US3086102A
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Hinged oven heating element
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-04
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1981-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredric J Meyers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:44
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C7/00; F24C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
ELECTRIC HEATING APPARATUS FOR A RANGE OVEN HAVING AN OVEN COMPARTMENT ENCLOSED BY AN OVEN LINER COMPRISING, A HEATER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TUBULAR METAL SHEATH HAVING A RESISTOR ELEMENT MOUNTED THEREIN, OPENINGS IN THE SIDE WALLS OF THE OVEN LINER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE ENDS OF SAID SHEATH TO PERMIT PIVOTAL UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OF SAID HEATER ASSEMBLY IN THE OVEN COMPARTMENT, A PAIR OF WASHER MEMBERS FIXEDLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHEATH AND ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF SPRING CLIP MEMBERS FASTENED TO THE SIDE WALLS ADJACENT SAID WASHERS, SAID SPRING CLIP MEMBERS HAVING SPRING ARM PORTIONS IN FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH WASHERS, SAID SPRING ARMS HAVING UPSET PORTIONS THEREIN ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH DETENTS FORMED IN SAID WASHERS TO RETAIN SAID HEATER ASSEMBLY IN RAISED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
ELECTRIC HEATING APPARATUS FOR A RANGE OVEN HAVING AN OVEN COMPARTMENT ENCLOSED BY AN OVEN LINER COMPRISING, A HEATER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TUBULAR METAL SHEATH HAVING A RESISTOR ELEMENT MOUNTED THEREIN, OPENINGS IN THE SIDE WALLS OF THE OVEN LINER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE ENDS OF SAID SHEATH TO PERMIT PIVOTAL UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT OF SAID HEATER ASSEMBLY IN THE OVEN COMPARTMENT, A PAIR OF WASHER MEMBERS FIXEDLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHEATH AND ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF SPRING CLIP MEMBERS FASTENED TO THE SIDE WALLS ADJACENT SAID WASHERS, SAID SPRING CLIP MEMBERS HAVING SPRING ARM PORTIONS IN FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH WASHERS, SAID SPRING ARMS HAVING UPSET PORTIONS THEREIN ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH DETENTS FORMED IN SAID WASHERS TO RETAIN SAID HEATER ASSEMBLY IN RAISED POSITION.
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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |