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Multiple Food Article High Speed Slicing Machine

Patent No. EP2212067 (titled "Multiple Food Article High Speed Slicing Machine") was filed by Formax on Oct 22, 2008. The application was issued on Dec 6, 2017.

Patent Summary

A high-speed slicing apparatus and weighing and classifying conveyor combination for slicing multiple food articles with independent feeding and weighing capabilities. The system features a mechanism to retract the slicing blade between sliced groups, dynamic and mechanical braking, and laser intrusion detection. The conveyor system includes separable drive motors and removable product contact belts for easy cleaning and maintenance. The system can handle 1-4 food articles simultaneously and includes features such as automated tray loading, food article separation, and onboard information carrier systems.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentative
WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACHJul 18, 2019GRUNECKER PATENT
GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANYSep 6, 2018KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER
WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACHSep 6, 2018GRUNECKER PATENT

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EP2212067

FORMAX
Application Number
EP08876638A
Filing Date
Oct 22, 2008
Status
Revoked
Mar 13, 2024
Publication Date
Dec 6, 2017
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