Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus and method in which the stack of sheets forming the load are fed onto a pivoting cradle whose pivot axis is at a height permitting substantially horizontal delivery of the sheets to the receiving conveyor. After each loading of the cradle, it is moved horizontally toward the receiving conveyor an amount sufficient to cover any feeding gap on the conveyor caused by the excursion of the cradle through its load position. A pivotable conveyor aft of the receiving conveyor includes a backstop gate assembly which is adjustable to control the thickness of flow of the shingled sheets.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus in which the stack of sheets forming the load are fed onto a pivoting cradle whose pivot axis is at a height permitting substantially horizontal delivery of the sheets to the receiving conveyor. After each loading of the cradle, it is moved horizontally toward the receiving conveyor an amount sufficient to cover any feeding gap on the conveyor caused by the excursion of the cradle through its load position. A pivotable conveyor aft of the receiving conveyor includes a backstop gate assembly which is adjustable to control the thickness of flow of shingled sheets.

Abstract: A combination cooking rack and pan primarily for use with microwave ovens and the like which includes a molded or formed structure having a corrugated or sawtooth support platform with an extending rim surrounding all four sides of the support platform. Reinforcing ribs are also provided which are integral with the support platform and provide supporting members for the overall rack and pan device. Preferably, the entire rack and pan is formed of molded wood pump and/or related materials including the supporting rib members. The structure is designed to separate the food being cooked from the bottom of the device for the purpose of uniform heat circulation therearound and also to allow secretions from the food to drip and be separated therefrom. The device is relatively lightweight and the material of which it is made functions to absorb and retain food secretions therewithin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet feeding apparatus in which the stack of sheets forming the load are fed onto a pivoting cradle whose pivot axis is at a height permitting substantially horizontal delivery of the sheets to the receiving conveyor. After each loading of the cradle, it is moved horizontally toward the receiving conveyor an amount sufficient to cover any feeding gap on the conveyor caused by the excursion of the cradle through its load position.