Rotary dough cutter and method of operation
US12035721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C11/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of dough pieces are produced using a rotary dough cutter including a shaft, a plurality of walls extending radially outward from the shaft and a plurality of interior blades extending radially outward from the shaft. The plurality of walls define a plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough cutter molds include a first dough cutter mold and a second dough cutter mold. A first wall of the plurality of walls defines part of both the first dough cutter mold and the second dough cutter mold. Each of the plurality of interior blades is located in one of the plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough pieces are cut from a dough sheet with the plurality of walls. The plurality of dough pieces are scored with the plurality of interior blades. After scoring, the plurality of dough pieces are proofed and then frozen.
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