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Centering device for a food slicer
Assignee: Magnuson Corp
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Filing: 1983-04-01
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2003-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A centering device for positioning articles (33) for segmenting by passage through a cutter mechanism (18). The device comprises a plurality of spring members (31) positioned edge-to-edge around the feed line (26) with each spring member having a depending end (31A) positioned to contact and deflect each off center article towards the feed line for proper centering such that passage through the cutter mechanism will render equal sized segments.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald P. Henneuse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 14:33
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/24; B26D3/26; B26D7/00; B26D7/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6472; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/727; Y10T83/739; Y10T83/741; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7793
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A feed apparatus for use with a slicer having a plurality of blades mounted to converge on a common center line and segment articles fed along the center line at the infeed side of said blades, said feed apparatus comprising; means to propel the articles along a path generally coinciding with the center line of the blades; a plurality of elongated spring members; means holding said spring members in a position around the center line with the inside surface of the upstream end adjacent said propelling means being positioned further away from the center line than the downstream end inside surface and with the downstream end being free to contact and deflect the articles toward the center line for centering the articles relative to the blades; and means connecting the downstream ends of said spring members to cause adjacent spring members to move outward together; said means connecting the downstream ends being tabs extending from each downstream end in a direction overlapping and parallel to the inside surface of the adjacent spring members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A feed apparatus for use with a slicer having a plurality of blades mounted to converge on a common center line and segment articles fed along the center line at the infeed side of said blades, said feed apparatus comprising; means to propel the articles along a path generally coinciding with the center line of the blades; a plurality of elongated spring members; means holding said spring members in a position around the center line with the inside surface of the upstream end adjacent said propelling means being positioned further away from the center line than the downstream end inside surface and with the downstream end being free to contact and deflect the articles toward the center line for centering the articles relative to the blades; and means connecting the downstream ends of said spring members to cause adjacent spring members to move outward together; said means connecting the downstream ends being tabs extending from each downstream end in a direction overlapping and parallel to the inside surface of the adjacent spring members.
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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) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |