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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

5 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A21B 2/00 Baking apparatus employing high-frequency or infrared heating
  • A21B 7/00 Baking plants