US3079485A
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Method and apparatus for making hot beverages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-15
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Groves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J31/00; A47J31/44; A47J31/4482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN COMBINATION; A CUP, A BASE, AN ELECTRIC HEATER MOVABLY CARRIED BY THE BASE, AN ENERGIZING CIRCUIT FOR THE HEATER, AND AT LEAST TWO PAIRS OF ELECTRODES IN THE CIRCUIT THROUGH WHICH ELECTRIC CURRENT MUST FLOW TO COMPLETE SAID CIRCUIT, CONDUCTIVE MEANS ON THE CUP ADAPTED FOR CONNECTING ONE PAIR OF THE ELECTRODES BY PLACING THE CUP IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION ON THE SAID BASE WHEREIN SAID CONDUCTIVE MEANS ENGAGES SAID ONE PAIR OF ELECTRODES, AND THE OTHER PAIR OF ELECTRODES BEING LOCATED IN THE REGION OF THE UPPER END OF THE HEATER AND SENSITIVE TO THE LEVEL OF THE WATER IN WHICH THE HEATER IS SUBMERGED WHEREBY THE CIRCUIT TO THE HEATER CAN BE COMPLETED ONLY WHEN THE HEATER IS SUBMERGED IN WATER AND THE CUP IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, SAID HEATER BEING MOVABLE ON THE BASE FOR BEING INSERTED IN THE CUP SO WATER IN THE CUP WILL COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES OF SAID OTHER PAIR OF ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN COMBINATION; A CUP, A BASE, AN ELECTRIC HEATER MOVABLY CARRIED BY THE BASE, AN ENERGIZING CIRCUIT FOR THE HEATER, AND AT LEAST TWO PAIRS OF ELECTRODES IN THE CIRCUIT THROUGH WHICH ELECTRIC CURRENT MUST FLOW TO COMPLETE SAID CIRCUIT, CONDUCTIVE MEANS ON THE CUP ADAPTED FOR CONNECTING ONE PAIR OF THE ELECTRODES BY PLACING THE CUP IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION ON THE SAID BASE WHEREIN SAID CONDUCTIVE MEANS ENGAGES SAID ONE PAIR OF ELECTRODES, AND THE OTHER PAIR OF ELECTRODES BEING LOCATED IN THE REGION OF THE UPPER END OF THE HEATER AND SENSITIVE TO THE LEVEL OF THE WATER IN WHICH THE HEATER IS SUBMERGED WHEREBY THE CIRCUIT TO THE HEATER CAN BE COMPLETED ONLY WHEN THE HEATER IS SUBMERGED IN WATER AND THE CUP IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, SAID HEATER BEING MOVABLE ON THE BASE FOR BEING INSERTED IN THE CUP SO WATER IN THE CUP WILL COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES OF SAID OTHER PAIR OF ELECTRODES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |