Combination slicer/toaster

Details Combination slicer/toaster Combination slicer/toaster

2001-03-16

2003-03-18

Alexander, Reginald L. (Department: 1761)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Cooking

Combined

C099S389000, C099S391000, C099S385000, C099S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06532864

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to kitchen appliances. More particularly, the invention relates to a combination slicer and toaster which is designed to accomplish the tasks of slicing and subsequent toasting of bagels and other similar food items in one continuous operation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
While numerous slicing devices and toasters are known in the art which are effective to a greater or lesser degree to slice and then toast bagels and other similar food items in separate steps, nowhere is there any device disclosed or taught which is capable of carrying out both of these steps in one simple and efficient operation, without the need for intervention by the user between the slicing step and the toasting step. It has therefore been deemed advantageous to provide a combination slicer/toaster to simplify this task for the user.
A number of prior art references available in the art are known, each reference being directed to some specific discreet elements of the device which is described and claimed in the present invention. However, none of the references is directed to the totality of the combination, or its use and function in the manner described and claimed herein.
The following prior art references are known:
McInnes et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,921,163 discloses a bagel slicer appliance utilizing a motorized cutting element within a housing containing a reciprocating knife into which housing a bagel is inserted and the knife cuts therethrough;
Kanarek et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,690,013 discloses another automatic bagel slicer;
DeMars, U.S. Pat. No. 5,522,306 discloses a combined toaster and cutter appliance. A bagel can be placed into a container where a cutting blade is activated to slice the bagel, which is thereafter toasted in the toasting chamber; and
DeMars, U.S. Pat. No. 5,673,608 discloses another toaster and bagel slicer combination having a removable slicer device.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a combination slicer/toaster device useful for carrying out the slicing and toasting of bagels and other similar food items.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide for carrying out the steps of slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items in one continuous operation.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a combination slicer/toaster device for carrying out the steps of slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items in one continuous operation without the need for intervention by the user between the slicing and toasting steps.
These and other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following discussion of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for a combination slicer and toaster, which is particularly suitable for slicing/toasting bagels and other similar food items. The slicer/toaster of the invention comprises in combination a slicing section and a separate toasting section, such that a bagel, or other similar food item, is inserted into an opening slot in one end of the slicing section. Said bagel, or other similar food item, is forced into intimate contact with a slicing means located within the slicing section by the downward action of a pusher means, which pusher means is located in rotational contact with the opening slot. Upon passing through the slicing section the bagel, or other similar food item, is deposited in the toasting section of the device where the now sliced food item is toasted and, upon completion of the toasting operation, is elevated through an exit slot in the other end of device.


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