US3610134A
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Automatic bun grill
Assignee: ROTOMATION Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-15
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1990-05-15
Abstract
Abstract AN AUTOMATIC BUN GRIL. A HEAVY CHAIN CONVEYOR BELT FORMED OF LINKED TRANSVERSE RODS RUNS CONTINUOUSLY IN A HORIZONTAL STRETCH TO FORM A LOADING STATION WHERE BUN HALVES ARE DEPOSITED FACE UP, THEN OVER A ROLLER AND IN A DEPENDING STRETCH SPACED FROM A SLIDE, WHERE THE BUNS ARE CAUGHT THERE-BETWEEN, THEN IN AN INCLINED RETURN STRETCH OVER A COATED GRILL PLATE, WHERE THE HEAVY CHAIN PRESSES THE BUNS AGAINST, AND CONVEYS THEM ACROSS THE GRILL, WHICH TOASTS THEM. AT THE END OF THE GRILL THE TOASTED BUNS DROP AWAY FROM THE CHAIN ONTO A SLIDE WHICH DEPOSITS THEM EITHER BENEATH OR BEYOND THE BELT AREA.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred W Morley
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/08; A47J37/0857
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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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |