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US3272153A
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Dough divider
Assignee: TOPOS MONDIAL CORP
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Filing: 1963-12-20
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony P Morabito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:00
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C7/00; A21C7/005; A21C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6476; Y10T83/6489; Y10T83/6491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A DOUGH DIVIDER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A DOUGH HOPPER IN SAID HOUSING, A ROTATABLY MOUNTED DOUGH FEED DRUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLANGES FOR SEPARATING DOUGH FROM SAID HOPPER INTO A PLURALITY OF STRIPS, A ROTATABLE CUTTER MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED BLADES THEREON MOVABLE TOWARD SAID DRUM INTO CUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DOUGH IN SAID STRIPS, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED ROTATABLY MOUNTED DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF DOUGH RECEIVING CELLS IN THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, AN AGITATING DRUM IN SAID DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO FOR MOVING THE DOUGH IN SAID CELLS, MEMBERS FOR GUIDING THE DOUGH INTO SAID CELLS, AND A BELT HAVING A PORTION IN PERIPHERAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A PORTION OF SAID DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM FOR CLOSING SAID CELLS DURING A PORTION OF THEIR TRAVEL AND FOR DISCHARGE OF DOUGH PIECES FROM SAID CELLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A DOUGH DIVIDER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A DOUGH HOPPER IN SAID HOUSING, A ROTATABLY MOUNTED DOUGH FEED DRUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLANGES FOR SEPARATING DOUGH FROM SAID HOPPER INTO A PLURALITY OF STRIPS, A ROTATABLE CUTTER MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED BLADES THEREON MOVABLE TOWARD SAID DRUM INTO CUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DOUGH IN SAID STRIPS, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED ROTATABLY MOUNTED DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF DOUGH RECEIVING CELLS IN THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, AN AGITATING DRUM IN SAID DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO FOR MOVING THE DOUGH IN SAID CELLS, MEMBERS FOR GUIDING THE DOUGH INTO SAID CELLS, AND A BELT HAVING A PORTION IN PERIPHERAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A PORTION OF SAID DOUGH RECEIVING DRUM FOR CLOSING SAID CELLS DURING A PORTION OF THEIR TRAVEL AND FOR DISCHARGE OF DOUGH PIECES FROM SAID CELLS.
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |