Patent · US Expired

Vented dough can

US5314702A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1992
Grant dateMay 24, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/83
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dough can capable of venting internal gasses during proofing until the dough expands to fill the volume of the container is disclosed. The container of the present invention includes a cylindrical body, at least one end cap, a second end and means for allowing venting of internal gasses during proofing. A preferred means includes providing at least one notch in the wall of the container proximate the end cap. A method of proofing dough is also disclosed.

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