5 is an iso view of the bottom portion of the first embodiment.įIG. 4 is a front view of a bottom portion of the first embodiment.įIG. 3 is a top view of the first embodiment of the present invention.įIG. 2 is an iso view of the first embodiment of the present invention.įIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the present invention.įIG. The resulting food product exhibits uniformly sliced portions of the cylindrical food product having approximately equivalent dimensions. Alternatively, the blades may be fixed across the diameter of the cylinder whereby forcing the food or meat product past the blades results in the same cut to the meat. The food product is inserted into the cylinder and then sliced by linear movement of the blades over at least a portion of the length of the cylinder. Potential choking hazards are therefore minimized.Īccordingly, a cylindrically shaped hollow body containing an internal plurality of blades is provided. Additionally, the firm and round dimensions of the meat product are substantially eliminated. The preferred embodiments, for example, slice hot dogs into a shape that resembles an octopus.Īnother object of the present invention is to enhance the safety of the food product by reducing the chewable size of the portions of the meat product. One object of the present invention is to improve the appearance of the meat of food product thereby increasing the eating enjoyment for children or sports fans. The present invention is a device for slicing sausage or cylindrically shaped food or meat products such as hot dogs, bratwurst, sausage, and the like. It therefore would be an improvement in the art to provide a utensil that not only quickly slices the food product to reduce choking hazards, but also forms a shape attractive to young children. It is also well recognized that children may be finicky eaters. The AAP therefore recommends that these types of foods be cut or chopped to reduce the bite size, and, that they be consumed by infants and young children under adult supervision. Oftentimes infants or young children simply do not grind or chew their food well and they may attempt to swallow it whole. Additionally, it is estimated that 78% of choking injuries occur in children under four years old, according to studies completed at the Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. The August 1999 issue of Child Magazine indicates that hot dogs are among the top ten foods most likely to cause choking in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that hot dogs or other round firm foods present common choking hazards. One of the concerns related to hot dogs or other cylindrical food products is the diameter and/or size of a normal bite-size piece. Often characterized as an “American tradition”, the hot dog is a staple food product at picnics, sporting events, and campouts. It is one of the main food offerings in many entertainment activities such as baseball, for example. The hot dog is eaten in almost every household and in many public events. The present invention generally relates to a device for slicing wieners thereby enhancing the appearance of the hot dog and reducing the size of the bite-size portions. An appliance comprising: an elongated hollow body for supporting an elongated food product, said elongated hollow body having an inner wall and an outer wall forming an interior, a diameter, and a length greater than said diameter a plurality of blades fixed within said interior and extending across said interior thereby preventing movement of said plurality of blades and a receptacle for holding an item to be sliced, that upon appliance operation is slidably engaged along said outer wall thereby forcing said item against said blades for slicing thereof and at least one hole extending through said food receptacle and at least one corresponding prong extending through said at least one hole for holding said food product. A method of slicing a food item comprising: providing a fixed plurality of blades within an elongated hollow body and across a diameter thereof thereby preventing movement of said plurality of blades, the elongated hollow body having a length greater than the diameter inserting an elongated food item to be sliced in a receptacle, said elongated food item supported by said elongated hollow body and slidably engaging the receptacle along an outer circumference of the hollow body to bias the item against and at least partially through the blades thereby slicing the item.Ģ. Sectioning device for rounded food articlesĭevice for slitting wieners for barbecuingĪPPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TOROID SHAPED HOT DOGįruit and vegetable cutter with stationary knives and reciprocating plungerġ. Method of producing a sliced meat product Combination can crusher, juicer and slicerįood product having reduced likelihood of choking
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