US PATENT SUBCLASS 425 / 276
MEANS EXCAVATING FROM A BULK SOURCE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SHAPING (E.G., ICE CREAM SCOOP OR PLUGGER, ETC.)

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425 /   HD   PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS

276MEANS EXCAVATING FROM A BULK SOURCE WITH SIMULTANEOUS SHAPING (E.G., ICE CREAM SCOOP OR PLUGGER, ETC.) {6}
277  DF  .~> Means includes enclosure for fluids of high specific heat
278  DF  .~> Including means to arrange shaping surface during penetration of bulk
279  DF  .~> Including means to aid separation of shape product from bulk
280  DF  .~> Rotating or oscillating means to aid penetration of bulk
281  DF  .~> Shaping surface having serrated or cutting edge
282  DF  .~> Including product release means {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 425/276

(under the class definition) Apparatus comprising a shaping surface adapted to scoop out a portion of material from a bulk source and thereby shape, the portion of material removed.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

118, for similar apparatus in combination with a preform support.

187, for similar apparatus including assembly or dismounting means.

221, for similar apparatus in combination with a blade type excess removal or smoothing means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 30, Cutlery,

124+, for a cutlery combination including a material holder, especially subclasses 128+ which also provides for a stripper or ejector therewith, and subclasses 324+ for a spoon or ladle of general application.