Automated preparation of breads
US10952442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0611
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for preparation of breads are described. The apparatuses include a press unit that can receive a dough ball and flatten the dough ball. The press unit includes a top plate and a bottom plate, each of which is in an inclined arrangement. The top plate swivels towards and away from the bottom plate. A dough ball is flattened between the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate is heated, thereby heating a first face of the flattened dough in contact with the bottom plate. A flipper connected to at least one of the top plate and the bottom plate guides the flattened dough to a heated cooking surface. The guiding enables a second face of the flattened dough to come in contact with the cooking surface, thereby heating the flattened dough and forming the bread.
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