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Food preparation device

US6058829A · kind A · utility

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18References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/75
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A food preparation device is provided with a toaster portion and an attached slicing mechanism. The device may be used to prepare toasted bagels and other food products. The toaster portion and the slicing mechanism are arranged to provide a compact construction. The slicing mechanism may be provided with slot-shaped guides for guiding a knife. A press plate may be used to hold the food product in a desired position for cutting. In addition, a device may be provided for removing the food product after it has been sliced.

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