Combination slicer/toaster

Abstract

A combination slicer and toaster which is particularly suitable for slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items, which comprises in combination a slicing section and a toasting section, such that a bagel, or other similar food item, is inserted into an opening slot in one end of the slicing section, wherein said bagel or other food item is forced into intimate contact with a slicing means located within the slicing section by the downward action of a plunger means located in rotational contact with the opening slot. Upon passing through the slicing section, the bagel is simultaneously deposited in the toasting section of the device, where the now sliced food item is toasted and, upon completion of the toasting operation, is elevated through an exit slot in the other end of the device.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A combination slicer and toaster device, particularly suitable for slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items, which comprises a slicing section and a toasting section wherein the food item is deposited in an opening in one end of the device, passes over a slicing means and is simultaneously deposited in a toaster section for exposure to heating coils.  
     
     
         2 . A device according to  claim 1 , which also comprises a plunger means for forcing the food item in intimate contact with the said slicing means and depositing the slices within the toaster section of the device.  
     
     
         3 . A device according to  claim 1 , which also comprises a motor and gearing means to operate the slicing means.  
     
     
         4 . A device according to  claim 1 , which also comprises a wire mechanism for raising and lowering the sliced food item within the toaster section.  
     
     
         5 . A device according to  claim 1 , which also comprises a plurality of heating coils within the toaster section.  
     
     
         6 . A device according to  claim 1 , which also comprises a crumb tray located within the toaster sections of the device.