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Multiple perforating, automatic food preparation line having in-line foldover for food set-ups

US5768857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1996
Grant dateJun 23, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B11/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Automatic in-line food preparation machines. The machines comprise perforating mechanisms which can provide multiple perforations in substrates. Preformed portions of food are then placed on the predetermined lengths of substrate having multiple perforations. An in-line foldover mechanism is also provided which folds paper flaps over food slices for efficient food preparation creation.

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