US3848498A
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Rotary slicer for fruits and vegetables
Assignee: Magnuson Corp
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Filing: 1973-05-18
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A rotary slicer for slicing into segments produce such as fruits and vegetables in which the article is advanced into the apex of a plurality of radially positioned power-driven disc blades so as to cut the article into segments of a predetermined size and number.
Inventors
- 👤 L Lazzarini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:54
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/24; B26D3/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/654; Y10T83/6563; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6603; Y10T83/929; Y10T83/9372; Y10T83/9403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A power-driven slicing machine for cutting produce into segments, comprising: a plurality of power-driven disc blade assemblies each mounted for rotation and adapted to slice produce; means supporting said disc blade assemblies such that they diverge from a common center line radially outward; means for feeding the produce in single-file order along a feed line intercepting said common center line such that the produce is cut into segments by the slicing action of the power-driven disc blades, and means to vary the relative positions of the power-driven disc blade assemblies and the feeding means so as to alter the angle between the center line and the feed line thereby to change the configuration of the segments resulting from the slicing of the produce.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A power-driven slicing machine for cutting produce into segments, comprising: a plurality of power-driven disc blade assemblies each mounted for rotation and adapted to slice produce; means supporting said disc blade assemblies such that they diverge from a common center line radially outward; means for feeding the produce in single-file order along a feed line intercepting said common center line such that the produce is cut into segments by the slicing action of the power-driven disc blades, and means to vary the relative positions of the power-driven disc blade assemblies and the feeding means so as to alter the angle between the center line and the feed line thereby to change the configuration of the segments resulting from the slicing of the produce.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A power-driven slicing machine as defined in claim 1 wherein the supporting means comprises an annular member including means for fixing the power-driven disc blade assemblies at various positions thereabout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A power-driven slicing machine as defined in claim 1 including means for adjusting the relative vertical positioning of the disc blade assembly support means and the feeding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A power-driven slicing machine as defined in claim 2 including means for adjusting the relative vertical positioning of the disc blade assembly support means and the feeding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A power-driven slicing machine as defined in claim 4 wherein said annular member is supported on one axis intercepting the common center line and said means to vary the relative positions of the blade assemblies and feeding means includes means to pivot the annular member about said axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A power-driven slicing machine as defined in claim 5 including means for adjusting the relative vertical positioning of the disc blade assembly support means and the feeding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A power driven slicing machine for cutting articles of produce into segments, comprising: means for feeding the produce along a feed line; a plurality of power-driven disc blades; means supporting the disc blades at a point along the feed line so the blades will intercept and cut the produce into segments as the articles are advanced along the feed line and into contact with the blades, and means to pivot the support means for the disc blades angularly along the direction of the feed line and about the feed line point thereby to change the configuration of the segments resulting from the slicing of the produce.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
106 words
A power driven slicing machine for cutting articles of produce into segments, comprising: means for feeding the produce along a feed line; a plurality of power-driven disc blades; means supporting the disc blades at a point along the feed line so the blades will intercept and cut the produce into segments as the articles are advanced along the feed line and into contact with the blades, and means to pivot the support means for the disc blades angularly along the direction of the feed line and about the feed line point thereby to change the configuration of the segments resulting from the slicing of the produce.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |