US4027457A
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Film covered cut item and process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-02
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1994-05-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a process for cutting a film covered item without piercing the covering film. Basically, the process comprises the steps of mounting an item on a compressible base and covering the mounted item with a resilient film, and then contacting the mounted film covered item with cutting means under pressure such that the item is cut and the base is compressed by the cutter means without the covering film being pierced by the cutter means. The present invention is also directed toward the mounted film covered and cut item that is produced by this process.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Johnson
- 👤 David Y. Loeber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B61/00; B65B61/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A process for cutting a film covered item without piercing its covering film comprising the steps of: a. mounting an item on a compressible base and covering said mounted item and at least a portion of said base with resilient film and fastening said film to said portion of said base, and, thereafter, b. contacting said mounted film covered item and said base with cutter means under pressure and thus causing said item to be cut and said base to be compressed by said cutter means without said covering film being pierced by said cutter means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A process for cutting a film covered item without piercing its covering film comprising the steps of: a. mounting an item on a compressible base and covering said mounted item and at least a portion of said base with resilient film and fastening said film to said portion of said base, and, thereafter, b. contacting said mounted film covered item and said base with cutter means under pressure and thus causing said item to be cut and said base to be compressed by said cutter means without said covering film being pierced by said cutter means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said item comprises food.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said food is a confection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said food comprises pizza pie.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said compressible base comprises corrugated cardboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 5, wherein said film comprises polyvinylchloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said film comprises polyvinylchloride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said contacting is performed by moving said mounted film coated item and base under pressure with relation to fixed cutter means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 8, wherein said cutter means includes two blades arranged at substantially a right angle to one another such that the item will be cut into four portions by said contacting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 9, wherein said contacting is performed with the item having its radial center substantially aligned with the intersection of said two blades.
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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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |