other for controlling the thickness of the dough that is passed therebetween. Positioned adjacent the lower area of the upper set of rollers is a slide plate on which the flattened dough is deposited and from which it slides downwardly and is guided to an automatic feeding device which moves horizontally and rearwardly at right angles to the slide plate, thereby automatically feeding the dough into a second set of lower rollers. These lower rollers are also adjustable to provide any thickness of dough that might be required. The power for operating the upper and lower sets of rollers, as well as the automatic feeding device, is provided by an electric motor adapted to be operably connected to the sets of rollers and feeding device by a pulley drive and a plurality of gear chain drives.
Inventors
- 👤 J Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:42
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C3/00; A21C3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
A dough rolling apparatus comprising: a frame housing having an upper and a lower section; a first set of roller means disposed in said upper section of said frame housing; a second sEt of roller means disposed in said lower section of said frame housing, wherein said first and second roller means are adjustable to control the thickness of said dough when said dough passes therethrough; said first and second roller means comprises: a pair of rollers, wherein at least one of said rollers is operably adjustable relative to its adjacent roller; means for adjusting said adjustable rollers to a set position within said housing; an automatic feeding device positioned below said first roller means and horizontally aligned and adjacent the entrance to said second set of roller means, and wherein said automatic feeding device comprises: an endless flexible belt; a drive shaft disposed within the loop of said endless belt for imparting movement thereto; a support bar disposed within said loop of said belt and oppositely disposed to that of said drive shaft; and tensioning means disposed adjacent one surface of said flexible belt a power drive assembly operably connected to each of said roller means and said automatic feeding device; and said drive shaft of said feeding assembly being inclined downwardly from said first set of roller means and said support bar is disposed in a horizontal plane thereto, said flexible belt thereby forming a subjacent area for receiving said dough formed by said first set of roller means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
A dough rolling apparatus comprising: a frame housing having an upper and a lower section; a first set of roller means disposed in said upper section of said frame housing; a second sEt of roller means disposed in said lower section of said frame housing, wherein said first and second roller means are adjustable to control the thickness of said dough when said dough passes therethrough; said first and second roller means comprises: a pair of rollers, wherein at least one of said rollers is operably adjustable relative to its adjacent roller; means for adjusting said adjustable rollers to a set position within said housing; an automatic feeding device positioned below said first roller means and horizontally aligned and adjacent the entrance to said second set of roller means, and wherein said automatic feeding device comprises: an endless flexible belt; a drive shaft disposed within the loop of said endless belt for imparting movement thereto; a support bar disposed within said loop of said belt and oppositely disposed to that of said drive shaft; and tensioning means disposed adjacent one surface of said flexible belt a power drive assembly operably connected to each of said roller means and said automatic feeding device; and said drive shaft of said feeding assembly being inclined downwardly from said first set of roller means and said support bar is disposed in a horizontal plane thereto, said flexible belt thereby forming a subjacent area for receiving said dough formed by said first set of roller means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said feeding assembly includes a pair of oppositely disposed, extending arms having at their free ends means for removably receiving said support bar therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said power drive assembly comprises: A. a power operated motor; B. a plurality of drive means, each being indirectly and operably connected to said motor and correspondingly operably connected to said first and second roller means and feeding assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 3, including a slide plate having one end thereof parallel and adjacent the opening between said pair of rollers in said first roller means, the opposite end terminating adjacent and above a portion of said flexible belt whereby said pressed dough can be deposited thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said flexible belt moves in a direction normal to the rotation of said first roller means and positioned in the same plane as said second roller means, whereby said dough on said flexible belt is fed directly into said second roller 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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |