McCain Foods. has filed a patent for a food cutter with disc blades mounted on a blade carrier. Each blade has alternating peaks and valleys on its perimeter edge, rotating about an axis perpendicular to the food travel axis. The design aims to improve cutting efficiency. GlobalData’s report on McCain Foods gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on McCain Foods, AI-assisted repair estimation was a key innovation area identified from patents. McCain Foods's grant share as of January 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Food cutter with disc blades having alternating peaks and valleys

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: McCain Foods Ltd

The patent application (Publication Number: US20240025071A1) describes a food cutter with a unique design to improve cutting efficiency. The food cutter includes a blade carrier and multiple disc blades mounted on it, each with its own rotation axis perpendicular to the food travel axis. These disc blades have a perimeter edge with alternating peaks and valleys, enhancing cutting precision.

Furthermore, the patent details various configurations of the disc blades, such as abutting each other or the food travel axis, and positioning downstream of one another. The circular arrangement of disc blades, evenly distributed around the food travel axis, ensures uniform cutting. Additionally, the patent covers arrangements with multiple rows of disc blades, each with specific alignment and abutment configurations, enhancing the versatility and effectiveness of the food cutter. Overall, the patent aims to revolutionize food cutting technology by introducing a novel blade design and configuration for improved performance and efficiency.

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