Weighing scales – Weigher responsive material control – Rotary
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Gibson, Randy W. (Department: 2841)
Weighing scales
Weigher responsive material control
Rotary
C177S084000, C177S105000, C177S108000, C177S145000, C425S140000, C425S148000, C426S231000, C426S503000, C426S518000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07154055
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for continuously producing constant weight portions of semi-solid matter, such as bread dough, from a large mass through a dividing mechanism whereby portions are formed on a receptacle which receives the portion so that an accurate weight indication of the portion can be taken. By separating portions of the mass with the divider, when the weight of the mass on the receptacle reaches a predetermined shutoff weight, constant weight portions are achieved. A drive motor may power the receptacle through a selectively disengageable motor drive connection, which can be disengaged to allow accurate weight indications. Variations in the weight of portions from a target portion weight may be minimized by automatically adjusting the shutoff weight at which the portion is separated by the dividing mechanism, according to the difference between the portion weight and the target weight.
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Bakery Systems, Inc.
Bryan Cave LLP
Gibson Randy W.
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