Rolling pin with adjustable offset
US7854696B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C3/021
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rolling pin with an adjustable offset for flattening or rolling out dough at a consistent thickness. The adjustable offset rolling pin includes a rolling pin body; a removable offset system for maintaining the rolling pin body a predetermined distance above a surface; a locking system for temporarily maintaining the offset system adjacent the rolling pin body; and a triggering mechanism for disengaging the locking system during the addition or removal of the offset system. More specifically, the adjustable offset rolling pin includes a rolling pin body; a plurality of end caps partially received by the rolling pin body; a plurality of handles adapted for engagement with the end caps; a plurality of push-buttons partially received within the handles; a plurality of offset discs configured to engage the end caps; and an offset disc holder adapted to store the plurality of offset discs during non-use.
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