US4081230A
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Extrudate cutting device
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1975-02-26
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1995-02-26
Abstract
Abstract An extrudate cutting device comprising (a) a frame means, (b) attachment means mounted on said frame means for attachment thereof to the extrusion end of an extruder, (c) second attachment means mounted on said frame means and adapted to receive a rotatable elongated cutting means and (d) elongated cutting means rotatably mounted on said second attachment means and a method of cutting extrudate into substantially identically sized sections, are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie N. Glickman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:30
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/001; B29C48/0022; B29C2793/00; B29C2793/0027; B29C48/03; B29C48/04; B29C48/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/10; Y10T225/16; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An extrudate cutting device comprising: an extruder fitted with an extrusion die plate having orifices therein, frame means, fastening means at one end of said frame means for attaching said frame means to said extruder, adaptor means at the other end of said frame means receiving a rotatable elongated cutting means means, said elongated cutting means comprising at least one cylindrical roller rotatably mounted in said frame means such that the axis of said roller is located in the direct path of extrudates leaving said orifices of said extrusion die plate of said extruder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An extrudate cutting device comprising: an extruder fitted with an extrusion die plate having orifices therein, frame means, fastening means at one end of said frame means for attaching said frame means to said extruder, adaptor means at the other end of said frame means receiving a rotatable elongated cutting means means, said elongated cutting means comprising at least one cylindrical roller rotatably mounted in said frame means such that the axis of said roller is located in the direct path of extrudates leaving said orifices of said extrusion die plate of said extruder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An extrudate cutting device according to claim 1 including means operably associated with said cutting means for adjusting the distance between said elongated cutting means and the extrusion end of said extruder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An extrudate cutting device according to claim 1 wherein said frame means is pivotably mounted on said extruder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An extrudate cutting device according to claim 1 wherein said cutting means comprises a pair of cylindrical rollers mounted so as to rotate in opposite directions along their longest axes in an external direction in relation to said extrusion die plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An extrudate cutting device according to claim 3 wherein said frame means has a pivot stop positioned therein.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |