US3215063A
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Adjustable fry pan handle
Assignee: Toastmaster Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-07
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1983-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry L Olson
- 👤 Philip E Willman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/07; A47J45/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VESSEL TO BE SUPPORTED, SUPPORT STRUCTURE COMPRISING A DEPENDING PLATE MEMBER SECURED BY AN UPPER PORTION TO SAID VESSEL WITH A DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING PORTION HAVING PARALLEL EDGE SURFACES AND DETENTS FORMED THEREIN; A SUPPORT LEG HAVING A BODY PORTION WITH A GENERALLY VERTICAL RECESS FORMED THEREIN INCLUDING TRANSVERSE PARALLE SIDES AND A PLATE OVERLYING SAID VERTICAL RECESS TO FORM A GUIDEWAY WITH AN OPEN UPPER END ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID PLATE MEMBER DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING PORTION THEREIN; A CYLINDRICAL RECESS IN SAID SUPPORT LEG BODY PORTION OPENING AXIALLY INTO SAID VERTICAL RECESS AND CONFRONTING SAID OVERLYING PLATE; A SPRING BIASED BALL HAVING A RADIUS GREATER THAN THE DEPTH OF SAID VERTICAL RECESS DISPOSED IN SAID CYLINDRICAL RECESS AND BIASED TOWARD SAID OVERLYING PLATE, SAID CYLINDRICAL RECESS BEING DISPOSED TO CAUSE SAID SPRING BIASED BALL TO BE SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID DEPENDING PLATE MEMBER DETENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VESSEL TO BE SUPPORTED, SUPPORT STRUCTURE COMPRISING A DEPENDING PLATE MEMBER SECURED BY AN UPPER PORTION TO SAID VESSEL WITH A DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING PORTION HAVING PARALLEL EDGE SURFACES AND DETENTS FORMED THEREIN; A SUPPORT LEG HAVING A BODY PORTION WITH A GENERALLY VERTICAL RECESS FORMED THEREIN INCLUDING TRANSVERSE PARALLE SIDES AND A PLATE OVERLYING SAID VERTICAL RECESS TO FORM A GUIDEWAY WITH AN OPEN UPPER END ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID PLATE MEMBER DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING PORTION THEREIN; A CYLINDRICAL RECESS IN SAID SUPPORT LEG BODY PORTION OPENING AXIALLY INTO SAID VERTICAL RECESS AND CONFRONTING SAID OVERLYING PLATE; A SPRING BIASED BALL HAVING A RADIUS GREATER THAN THE DEPTH OF SAID VERTICAL RECESS DISPOSED IN SAID CYLINDRICAL RECESS AND BIASED TOWARD SAID OVERLYING PLATE, SAID CYLINDRICAL RECESS BEING DISPOSED TO CAUSE SAID SPRING BIASED BALL TO BE SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID DEPENDING PLATE MEMBER DETENTS.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |