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Crepe making machine
Assignee: CHOCOLATE GOURMET TRESTA (ONTARIO) Ltd
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Filing: 1977-02-09
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1997-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A pancake or crepe making machine which comprises a support structure movably mounted on a griddle. The support structure includes a pair of spaced-apart end members rigidly interconnected by a plurality of laterally extending, spaced-apart members. A lower laterally extending member supports at least one dispenser for dispensing dough onto a surface of a griddle. An upper laterally extending member supports means for actuating the at least one dispenser. Means are provided for advancing the support structure along a length of a griddle on which the support structure is movably mounted. A spreader and leveller means is mounted on the support structure, the spreader and leveller means extending between the spaced apart end members. The spreader means includes a blade, a lower edge of which is spaced slightly above a surface of the griddle. The spreader and leveller means is situated rearwardly of the at least one dispenser, and the blade is mounted at an angle such that the blade extends downwardly and rearwardly away from the at least one dispenser, in a direction of travel of the machine when making crepes or pancakes.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mede
- 👤 Roberto R. Mede
- 👤 Thomas Mede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B5/00; A21B5/02; A21B5/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A machine for use in making crepes, pancakes or tortillas or similar food products made from a flour, corn or potato based viscous dough, the machine comprising: a support structure adapted to be movably mounted on a griddle, the support structure including a pair of spaced-apart end members rigidly interconnected by a plurality of laterally extending, spaced-apart members; a lower laterally extending member supporting at least one dispenser for dispensing dough onto a surface of the griddle; an upper laterally extending member supporting means for actuating the at least one dispenser; a spreader and leveller means mounted on the support structure, the spreader and leveller means extending between the spaced apart end members and including a planer blade having a lower edge thereof spaced slightly above the surface of the griddle, the spreader and leveller means being situated rearwardly of the at least one dispenser and the planer blade being mounted at an angle such that the planer blade extends downwardly and rearwardly away from the at least one dispenser in a direction of travel of the machine when making crepes, pancakes or the like; and means for advancing the machine along a length of the griddle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A machine for use in making crepes, pancakes or tortillas or similar food products made from a flour, corn or potato based viscous dough, the machine comprising: a support structure adapted to be movably mounted on a griddle, the support structure including a pair of spaced-apart end members rigidly interconnected by a plurality of laterally extending, spaced-apart members; a lower laterally extending member supporting at least one dispenser for dispensing dough onto a surface of the griddle; an upper laterally extending member supporting means for actuating the at least one dispenser; a spreader and leveller means mounted on the support structure, the spreader and leveller means extending between the spaced apart end members and including a planer blade having a lower edge thereof spaced slightly above the surface of the griddle, the spreader and leveller means being situated rearwardly of the at least one dispenser and the planer blade being mounted at an angle such that the planer blade extends downwardly and rearwardly away from the at least one dispenser in a direction of travel of the machine when making crepes, pancakes or the like; and means for advancing the machine along a length of the griddle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein each end member comprises a longitudinally extending member and an upwardly extending member, each upwardly extending member being pivotally secured adjacent a lower end thereof to the longitudinally extending member, the upwardly extending members having at least one locking screw mounted thereon, the upwardly extending members being secured in a vertical position by means of the at least one locking screw which engages a portion of the longitudinally extending member, pairs of spaced-apart wheels being rotatably mounted on the longitudinally extending members, adjacent opposite ends thereof, whereby the support structure is movably mounted on the griddle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A machine according to claim 2, wherein the means for actuating each of the at least one dispensers comprises a fluid cylinder having a piston extending downwardly therefrom, a lower end of the piston adapted to engage an upper end of a plunger assembly situated in the at least one dispenser upon actuation of the fluid cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A machine according to claim 2, wherein the lower laterally extending member has a pair of metal collars mounted thereon in alignment with openings in the lower laterally extending member, each spaced-apart collars releasably supporting a lower end of a respective dispenser.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein the spreader and leveller means comprises a pair of support blocks rigidly mounted on the lower laterally extending member, the support blocks having a pair of adjusting screws movably mounted therein, the adjusting screws supporting the planer blade adjacent lower ends thereof, the adjusting screws adapted to raise and lower a level of a lower edge of the planer blade relative to the surface of the griddle, whereby thickness of the crepes, pancakes, or the like can be adjusted as desired.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine according to claim 5, wherein each adjusting screw has a coil spring mounted thereon, the coil springs biasing the planer blade away from the support blocks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
242 words
A machine and griddle for use in making crepes, pancakes, tortillas, or similar food products made from a flour, corn or potato based viscous dough, the machine comprising: a support structure movably mounted on an upper surface of the griddle, the support structure including a pair of spaced-apart end members rigidly interconnected by a plurality of laterally extending, spaced-apart members; a lower laterally extending member supporting at least one dispenser for dispensing dough onto the surface of the griddle; an upper extending member supporting means for actuating the at least one dispenser; spreader and leveller means mounted on the support structure, the spreader and leveller means extending between the spaced-apart end members, the spreader and leveller means including a planer blade, a lower edge of which is spaced slightly above the surface of the griddle, the planer blade being situated rearwardly of the at least one dispenser, and being angled downwardly and rearwardly away from the at least one dispenser in a direction of travel of the machine when making crepes, pancakes, tortillas, or the like; and means for advancing the machine along a length of the griddle; the griddle having support tracks extending outwardly from at least one end thereof to support the machine beyond the at least one end of the griddle; and means being provided on the surface of the griddle to maintain alignment of the machine as the machine is being advanced along the length of the griddle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
242 words
A machine and griddle for use in making crepes, pancakes, tortillas, or similar food products made from a flour, corn or potato based viscous dough, the machine comprising: a support structure movably mounted on an upper surface of the griddle, the support structure including a pair of spaced-apart end members rigidly interconnected by a plurality of laterally extending, spaced-apart members; a lower laterally extending member supporting at least one dispenser for dispensing dough onto the surface of the griddle; an upper extending member supporting means for actuating the at least one dispenser; spreader and leveller means mounted on the support structure, the spreader and leveller means extending between the spaced-apart end members, the spreader and leveller means including a planer blade, a lower edge of which is spaced slightly above the surface of the griddle, the planer blade being situated rearwardly of the at least one dispenser, and being angled downwardly and rearwardly away from the at least one dispenser in a direction of travel of the machine when making crepes, pancakes, tortillas, or the like; and means for advancing the machine along a length of the griddle; the griddle having support tracks extending outwardly from at least one end thereof to support the machine beyond the at least one end of the griddle; and means being provided on the surface of the griddle to maintain alignment of the machine as the machine is being advanced along the length of the griddle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
A machine and griddle according to claim 7, wherein the at least one end of the griddle includes a trough extending the width of the griddle, the trough having at least one tube extending along a length thereof, the tube having openings therein which permit the discharge of a spray of fluid against the planer blade when the machine is situated above the trough, the spray of fluid removing dough from the planer blade.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A machine according to claim 8, wherein the trough includes two spaced-apart tubes having a plurality of openings along the length thereof, the openings in the tubes being positioned so as to direct a spray of water upwardly and inwardly toward each other so as to remove dough from the scraper blade when actuated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
103 words
A machine according to claim 8, wherein each of the end members has a pair of wheels mounted thereon, and the means on the surface of the griddle for maintaining alignment of the machine comprises a longitudinally extending block member mounted on the surface of the griddle, an outer vertical surface of the block member being engaged by adjacent inner surfaces of the pair of wheels mounted on one of the end members, the pair of wheels mounted on the other of the end members having outer annular flange portions, inner edges of the flange portions engaging a cooperating corner of the griddle.
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) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |