Adjustable antilip system for a patty forming machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8701551
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12192883

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An antilip system for a food patty forming apparatus of the type having a reciprocating mold plate with at least one cavity. The system uses an adjustable escape passage to relieve pressure within a mold plate cavity. The system comprises a breather plate with antilip holes, a passage plate with antilip holes, and an adjusting bar movable between a full open position, a full closed position, and a plurality of intermediate positions. The passage plate also has a passage recycle channel for returning relieved materials to a hopper.

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  • FORMAX, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doner, Ralph Edward Rialto, US 1 2
Ebert, Joseph Allen Lockport, US 1 2
LaBruno, Ronald F Mount Prospect, US 9 113

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