US3148636A
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Serving tray
Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-13
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1981-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George I Blomquist
- 👤 John A Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/70; B65D71/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A SERVING TRAY FORMED OF FOLDABLE SHEET MATERIAL AND HAVING TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE AND END WALLS, SAID TOP WALL HAVING A DISH-RECEIVING OPENING THEREIN AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID BOTTOM WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING FORMED IN TWO SECTIONS SECURED TOGETHER IN OVERLAPPING RELATION ALONG A LINE DISPOSED DIRECTLY BENEATH SAID OPENING, AND AT LEAST ONE UPSTANDING PARTITION FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BOTTOM WALL AND PERMANENTLY AND HINGEDLY SECURED TO THE UNDERSURFACE OF SAID TOP WALL ADJACENT SAID OPENING, WHEREBY SAID PARTITION MAINTAINS SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS IN SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY SPACED RELATION EVEN WHEN SAID BOTTOM WALL SUPPORTS THE WEIGHT OF A DISH RECEIVED WITHIN SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A SERVING TRAY FORMED OF FOLDABLE SHEET MATERIAL AND HAVING TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE AND END WALLS, SAID TOP WALL HAVING A DISH-RECEIVING OPENING THEREIN AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID BOTTOM WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING FORMED IN TWO SECTIONS SECURED TOGETHER IN OVERLAPPING RELATION ALONG A LINE DISPOSED DIRECTLY BENEATH SAID OPENING, AND AT LEAST ONE UPSTANDING PARTITION FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BOTTOM WALL AND PERMANENTLY AND HINGEDLY SECURED TO THE UNDERSURFACE OF SAID TOP WALL ADJACENT SAID OPENING, WHEREBY SAID PARTITION MAINTAINS SAID TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS IN SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY SPACED RELATION EVEN WHEN SAID BOTTOM WALL SUPPORTS THE WEIGHT OF A DISH RECEIVED WITHIN SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |