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Slicing apparatus

US8931384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2013
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/8831
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In general terms, the present invention includes a slicing apparatus for vegetables powered by a pneumatic actuator. The present invention includes a slicing apparatus comprising: (a) a base portion defining a slicing area; (b) an actuator support portion, the actuator support portion adapted to be releasably connected to the base portion; and (c) an actuator, attached to the actuator support portion, the actuator comprising a drive rod and push block, the push block releasably connected to the drive rod; and (d) a slicing blade portion attached to the base portion and disposed such that the drive rod urges the push block toward the slicing blade portion.

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