US3257973A
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Pastry making device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-13
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1983-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schafer Leonhard Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C9/00; A21C9/06; A21C9/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A PASTRY FOLDING MACHINE FOR FOLDING THE FOUR CONERS OF A PASTRY SHEET INTO A PYRAMIDAL CONFIGURATION COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CONTAINER HAVING UPRIGHT SIDES EACH HAVING A SUITABLY ROLLED OVER EDGE; A UNITARY TRIANGULAR FOLDING FINGER FOR EACH CONTAINER SIDE, EACH FINGER HAVING ROLLED OVER AXLE SUPPORTS ALIGNED WITH SAID ROLLED OVER EDGES; AXLES DISPOSED THROUGH SAID ROLLED OVER EDGES OF SAID UPRIGHT SIDES AND SAID SUPPORTS OF THE FINGER FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CONTAINER SIDES; COIL SPRINGS DISPOSED ON SAID AXLES, AND BIASED AGAINST SAID UPRIGHT CONTAINER SIDES AND SAID FINGERS FOR URGING SAID FINGERS CONTINUOUSLY AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER; A RECTANGULAR FRAME DISPOSED BENEATH SAID CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP; A SUITABLE UPRIGHT CAM PILLAR DISPOSED IN EACH CORNER OF SAID FRAME, SAID CONTAINER BEING VERTICALLY MOVABLE BETWEEN SAID CAM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A PASTRY FOLDING MACHINE FOR FOLDING THE FOUR CONERS OF A PASTRY SHEET INTO A PYRAMIDAL CONFIGURATION COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR CONTAINER HAVING UPRIGHT SIDES EACH HAVING A SUITABLY ROLLED OVER EDGE; A UNITARY TRIANGULAR FOLDING FINGER FOR EACH CONTAINER SIDE, EACH FINGER HAVING ROLLED OVER AXLE SUPPORTS ALIGNED WITH SAID ROLLED OVER EDGES; AXLES DISPOSED THROUGH SAID ROLLED OVER EDGES OF SAID UPRIGHT SIDES AND SAID SUPPORTS OF THE FINGER FOR EACH OF THE FOUR CONTAINER SIDES; COIL SPRINGS DISPOSED ON SAID AXLES, AND BIASED AGAINST SAID UPRIGHT CONTAINER SIDES AND SAID FINGERS FOR URGING SAID FINGERS CONTINUOUSLY AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER; A RECTANGULAR FRAME DISPOSED BENEATH SAID CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP; A SUITABLE UPRIGHT CAM PILLAR DISPOSED IN EACH CORNER OF SAID FRAME, SAID CONTAINER BEING VERTICALLY MOVABLE BETWEEN SAID CAM
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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |