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Pop-up toaster having means for buttering toast during the ejection thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-14
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1983-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert A Kormos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/08; A47J37/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TOASTER OF THE POP-UP TYPE INCLUDING A BODY HAVING A SLOT THEREIN FOR THE RECEPTION OF A PIECE OF BREAD TO BE TOASTED, HEATING ELEMENTS FOR TOASTING THE BREAD ADJACENT SAID SLOT, A SUPPORT FOR THE BREAD, AND A HANDLE MEMBER DEPRESSIBLE TO LOWER SAID SUPPORT AND AUTOMATICALLY MOVABLE TO RAISE THE SUPPORT WHEN THE TOASTING IS COMPLETED; A BUTTERING DEVICE FOR THE TOASTED BREAD COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR BUTTER, A CYLINDER, A TUBE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER, A RESERVOIR EXTENDING PARALLEL TO SAID SLOT ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID BODY AND HAVING AN ELONGATED OPENING THEREIN ON THE SIDE ADJACENT A TUBE CONNECTING THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER TO SAID RESERVOIR, A PISTON IN SAID CYLINDER, AND A PISTON ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID PISTON AND SAID SUPPORT ACTUABLE UPON RAISING OF THE SUPPORT TO EJECT FLUID BUTTER HEATED BY SAID HEATING ELEMENTS THROUGH SAID OPENING ONTO THE ADJACENT SIDE OF THE TOASTED BREAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TOASTER OF THE POP-UP TYPE INCLUDING A BODY HAVING A SLOT THEREIN FOR THE RECEPTION OF A PIECE OF BREAD TO BE TOASTED, HEATING ELEMENTS FOR TOASTING THE BREAD ADJACENT SAID SLOT, A SUPPORT FOR THE BREAD, AND A HANDLE MEMBER DEPRESSIBLE TO LOWER SAID SUPPORT AND AUTOMATICALLY MOVABLE TO RAISE THE SUPPORT WHEN THE TOASTING IS COMPLETED; A BUTTERING DEVICE FOR THE TOASTED BREAD COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR BUTTER, A CYLINDER, A TUBE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER, A RESERVOIR EXTENDING PARALLEL TO SAID SLOT ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID BODY AND HAVING AN ELONGATED OPENING THEREIN ON THE SIDE ADJACENT A TUBE CONNECTING THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER TO SAID RESERVOIR, A PISTON IN SAID CYLINDER, AND A PISTON ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID PISTON AND SAID SUPPORT ACTUABLE UPON RAISING OF THE SUPPORT TO EJECT FLUID BUTTER HEATED BY SAID HEATING ELEMENTS THROUGH SAID OPENING ONTO THE ADJACENT SIDE OF THE TOASTED BREAD.
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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) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |