Method and apparatus for delivering product to a cutting device

Details Method and apparatus for delivering product to a cutting device Method and apparatus for delivering product to a cutting device

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Shoap, Allan N. (Department: 3724)

Cutting

Processes

C083S098000, C083S177000, C083S402000, C083S418000, C083S444000, C083S703000, C083S932000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06973862

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus by which potatoes and other elongate food product can be properly oriented and stabilized during a slicing operation performed by a cutting device having a horizontal cutting plane. The apparatus includes a passage extending downwardly toward the cutting device and defining an opening in proximity to the cutting device, splines or other suitable features disposed along a first portion of the passage and oriented substantially parallel to the passage, and means for applying a force on a food product traveling downward through the passage so as to urge the product into contact with the splines during engagement with the cutting device.

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