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Processing tool for foodstuffs

US7367519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMay 12, 2006
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J19/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A processing tool for garlic and like edibles including a container mounted comminuting unit having-upper-and lower sets of spaced linearly aligned blades selectively presented in an upwardly directed operating position upon an inverting of the unit, the blades of each set having a comminuting profile differing from that of the blades of the other set and are selectively engaged by a set of spaced pusher teeth aligned along a sinusoidal path and mounted on an overlying cap for, upon rotation of the cap relative to the comminuting unit, moving an edible through the comminuting blades for the desired comminution thereof, the cap including a separate chamber for preparation of the edible before the comminuting process.

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