Bread cutting sealing plate to keep the bread cutting side fresh

Abstract

Bread cutting sealing plate for keeping the bread cutting side fresh, consisting of a water-resistant, smooth plate or film on which there are pins firmly attached at a 90 degree angle, which hold the plate when placed on the bread cutting surface, closing the open-pored interface and thus slowing down drying out.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] This invention was intended to eliminate the problem of bread slices aging and the resulting increase in living costs due to the bread slices drying out during storage, which are normally no longer eaten and have become hard, so that they have to be disposed of.

[0003] An average loaf of bread weighs 1500 grams, with 45 grams per slice, which makes about 35 slices including the ends.

[0004] The cost of a 1.5 kg loaf of bread is approx. 2.40 euros: 34 slices = 7 cents per slice.

[0005] For example, a 2-person household consumes about 3 slices of bread in the morning and about 2 slices every other day / evening = about 126 slices per month.

[0006] Total costs for a 2-person household per month are approximately 126 x 7 cents = approximately 900 cents = approximately €9.00.

[0007] Cutting intervals: 30 cuttings in the morning and 15 in the evening. 50 bread cuttings per month.

[0008] Bread stored normally in a bakery bag or bread bin develops a hard, dried-out surface after approximately 8-12 hours (depending on room temperature). As a result, the first slice of bread isn't particularly tasty, isn't eaten willingly, and is therefore thrown away. The cost of these uneaten slices of bread per month is 50 slices at 7 cents each = €3.50.

[0009] Monthly bread purchases cost €9.40. Of this, €3.50 is not consumed.

[0010] Loss per month 3.50 x 12 = per year 42.-.

[0011] The invention saves 100% of these costs, as there are no more disposable slices of bread.

[0012] State of the art: There are various patents that cover keeping bread fresh. For example: DE202019106070U1, DE000002940242A1, AT000000032624B, AT000000167894B, AT000000194100B, AT000000280755B, CH000000008082A, CH000000051266A, CH000000051266A, CH000000053921A, DE000000432593A, DE000000683597A, DE000001676556U, DE000001699055U, DE000002940242A1, DE000002940242C2, DE000008622695U1, DE000069002572T2 and DE102008059286B4.

[0013] I've found hardly any current devices for preserving the freshness of sliced ​​bread. On the other hand, there are numerous developments in bread containers.

[0014] Remarkably, such an important foodstuff as bread represents an exception to the general trend in the field of freshness preservation. It has never been possible to maintain the full freshness and tenderness of freshly baked bread, especially at the cut end.

[0015] The simplest and most well-known solution is to store the bread upright on the cutting surface and a smooth, water-resistant surface.

[0016] This method has the following disadvantages: 1. The bread can easily fall over and thus loses its protection. 2. The bread is unprotected from dust, vermin and drying out of the crust and thus drying out of the entire loaf. 3. The bread cannot be stored in any bread bin, as bread is stored lengthwise on the bottom, as is the case everywhere, including at the bakery. Standing it upright is not possible in bread bins, as they are almost exclusively flat and lengthwise.

[0017] Storing bread in a suitable bread bin is known to keep the whole loaf fresh for a shorter period of time, but with the disadvantage that the beloved crust of the bread becomes soft and loses its crispiness, and the cut surface of the bread still ages. But at least less than without a bin. Furthermore, the bread bin has the disadvantage that it accelerates the formation of mold. Mold formation makes the entire loaf unfit for consumption.

[0018] It's a well-known problem that foods like bread tend to dry out easily, especially in summer, and thus lose some of their palatability. Another disadvantage is that food is highly susceptible to insect infestation in summer. Various devices and appliances have been developed to remedy this problem. Containers with sealable ventilation holes have already been developed. Containers with a water-filled chamber have also been used, with the moisture being released through holes into the bread inside. These containers are not ideal due to the risk of mold.

[0019] There are also bread softeners that can be used to keep at least the cut surface of the bread fresh. This involves using a metal plate with wires stretched over it to hold sponges, and a sheet of parchment paper held in place by a clamping ring. The whole thing is pressed against the cut surface of the bread using a short canvas bag that is slipped over the bread. Bread bags made of airtight material that can be closed with a zipper have also been proposed.

[0020] Another device consists of a waterproof fabric hood, also equipped with a zipper, which has a water evaporator in the form of a clay pot at the end.

[0021] Yet another device comprises a bag that ensures complete freshness of food, particularly bread. It consists of a bag made of airtight material and closable with a zipper, which is entirely or partially double-walled. The space enclosed between the two walls is designed to accommodate inserts that release moisture or are impregnated with insect repellent agents, the liquid from which evaporates into the bag interior through vent holes in the double wall. To allow for the replacement of the inserts, the outer wall of the double wall can be closed with a zipper. The inserts are made of hygroscopic material. The insert, impregnated with water or other liquid, supplies the bread enclosed in the bag with evenly distributed liquid.

[0022] All of these inventions are complicated to use, time-consuming, expensive to manufacture, and difficult to maintain hygienically. Mold growth also requires constant monitoring, making it expensive and time-consuming.

[0023] The object of the invention Brotfresh is therefore to create a device which keeps the crispy shell and the tender, fresh fluffiness of the loaf of bread free from mould and nevertheless prevents the cut surface from drying out and to achieve a new, economical solution to this problem compared to the state of the art.

[0024] The invention of the Brotfresh bread slice closure achieves this through the following features and their description: 1. The device has the great advantage that the entire loaf of bread can continue to be stored where it was previously stored, but also in bakery bags, bread containers, bread sacks, etc., and their advantages for the overall freshness of the bread and the crust are retained. 2. The device is easy to manufacture in shapes such as square, oval, etc. and can therefore be easily cut to fit the size of the bread cutting area as needed. 3. The device has several pins firmly anchored at a 90 degree angle, with a thickness of approximately 0.5 mm and a height of approximately 10 mm and a blunt tip, and can be positioned by pressing on the cutting surface and leaves no trace in the loaf after removal. 4. The device is elastic and adapts to the cut surface, sealing it to approximately 95%. 5. The device is very inexpensive to manufacture in series and is therefore affordable for every household. 6. The device can be easily provided with an advertising print, e.g. a bakery chain or a supermarket chain, etc. 7. The device shall be made of a smooth, largely waterproof and bacteria-resistant, easy-to-clean, thin material such as plastic, carbon fiber, wood, sheet metal, and other materials. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 202019106070U1

[0012] DE 000002940242A1

[0012] AT 000000032624B

[0012] AT 000000167894B

[0012] AT 000000194100B

[0012] AT 000000280755B

[0012] CH 000000008082A

[0012] CH 000000051266A

[0012] CH 000000053921A

[0012] DE 000000432593A

[0012] DE 000000683597A

[0012] DE 000001676556U

[0012] DE 000001699055U

[0012] DE 000002940242C2

[0012] DE 000008622695U1

[0012] DE 000069002572T2

[0012] DE 102008059286B4

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Claims

[1] Bread cutting sealing plate for keeping the bread cutting side fresh, consisting of a water-resistant, smooth plate or film on which there are pins firmly attached at a 90-degree angle, which hold the plate when placed on the bread cutting surface, closing the open-pored interface and thus slowing down the drying out. [2] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it is made of plastic, or carbon fiber, wood, metal or a mixture of two or more of the aforementioned materials. [3] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it has several pins attached at a 90 degree angle, approximately 6-15 mm long and approximately 0.5 mm thick, which preferably have a blunt tip and are made of rust-proof metal or plastic. [4] Bread cutting closure plate characterized bythat it has a surface on the plug-on side that is as smooth as possible so that germ and bacterial adhesion can be avoided as far as possible. [5] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it has one or more advertising prints. [6] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it can have a handle on the back. [7] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it has a viscosity that allows it to be cut to size with scissors. [8] Bread cutting closure plate characterized by that it has a care instruction label such as “Please clean every 4 weeks with hot water and possibly vinegar”.