IPC Subclass
A21B BAKERS' OVENS; MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- BAKING; EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING OR PROCESSING DOUGHS; DOUGHS FOR BAKING
- Subclass:
- BAKERS' OVENS; MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING
Description
Subclass A21B encompasses bakers' ovens and mechanical equipment used in the baking process, including oven design, heating systems, and loading/unloading mechanisms. It covers equipment for industrial and commercial baking operations, such as tunnel ovens, batch ovens, and auxiliary machinery for dough handling during baking. This subclass excludes dough preparation and processing equipment (covered under A21C) and food preparation devices outside the baking context, focusing specifically on the thermal treatment and mechanical handling of dough and batter in baking applications.
Scope Notes
Limiting references: Domestic baking equipment
Related Keywords
BAKING -ovensBAKING -vesselsCOOKING of dough products in bakeriesovens for COOKINGGAUFFRE ironsGIRDLES [= griddles]GRIDDLEScooking- OVENSmaking PASTRY(IES)making PIE(S)baking TINS
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