US4152963A
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Hand slicer for prepared meats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A hand slicer for prepared meat such as roasts, hams, and other boneless meats. The meat is positioned in a rack that has a configuration closely approximating that of the prepared meat to prevent back and forth movement as well as eliminating the use of a hand to hold the meat. The meat is advanced by a screw mechanism to a stop plate which in turn is a predetermined cutting position to control the portions of the cut. The stop also serves as a plate for receiving the cut slices and for dispensing the cut portion to another plate. The rack has an elongated slot positioned over a tray for the saving of the meat juices. A warming oven encloses the entire slicer to maintain the meat at a predetermined temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J. Romanik
- 👤 Robert W. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:57
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B29/00; B26B29/06; B26B29/063; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2209; Y10T83/2216; Y10T83/283; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6656; Y10T83/6657; Y10T83/666; Y10T83/687; Y10T83/6905; Y10T83/6945; Y10T83/695
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A structure of unitized and interrelated components for slicing uniform portions of a precooked meat comprising: a six-sided enclosure a rack having a semi-circular curvature, and means positioning said rack on the base of said enclosure, said rack related in configuration to the outside curvature of said meat, a push plate initially positioned at one end of said rack, a stop plate positioned at the opposite end of said rack, means for advancing said push plate longitudinally relative to said rack to advance the meat in said rack to said stop plate, a plurality of parallel knife guides comprising a U-shaped member and means positioning said member adjacent said stop plate to cross-sectional retain in position a knife, wherein the spacing between said guides is related to the predetermined slice thickness. a pair of hinges for hingedly supporting said stop plate whereby when opened said stop plate receives the slice of meat for removal therefrom, and said six-sided enclosure including a hinged top for completely enclosing said structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A structure of unitized and interrelated components for slicing uniform portions of a precooked meat comprising: a six-sided enclosure a rack having a semi-circular curvature, and means positioning said rack on the base of said enclosure, said rack related in configuration to the outside curvature of said meat, a push plate initially positioned at one end of said rack, a stop plate positioned at the opposite end of said rack, means for advancing said push plate longitudinally relative to said rack to advance the meat in said rack to said stop plate, a plurality of parallel knife guides comprising a U-shaped member and means positioning said member adjacent said stop plate to cross-sectional retain in position a knife, wherein the spacing between said guides is related to the predetermined slice thickness. a pair of hinges for hingedly supporting said stop plate whereby when opened said stop plate receives the slice of meat for removal therefrom, and said six-sided enclosure including a hinged top for completely enclosing said structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said rack includes an elongated slot in the lowermost part of said curvature and a tray for receiving juices passing through said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure in claim 1 wherein said means for advancing said push plate includes a threaded rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure for hand slicing of a precooked meat as set forth in claim 1 wherein said six-sided enclosure further comprises a heating element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The enclosure of claim 4 further comprises thermostat means connected to said heating element for varying the temperature of said structure and to maintain the meat at a constant temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 2 further comprising thread engaging means to interconnect said threaded rod with said push plate through said elongated slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 1 further wherein said rack, said push plate and said stop plate are separable interrelated components for dissassembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure in claim 1 wherein said hinges for said supporting stop plate comprises a pair of slots, one opened and one closed, and a pair of pins on said plate positioned in said slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure in claim 1 wherein said rack further comprises an upper part and a hinge for hingedly supporting said upper part with said lower part, and a locking means for maintaining said upper portion secured to said lower portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 9 wherein said upper part and said lower part are configured to substantially conform to the varying dimensions of precooked meat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said knife further comprises a crossmember stop mechanism positioned adjacent the tip of the blade therof, and a hand guard intermediate the handle and blade.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |