US3940842A
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Device for slitting wieners for barbecuing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-28
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1995-07-28
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a device for slitting wieners in order to prepare them for barbecuing. The device includes a plastic cylinder having an axial bore of such a diameter that a wiener of commercial size will pass through the bore and the device also includes a plastic blade that has a serrated and curved cutting edge disposed within the bore of the cylinder.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexandre G. Perrinelle
- 👤 Edward C. Benjamin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:45
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A device for slitting wieners so that they may be barbecued, comprising: a. a plastic cylinder having an axial bore; and b. a plastic blade which has a serrated and curved cutting edge disposed within said axial bore of said cylinder with said blade being in a plane which makes an angle in the range of 40° to 80° with the axis of said cylinder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A device for slitting wieners so that they may be barbecued, comprising: a. a plastic cylinder having an axial bore; and b. a plastic blade which has a serrated and curved cutting edge disposed within said axial bore of said cylinder with said blade being in a plane which makes an angle in the range of 40° to 80° with the axis of said cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device for slitting wieners according to claim 1 wherein said plane makes an angle of approximately 60° with the axis of said cylinder.
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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |