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US3097289A
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Probe socket assembly
Assignee: Millennium Petrochemicals Inc
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Filing: 1959-10-30
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1979-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse K Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/10; A47J37/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A CONTAINER FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OF THE TYPE HAVING A DETECHABLE THERMOSTAT WITH HEAT-SENSING PROBE, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A CORE OF HIGHLY HEAT-CONDUCTIVE METAL AND AN OUTER LAMINATE WITH AN OPENING THEREIN, A PROBE KEY SEATED IN SAID OPENING AND INTIMATELY SECURED TO THE HEAT-CONDUCTIVE METALLIC CORE, SAID PROBE KEY HAVING LONGITUDINAL FLANGES ALONG ITS SIDES ADJACENT SAID CORE, LIPS FORMED ON SAID OUTER LAMINATE ADJACENT THE OPENING AND BENT OVER INTO INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLANGES, SAID PROBE KEY HAVING A GROOVE IN THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING THE PROBE OF THE THERMOSTAT, A CAP ENGAGED ON SAID KEY ENCLOSING THE PROBERECEIVING GROOVE PORTION THEREOF TO PROVIDE AN INSULATING AIR LAYER ABOUT THE GROOVE, AND MEANS ON SAID CAP FOR URGING THE PROBE OF THE THERMOSTAT INTO CONTACT WITH THE GROOVE OF THE PROBE SOCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A CONTAINER FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OF THE TYPE HAVING A DETECHABLE THERMOSTAT WITH HEAT-SENSING PROBE, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A CORE OF HIGHLY HEAT-CONDUCTIVE METAL AND AN OUTER LAMINATE WITH AN OPENING THEREIN, A PROBE KEY SEATED IN SAID OPENING AND INTIMATELY SECURED TO THE HEAT-CONDUCTIVE METALLIC CORE, SAID PROBE KEY HAVING LONGITUDINAL FLANGES ALONG ITS SIDES ADJACENT SAID CORE, LIPS FORMED ON SAID OUTER LAMINATE ADJACENT THE OPENING AND BENT OVER INTO INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLANGES, SAID PROBE KEY HAVING A GROOVE IN THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF FOR RECEIVING THE PROBE OF THE THERMOSTAT, A CAP ENGAGED ON SAID KEY ENCLOSING THE PROBERECEIVING GROOVE PORTION THEREOF TO PROVIDE AN INSULATING AIR LAYER ABOUT THE GROOVE, AND MEANS ON SAID CAP FOR URGING THE PROBE OF THE THERMOSTAT INTO CONTACT WITH THE GROOVE OF THE PROBE SOCKET.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |