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US4185527A
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Slicing machine with extensible slice table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1998-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A slicing machine wherein a succession of slices is deposited at a predetermined location has a table at this location which has a predetermined starting length which is extensible in a predetermined direction to a substantially greater ending length. This table can comprise a plurality of telescoping sections interconnected by abutments so that when the upper and leading section is displaced outwardly it will automatically pull out the underlying sections one at a time to extend the table to a length the multiple of its starting length. The free end of a roll of sheet material may be clipped at the leading edge of the upper table section so that the slices are deposited on this sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Kuchler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D7/00; B26D7/27; B26D7/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2033; Y10T83/2037; Y10T83/2042; Y10T83/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
In a slicing machine wherein a succession of slices is deposited at a predetermined location, the improvement comprising: a table at said location having a predetermined starting length and extensible in a predetermined direction to a substantially greater ending length; and means for extending said table in said direction from said starting length to said ending length as slices are deposited on said table to form on said table a row of slices extending in said direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
In a slicing machine wherein a succession of slices is deposited at a predetermined location, the improvement comprising: a table at said location having a predetermined starting length and extensible in a predetermined direction to a substantially greater ending length; and means for extending said table in said direction from said starting length to said ending length as slices are deposited on said table to form on said table a row of slices extending in said direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein said table includes an upper table section and a lower table section both substantially of said starting length and slidable together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement defined in claim 2 wherein said upper table section is directly connected to said means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement defined in claim 3 wherein said means includes a rack extending in said direction and connected to said upper table section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement defined in claim 4 wherein said means includes a fixed guide extending in said direction and slidably receiving said rack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement defined in claim 3 wherein said upper and lower table sections have respective upper and lower abutments engageable after travel of said upper table section through a distance generally equal to said starting length to entrain said lower table section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improvement defined in claim 6 wherein one of said sections is provided with rollers and forms a guide for the other of said sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement defined in claim 3 wherein said machine includes a fixed support provided with at least one stop limiting displacement of said lower table section in said direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improvement defined in claim 3 wherein said machine includes a fixed support, said lower table section being provided with rollers supporting itself on said support for rolling in said direction thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
The improvement defined in claim 3, further comprising a supply of elongated sheet material adjacent said table and withdrawable in said direction from said supply, and a clip on said upper table section at the leading edge thereof relative to said direction for gripping said sheet material at a free end thereof, whereby on displacement of said upper section in said direction said sheet material is withdrawn from said supply and said slides are deposited thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The improvement defined in claim 10 wherein said clip includes an eccentric rotatable holding clamp.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement defined in claim 10, further comprising means for severing said sheet material between said table and said supply.
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) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |