US3870193A
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Apparatus for heating and dispensing french fried potatoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-01
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-03-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for effecting the automatic vending of heated Frenchfried potatoes and like articles which includes a rotatable openended cage-like container selectively displaceable in predetermined cyclic timed relation from a first position, where it is disposed to receive a remotely introduced charge of preprocessed potatoes, to a charge tumbling position wherein the charge contained therein is subjected to a tumbling action within a high temperature air stream and to a third position for effecting a remote delivery of heated and crisped potatoes externally of the unit.
Inventors
- 👤 J Raymond Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:32
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0064; G07F17/0078; G07F17/0085; A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for heating and delivering freshly heated French Fried potatoes, comprising rotatable open ended cage means sequentially displaceable from a first charge receiving position to a second charge tumbling position and to a third charge delivering position, means for independently rotating said cage means in said second and third positions thereof, means for directing a stream of heated air into heat transfer relation with the tumbling charge in said cage means when the latter is rotatably disposed in its second position, and cyclically operable control means for effecting the sequenced displacement of said cage means in predetermined timed relation from said first to said second to said third position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for heating and delivering freshly heated French Fried potatoes, comprising rotatable open ended cage means sequentially displaceable from a first charge receiving position to a second charge tumbling position and to a third charge delivering position, means for independently rotating said cage means in said second and third positions thereof, means for directing a stream of heated air into heat transfer relation with the tumbling charge in said cage means when the latter is rotatably disposed in its second position, and cyclically operable control means for effecting the sequenced displacement of said cage means in predetermined timed relation from said first to said second to said third position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for heating and delivering freshly heated French Fried potatoes, comprising rotatable open ended cage means sequentially displaceable from a first charge receiving position to a second charge tumbling position and to a third charge delivering position, means for independently rotating said cage means in said second and third positions thereof, means for directing a stream of heated air into heat transfer relation with the tumbling charge in said cage means when the latter is rotatably disposed in its second position, and cyclically operable control means for effecting the sequenced displacement of said cage means in predetermined timed relation from said first to said second to said third position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for heating and delivering freshly heated French Fried potatoes, comprising rotatable open ended cage means sequentially displaceable from a first charge receiving position to a second charge tumbling position and to a third charge delivering position, means for independently rotating said cage means in said second and third positions thereof, means for directing a stream of heated air into heat transfer relation with the tumbling charge in said cage means when the latter is rotatably disposed in its second position, and cyclically operable control means for effecting the sequenced displacement of said cage means in predetermined timed relation from said first to said second to said third position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a perimetric housing enclosing the aforesaid means, a charge supply entry means in said housing for effecting introduction of a charge of unheated potatoes into said cage means from a remote location therefrom when said cage means is in its first position, and a charge delivery chute for effecting delivery of said charge of freshly heated potatoes from said cage means externally of said housing when said cage means is in its third position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2 including means disposed within said housing for dispensing a predetermined quantity of preprocessed potatoes for introduction thereof into said charge supply entry means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 3 including means associated with said cyclically operable means for actuating said heated air stream directing means for a predetermined time period when said cage means is in said second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a thermostatically controlled heating element for supplying heat to said stream of air.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |