Patents by Inventor Kevin G. Knott

Kevin G. Knott has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rotating nozzle die machine for dough extrusion
    Patent number: 6450796
    Abstract: A rotary drive die nozzle machine for an extruder comprises at least one rotatable nozzle having at least three openings. A compression head directs food material from the extruder toward at least one rotating nozzle. A drive assembly including at least one drive gear rotates the at least one nozzle. The at least one nozzle is axially removable from the drive gear to allow replacement with nozzle openings of different sizes and shapes. The machine includes a series of seals to prevent the extruded food product from getting into the drive assembly and to prevent grease and other matter from the drive assembly from getting into the food material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Reading Bakery Systems
    Inventors: E. Terry Groff, Joseph S. Zaleski, Jr., Kevin G. Knott, Vincent G. Pasquini, Steven W. Shepler, Brett A. Riegel