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US3141455A
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Steam cooking utensil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-10
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen E Dumbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A STEAM COOKING UTENSIL COMPRISING A POT FOR THE RECEPTION OF WATER, A FOOD RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID POT AND COMPRISING A TOP FLANGE RESTING THEREON, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING IN DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE PORTIONS CIRCUMFERENTIAL SERIES OF UPWARDLY DIRECTED STEAM INLET OPENINGS ADJACENT THE FLANGE, AND A REMOVABLE COVER ON THE RECEPTACLE, SAID COVER INCLUDING ON ITS UNDERSIDE A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL BAFFLES FOR DISTRIBUTING INCOMING STEAM FROM THE OPENINGS UNIFORMLY OVER FOOD IN THE RECEPTACLE, SAID BAFFLES BEING SPACED CONCENTRICALLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE COVER, SAID BAFFLES FURTHER BEING GENERALLY V-SHAPED AND COMPRISING INWARDLY DIVERGENT END PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A STEAM COOKING UTENSIL COMPRISING A POT FOR THE RECEPTION OF WATER, A FOOD RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID POT AND COMPRISING A TOP FLANGE RESTING THEREON, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING IN DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE PORTIONS CIRCUMFERENTIAL SERIES OF UPWARDLY DIRECTED STEAM INLET OPENINGS ADJACENT THE FLANGE, AND A REMOVABLE COVER ON THE RECEPTACLE, SAID COVER INCLUDING ON ITS UNDERSIDE A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL BAFFLES FOR DISTRIBUTING INCOMING STEAM FROM THE OPENINGS UNIFORMLY OVER FOOD IN THE RECEPTACLE, SAID BAFFLES BEING SPACED CONCENTRICALLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE COVER, SAID BAFFLES FURTHER BEING GENERALLY V-SHAPED AND COMPRISING INWARDLY DIVERGENT END PORTIONS.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |