US3126882A
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Set of heat accumulating food warming plates
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
Abstract 985,780. Plate warmers. THERMA A.G. Oct. 20, 1961 [Oct. 20, 1960], No. 37643/61. Heading A4A. Warmers for food-plates &c. are heated in a superposed stack on a warming device 7 which is heated by gas or electricity, each warmer comprising a heatstoring body 1 of good heat conducting material, e.g. aluminium, and having upper and lower contact surfaces 12, 13 for contact with adjacent warmers or with the device 7. The surfaces 12, 13 are recessed at 6 and each warmer has a marginal skirt 2 of poor heat conductive material, e.g. stainless steel, to which feet 5 and or handle 4 are secured, the handle functioning as a third foot to support the warmer on a horizontal surface.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J39/00; A47J39/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A FOOD WARMING DEVICE COMPRISING A HEATING DEVICE HAVING A HEAT PLATE THEREON AND HEATER MEANS UNDER SAID HEAT PLATE FOR HEATING SAID HEAT PLATE, AND A PLURALITY OF IDENTICAL IMPERFORATE FOOD WARMING PLATES EACH HAVING A HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY WITH A TOP FACE AND A BOTTOM FACE, EACH TOP FACE HAVING A SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO AND BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE BOTTOM FACE OF THE HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY NEXT ABOVE IT AND EACH BOTTOM FACE HAVING A SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO AND BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE TOP FACE OF THE HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY NEXT BELOW IT, AT LEAST ONE OF THE SAID FACES OF SAID HEAT ACCUMULATING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A FOOD WARMING DEVICE COMPRISING A HEATING DEVICE HAVING A HEAT PLATE THEREON AND HEATER MEANS UNDER SAID HEAT PLATE FOR HEATING SAID HEAT PLATE, AND A PLURALITY OF IDENTICAL IMPERFORATE FOOD WARMING PLATES EACH HAVING A HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY WITH A TOP FACE AND A BOTTOM FACE, EACH TOP FACE HAVING A SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO AND BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE BOTTOM FACE OF THE HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY NEXT ABOVE IT AND EACH BOTTOM FACE HAVING A SHAPE CORRESPONDING TO AND BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE TOP FACE OF THE HEAT ACCUMULATION BODY NEXT BELOW IT, AT LEAST ONE OF THE SAID FACES OF SAID HEAT ACCUMULATING
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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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |