US2819976A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-12-27
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Granted: 1958-01-14
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Expires: 1974-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene W Hines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3407; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2802; B65D25/282; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D77/2004; B65D77/2008; B65D2525/00; B65D2525/28; B65D2525/281; B65D2525/286; B65D2525/288; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A FOOD PACKAGE IN WHICH FOOD MAY BE COOKED INCLUDING AN OPEN TOP PAN TYPE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE FOOD TO BE COOKED MAY BE PLACED, COVER MEANS NORMALLY CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER AND INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SHEET SECTIONS HINGEDLY SECURED AT THEIR OUTER EDGES WITH SAID CONTAINER AND EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID OUTER EDGES TOWARD EACH OTHER, SAID SECTIONS NORMALLY BEING DISPOSED IN A GENERALLY FLAT PLANE AND CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER AND BEING ACTUATABLE TO SWING UPWARDLY OUT OF SAID PLANE TO PROVIDE A PACKAGE IN WHICH SAID CONTAINER TOP WILL BE OPEN AND SAID SECTIONS WILL BE DISPOSED IN A GENERALLY UPSTANDING POSITION AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A FOOD PACKAGE IN WHICH FOOD MAY BE COOKED INCLUDING AN OPEN TOP PAN TYPE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE FOOD TO BE COOKED MAY BE PLACED, COVER MEANS NORMALLY CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER AND INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SHEET SECTIONS HINGEDLY SECURED AT THEIR OUTER EDGES WITH SAID CONTAINER AND EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID OUTER EDGES TOWARD EACH OTHER, SAID SECTIONS NORMALLY BEING DISPOSED IN A GENERALLY FLAT PLANE AND CLOSING THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER AND BEING ACTUATABLE TO SWING UPWARDLY OUT OF SAID PLANE TO PROVIDE A PACKAGE IN WHICH SAID CONTAINER TOP WILL BE OPEN AND SAID SECTIONS WILL BE DISPOSED IN A GENERALLY UPSTANDING POSITION AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-01-13 | 1961-07-15 | 1962-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-01-13 | 1965-07-15 | 1966-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-01-13 | 1969-07-15 | 1970-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |