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US3080861A
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Portable, foldable, self-heating skillet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-21
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E Amero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:15
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C3/00; F24C3/14; F24C3/02; F24C3/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A PORTABLE, FOLDABLE, SELF HEATING SKILLET, SAID SKILLET COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR CONTAINING FOOD TO BE COOKED; A HOLLOW BASE FITTING WITHIN SAID RECEPTACLE, WHEN INOPERATIVE, AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING RIM FOR SUPPORTING SAID RECEPTACLE ABOVE GROUND LEVEL WHEN OPERATIVE, SAID BASE HAVING AIR INLET MEANS, GAS OUTLET MEANS AND A BURNER FIXED THEREWITHIN; A HOLLOW, TUBULAR HANDLE; PIVOT MEANS CONNECTING THE FRONT BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID HANDLE TO THE RIM OF SAID BASE FOR SWINGING SAID HANDLE FROM A FOLDED POSITION, WITHIN SAID BASE, TO SKILLET HANDLE POSITION OUTSIDE SAID BASE; FUEL SUPPLY MEANS INCLUDING A REPLACEABLE FUEL CONTAINER, MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HANDLE; FLEXIBLE TUBE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FUEL SUPPLY MEANS WITH SAID BURNER AND LATCHING MEANS DETACHABLY SECURING SAID BASE AND HANDLE TO SAID RECEPTACLE TO FORM A UNITARY OPERATIVE SKILLET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A PORTABLE, FOLDABLE, SELF HEATING SKILLET, SAID SKILLET COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR CONTAINING FOOD TO BE COOKED; A HOLLOW BASE FITTING WITHIN SAID RECEPTACLE, WHEN INOPERATIVE, AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING RIM FOR SUPPORTING SAID RECEPTACLE ABOVE GROUND LEVEL WHEN OPERATIVE, SAID BASE HAVING AIR INLET MEANS, GAS OUTLET MEANS AND A BURNER FIXED THEREWITHIN; A HOLLOW, TUBULAR HANDLE; PIVOT MEANS CONNECTING THE FRONT BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID HANDLE TO THE RIM OF SAID BASE FOR SWINGING SAID HANDLE FROM A FOLDED POSITION, WITHIN SAID BASE, TO SKILLET HANDLE POSITION OUTSIDE SAID BASE; FUEL SUPPLY MEANS INCLUDING A REPLACEABLE FUEL CONTAINER, MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HANDLE; FLEXIBLE TUBE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FUEL SUPPLY MEANS WITH SAID BURNER AND LATCHING MEANS DETACHABLY SECURING SAID BASE AND HANDLE TO SAID RECEPTACLE TO FORM A UNITARY OPERATIVE SKILLET.
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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |