US3080997A
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Disposable ash tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-12
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1981-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore G Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:56
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F19/00; A24F19/0028; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A DISPOSABLE ASH TRAY FORMED FROM A SHEET OF A LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL AND INCLUDING A BOTTOM, A BASE PORTION SURROUNDING SAID BOTTOM AND DISPOSED BELOW THE LEVEL THEREOF, A SURROUNDING OUTER WALL HAVING A BOTTOM EDGE MERGING WITH AN OUTER EDGE OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID OUTER WALL BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY TO THE BASE PORTION, A CONTINUOUS WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY AT AN INCLINE FROM THE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE BOTTOM AND MERGING WITH THE INNER EDGE OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID OUTER WALL AND CONTINUOUS WALL COOPERATING WITH SAID BASE PORTION TO DEFINE A CONTINUOUS UPWARDLY OPENING GROOVE WHICH IS FLARED UPWARDLY IN CROSS SECTION TO FACILITATE NESTING SAID ASH TRAY WITHIN A CORRESPONDING ASH TRAY, THE TAPER OF SAID OUTER WALL AND CONTAINER WALL BEING SUCH THAT THE BASE PORTIONS AND BOTTOMS OF THE NESTED ASH TRAYS ARE MAINTAINED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND SAID BASE PORTION HAVING AN ADHESIVE ON ITS UNDERSIDE FOR ADHESIVELY ATTACHING SAID ASH TRAY TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE WHEN THE ASH TRAY IS REMOVED FROM ITS NESTED POSITION AND WHICH ADHESIVE IS SUPPORTED OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CORRESPONDING ASH TRAY IN THE NESTED RELATION OF THE ASH TRAYS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A DISPOSABLE ASH TRAY FORMED FROM A SHEET OF A LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL AND INCLUDING A BOTTOM, A BASE PORTION SURROUNDING SAID BOTTOM AND DISPOSED BELOW THE LEVEL THEREOF, A SURROUNDING OUTER WALL HAVING A BOTTOM EDGE MERGING WITH AN OUTER EDGE OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID OUTER WALL BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY TO THE BASE PORTION, A CONTINUOUS WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY AT AN INCLINE FROM THE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE BOTTOM AND MERGING WITH THE INNER EDGE OF THE BASE PORTION, SAID OUTER WALL AND CONTINUOUS WALL COOPERATING WITH SAID BASE PORTION TO DEFINE A CONTINUOUS UPWARDLY OPENING GROOVE WHICH IS FLARED UPWARDLY IN CROSS SECTION TO FACILITATE NESTING SAID ASH TRAY WITHIN A CORRESPONDING ASH TRAY, THE TAPER OF SAID OUTER WALL AND CONTAINER WALL BEING SUCH THAT THE BASE PORTIONS AND BOTTOMS OF THE NESTED ASH TRAYS ARE MAINTAINED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND SAID BASE PORTION HAVING AN ADHESIVE ON ITS UNDERSIDE FOR ADHESIVELY ATTACHING SAID ASH TRAY TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE WHEN THE ASH TRAY IS REMOVED FROM ITS NESTED POSITION AND WHICH ADHESIVE IS SUPPORTED OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID CORRESPONDING ASH TRAY IN THE NESTED RELATION OF THE ASH TRAYS.
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 |