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Slicing machine, and method of use and components thereof

US7721638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2007
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/7709
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ergonomically designed food slicing machine including a rotatable blade for slicing bulk food product, a motor operably connected to the rotating blade, and a base portion located below the rotatable blade which defines a food slice receiving area. The machine may be provided with a sliced food receptacle operably connected to a scale, a visible indicia correlating to the distance between the gauge plate and rotatable blade, a blade sharpening assembly, a sled for securing the food product and an operator adjusted optimum stroke setting system for automatic operation of the slicing machine.

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