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US3143084A
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Adjustable flexible dough molding assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-12
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1982-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Rhodes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:13
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C7/00; A21C7/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
IN A DOUGH MOLDING ASSEMBLY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED INCLUDING A CONVEYOR FOR THE DOUGH PIECES TO BE MOLDED, A FLEXIBLE PLATE ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ABOVE THE CONVEYOR FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DOUGH PIECES MOVED ALONG ON SAID CONVEYOR, A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL REINFORCING RIB ON THE TOP FACE OF SAID PLATE, LONGITUDINAL SIDE REINFORCING RIBS ALONG THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE BEING TRANSVERSELY FLEXIBLE, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SIDE RIBS AT A PAIR OF LOCATIONS ALONG SAID FLEXIBLE PLATE SO ARRANGED THAT THE SPACING OF SAID RIBS, AND THEREWITH THE SPACING OF SAID SIDE EDGES OF SAID PLATE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR CAN BE ADJUSTED AT EACH OF SAID LOCATIONS, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID CENTRAL RIB AT SAID LOCATIONS SO ARRANGED THAT THE SPACING OF SAID CENTRAL RIB, AND THEREWITH THE SPACING OF THE CENTER PORTION OF SAID PLATE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR, CAN BE SEPARATELY ADJUSTED AT EACH OF SAID STATIONS, WHEREBY THE TRANSVERSE CURVATURE OF THE BOTTOM DOUGHENGAGING FACE OF SAID PLATE AS WELL AS THE SPACING OF SAID FACE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR CAN BE ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY AT EACH OF SAID STATIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
IN A DOUGH MOLDING ASSEMBLY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED INCLUDING A CONVEYOR FOR THE DOUGH PIECES TO BE MOLDED, A FLEXIBLE PLATE ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ABOVE THE CONVEYOR FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DOUGH PIECES MOVED ALONG ON SAID CONVEYOR, A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL REINFORCING RIB ON THE TOP FACE OF SAID PLATE, LONGITUDINAL SIDE REINFORCING RIBS ALONG THE SIDE EDGES OF SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE BEING TRANSVERSELY FLEXIBLE, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SIDE RIBS AT A PAIR OF LOCATIONS ALONG SAID FLEXIBLE PLATE SO ARRANGED THAT THE SPACING OF SAID RIBS, AND THEREWITH THE SPACING OF SAID SIDE EDGES OF SAID PLATE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR CAN BE ADJUSTED AT EACH OF SAID LOCATIONS, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID CENTRAL RIB AT SAID LOCATIONS SO ARRANGED THAT THE SPACING OF SAID CENTRAL RIB, AND THEREWITH THE SPACING OF THE CENTER PORTION OF SAID PLATE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR, CAN BE SEPARATELY ADJUSTED AT EACH OF SAID STATIONS, WHEREBY THE TRANSVERSE CURVATURE OF THE BOTTOM DOUGHENGAGING FACE OF SAID PLATE AS WELL AS THE SPACING OF SAID FACE ABOVE SAID CONVEYOR CAN BE ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY AT EACH OF SAID STATIONS.
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |