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Concave tapered product, method, and apparatus for producing such a product

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON
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[0007] Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a concave tapered food product, a method, and an apparatus for producing such a product. In one embodiment, a curvilinear blade for cutting a foodstuff for forming a concave tapered food product includes a cutting edge for cutting the foodstuff a

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Foodstuffs that are processed to include planar surfaces lack both the appearance of a natural shape, as well as the functional ability to retain various garnishes and toppings.

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[0081] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, FIGS. 1 through 62.

[0082] The present invention relates to a cutter assembly, including a curvilinear blade, for producing a concave tapered food product, such as a unique potato product. In particular, the cutter assembly produces a food product, which has a concave surface that partially surrounds an increased amount of topping or garnish. The curvilinear blade has an arced cutting edge and cuts foodstuff to produce uniquely shaped segments of foodstuff. Cutting may include such actions as trimming and pairing. Cutting may involve splitting a foodstuff into multiple segments without destroying a portion of the foodstuff. Cutting may also include removing a slight amount of material in a manner similar to a saw to arrive at multiple segments of foodstuff. The cutting assembly may be used as part of an industrial proces...

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Abstract

A concave tapered food product includes a cross section and a second end having a shape defined by a generally concave arc and a generally convex arc. The concave tapered food product has a first side and a second side shaped by a longitudinal cut along the foodstuff. A cutter assembly for cutting a foodstuff to form the concave tapered food product includes a housing member. The cutter assembly also includes a curvilinear blade including a cutting edge for cutting the foodstuff, the cutting edge defining an arc along a first portion of the curvilinear blade and a foot positioned at an end of the curvilinear blade for supporting the curvilinear blade. The foot is configured for being received and secured in the housing member. The housing member is configured for at least partially enclosing the curvilinear blade.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 378,924 filed Mar. 17, 2006. The present application also claims priority to U.S. Design Application Ser. No. 29 / 246,432 filed Apr. 11, 2006, and U.S. Design Application Ser. No. 29 / 246,433 filed Apr. 11, 2006. Said U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 378,924, and U.S. Design Application Ser. Nos. 29 / 246,432 and 29 / 246,433 are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to the field of food products, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for producing a concave tapered food product, such as a concave tapered potato. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] An increasing number of food products are processed before arriving on a consumer's plate. A variety of fruits and vegetables, for example, are cut or shaped and then frozen or otherwise preserved for later use. In order ...

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IPC IPC(8): A23L1/216A23L1/00A23P1/00A47J43/00A23L1/212A23L19/00A23L19/12
CPCB26D1/0006B26D3/10B26D3/26A23L1/2123B26D2001/006A23L1/216B26D2001/0033A23L19/03A23L19/12Y10T83/04
Inventor YOUNG, HARLOWJULIAN, JOHN
Owner CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON