US3228536A
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Self-feeding, mouth-controlled eating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-01
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gratzer Antal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:28
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/08; A47G19/00; A47G19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A SELF-FEEDING, MOUTH-CONTROLLED, ROTATABLE, VARIABLE EATING DISH COMBINATION FOR USE BY HUMAN BEINGS WHO CANNOT USE THEIR HANDS PROPERLY; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED TRAY WITH CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED HOLDING MEANS ATTACHED THERETO HAVING MEANS TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF DISHED IN POSITION, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TRAY AND HOLDING MEANS FOR ROTATIONAL AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO MOUTH LEVEL OF THE USER, A SOLID FOOD SERVER MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID SERVER COMPRISING A DISH WITH A FOOD PUSHER MOUNTED TO MOVE THEREIN, SAID DISH HAVING AN OUTWARDLY FACING OPEN SIDE, ACTUATOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN SIDE OF THE DISH TO ITS OPPOSITE SIDE, LEVER MEANS LOCATED ON THE HOLDING MEANS ADJACENT TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A SELF-FEEDING, MOUTH-CONTROLLED, ROTATABLE, VARIABLE EATING DISH COMBINATION FOR USE BY HUMAN BEINGS WHO CANNOT USE THEIR HANDS PROPERLY; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED TRAY WITH CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED HOLDING MEANS ATTACHED THERETO HAVING MEANS TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF DISHED IN POSITION, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TRAY AND HOLDING MEANS FOR ROTATIONAL AND VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO MOUTH LEVEL OF THE USER, A SOLID FOOD SERVER MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID SERVER COMPRISING A DISH WITH A FOOD PUSHER MOUNTED TO MOVE THEREIN, SAID DISH HAVING AN OUTWARDLY FACING OPEN SIDE, ACTUATOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN SIDE OF THE DISH TO ITS OPPOSITE SIDE, LEVER MEANS LOCATED ON THE HOLDING MEANS ADJACENT 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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |