US3106887A
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Frying pan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-21
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1982-03-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryl Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1276; A47J37/1285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A FRYING PAN COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PAN MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BOTTOM WALL AND AN UPSTANDING PERIPHERAL WALL, A HANDLE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID WALL, VALVE MEANS IN SAID BOTTOM WALL FOR DRAINING LIQUID FROM SAID PAN MEMBER, SAID VALVE MEANS COMPRISING A ROTARY VALVE MEMBER MOVABLE ARCUATELY, SELECTIVELY, BETWEEN SHUT-OFF AND FLOW POSITIONS, RECEPTACLE MECHANISM FOR RECEIVING LIQUID DRAINED FROM SAID PAN MEMBER THROUGH SAID ROTARY VALVE WHEN IN FLOW POSITION, SAID PAN MEMBER BEING SEPARABLE FROM SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM WITH SAID ROTARY VALVE MEMBER FOR CONSTRAINING SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM AND SAID ROTARY MOTION VALVE MEMBER TO MUTUALLY COOPERATIVE ROTARY MOTION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS, WHEREBY SELECTIVE CONTROL OF SAID VALVE MEANS IS EFFECTED BY ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID PAN MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTAINER MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A FRYING PAN COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PAN MEMBER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BOTTOM WALL AND AN UPSTANDING PERIPHERAL WALL, A HANDLE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID WALL, VALVE MEANS IN SAID BOTTOM WALL FOR DRAINING LIQUID FROM SAID PAN MEMBER, SAID VALVE MEANS COMPRISING A ROTARY VALVE MEMBER MOVABLE ARCUATELY, SELECTIVELY, BETWEEN SHUT-OFF AND FLOW POSITIONS, RECEPTACLE MECHANISM FOR RECEIVING LIQUID DRAINED FROM SAID PAN MEMBER THROUGH SAID ROTARY VALVE WHEN IN FLOW POSITION, SAID PAN MEMBER BEING SEPARABLE FROM SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM WITH SAID ROTARY VALVE MEMBER FOR CONSTRAINING SAID LIQUID RECEIVING RECEPTACLE MECHANISM AND SAID ROTARY MOTION VALVE MEMBER TO MUTUALLY COOPERATIVE ROTARY MOTION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS, WHEREBY SELECTIVE CONTROL OF SAID VALVE MEANS IS EFFECTED BY ROTARY MOVEMENT OF SAID PAN MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTAINER MECHANISM.
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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |