US3141553A
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Collapsible pot cover holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-24
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvera A Hatfield
- 👤 Charles L Hatfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A COLLAPSIBLE AND PORTABLE RACK FOR SUPPORTING INVERTED POT COVERS WHICH COMPRISES A PLATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN VERTICAL POSITION ADJACENT A COOKING AREA, A PAIR OF BRACKET MEMBERS OF GENERALLY USHAPED CONFIGURATION AND EACH HAVING A PAIR OF ELONGATE ARMS AND A BRIDGING PORTION, THE BRIDGING PORTIONS BEING ARRANGED VERTICALLY AND HINGEDLY CONJOINED RESPECTIVELY ALONG VERTICAL OPPOSITE EDGES OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER, A REMOVABLE BAIL CONNECTED BETWEEN THE BRACKET MEMBERS WHEREBY TO ENABLE THE SAID BRACKET MEMBERS TO BE ERECTED IN SPACED CONDITION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE INVERTED POT COVERS THEREON, THE REMOVAL OF THE BAIL ENABLING THE BRACKET MEMBERS TO BE INTERFOLDED UPON THE PLATE MEMBER TO PROVIDE A SMALL PACKAGE FOR STORAGE OF THE SAID DEVICE, SAID PLATE MEMBER AND ARMS COOPERABLE FOR SUPPORTING SAID RACK ON A HORIZONTAL SUPPORT SURFACE IN SAID ERECTED CONDITION OF THE RACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A COLLAPSIBLE AND PORTABLE RACK FOR SUPPORTING INVERTED POT COVERS WHICH COMPRISES A PLATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN VERTICAL POSITION ADJACENT A COOKING AREA, A PAIR OF BRACKET MEMBERS OF GENERALLY USHAPED CONFIGURATION AND EACH HAVING A PAIR OF ELONGATE ARMS AND A BRIDGING PORTION, THE BRIDGING PORTIONS BEING ARRANGED VERTICALLY AND HINGEDLY CONJOINED RESPECTIVELY ALONG VERTICAL OPPOSITE EDGES OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER, A REMOVABLE BAIL CONNECTED BETWEEN THE BRACKET MEMBERS WHEREBY TO ENABLE THE SAID BRACKET MEMBERS TO BE ERECTED IN SPACED CONDITION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE INVERTED POT COVERS THEREON, THE REMOVAL OF THE BAIL ENABLING THE BRACKET MEMBERS TO BE INTERFOLDED UPON THE PLATE MEMBER TO PROVIDE A SMALL PACKAGE FOR STORAGE OF THE SAID DEVICE, SAID PLATE MEMBER AND ARMS COOPERABLE FOR SUPPORTING SAID RACK ON A HORIZONTAL SUPPORT SURFACE IN SAID ERECTED CONDITION OF THE RACK.
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 |