US3155260A
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Heat control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-20
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1980-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice W Widener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J9/00; A47; A47J; A47J41/00; A47J41/0038; A47J41/0044; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A HIGHLY THERMALLY INSULATING ENCLOSURE FOR QUICKLY HEATING A BOTTLE CONTAINING A RELATIVELY COLD LIQUID TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE, AND FOR MAINTAINING THE LIQUID AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A BOTTLE: A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER MEMBER OF A SIZE TO RECEIVE SAID BOTTLE, SAID CONTAINER MEMBER HAVING AN OPEN END AND AN END CLOSED BY A BASE, AND HAVING AN ANNULAR STEPPED PORTION AT ITS OPEN END, AND A RAISED RIBBED PORTION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BASE AT ITS CLOSED END FOR SUPPORTING SAID BOTTLE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP FROM SAID CLOSED END; A CAP MEMBER HAVING A PERIPHERAL STEPPED PORTION FOR SEATING ON THE STEPPED PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER MEMBER SO THAT WHEN SEATED THEREON A SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT ENCLOSURE IS FORMED, SAID CONTAINER AND CAP MEMBERS EACH BEING FABRICATED FROM A MATERIAL HAVING A VERY LOW COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY AND A LOW SPECIFIC HEAT, THE WALLS OF THE SAID ENCLOSURE GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF SAID BOTTLE TO BE HEATED AND BEING SPACED FROM THE BOTTLE TO PROVIDE A VOLUME THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING A KNOWN QUANTITY OF A HEAT ENERGY PROVIDING SUBSTANCE SUFFICIENT TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A HIGHLY THERMALLY INSULATING ENCLOSURE FOR QUICKLY HEATING A BOTTLE CONTAINING A RELATIVELY COLD LIQUID TO A DESIRED TEMPERATURE, AND FOR MAINTAINING THE LIQUID AT SUCH TEMPERATURE FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A BOTTLE: A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER MEMBER OF A SIZE TO RECEIVE SAID BOTTLE, SAID CONTAINER MEMBER HAVING AN OPEN END AND AN END CLOSED BY A BASE, AND HAVING AN ANNULAR STEPPED PORTION AT ITS OPEN END, AND A RAISED RIBBED PORTION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE BASE AT ITS CLOSED END FOR SUPPORTING SAID BOTTLE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP FROM SAID CLOSED END; A CAP MEMBER HAVING A PERIPHERAL STEPPED PORTION FOR SEATING ON THE STEPPED PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER MEMBER SO THAT WHEN SEATED THEREON A SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT ENCLOSURE IS FORMED, SAID CONTAINER AND CAP MEMBERS EACH BEING FABRICATED FROM A MATERIAL HAVING A VERY LOW COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY AND A LOW SPECIFIC HEAT, THE WALLS OF THE SAID ENCLOSURE GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF SAID BOTTLE TO BE HEATED AND BEING SPACED FROM THE BOTTLE TO PROVIDE A VOLUME THEREBETWEEN FOR RECEIVING A KNOWN QUANTITY OF A HEAT ENERGY PROVIDING SUBSTANCE SUFFICIENT TO
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) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |