US3244537A
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Method for preparing and serving combinations of food items
Assignee: Cease Central Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Cease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/343; A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; B65D81/3438; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND SERVING COMBINATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS ON A SERVICE PLATE WHICH COMPRISES SEPARATELY FREEZING A VARIETY OF PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN PREDETERMINED BLOCK FORM, DEPOSITING SELECTED ITEMS FROM SUCH VARIETY OF FROZEN BLOCK FORMS IN RECESSES IN A HOLDER TO FORM VARIOUS DESIRED COMBINATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS, SAID RECESSES HAVING SHAPES GENERALLY COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID FROZEN BLOCK FORMS, APPLYING AN INVERTED SERVICE PLATE OVER SAID HOLDER TO SERVE AS A COVER THEREFOR, HEATING THE ASSEMBLY THUS PRODUCED TO THAW THE FOODS AND PREPARE THE SAME FOR CONSUMPTION, INVERTING SAID ASSEMBLY TO DEPOSIT THE HEATED FOODS UPON SAID SERVICE PLATE, AND LIFTING SAID HOLDER FROM SAID SERVICE PLATE WHEREBY THE LATTER IS READY FOR SERVICE TO A CONSUMER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING AND SERVING COMBINATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS ON A SERVICE PLATE WHICH COMPRISES SEPARATELY FREEZING A VARIETY OF PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN PREDETERMINED BLOCK FORM, DEPOSITING SELECTED ITEMS FROM SUCH VARIETY OF FROZEN BLOCK FORMS IN RECESSES IN A HOLDER TO FORM VARIOUS DESIRED COMBINATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS, SAID RECESSES HAVING SHAPES GENERALLY COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID FROZEN BLOCK FORMS, APPLYING AN INVERTED SERVICE PLATE OVER SAID HOLDER TO SERVE AS A COVER THEREFOR, HEATING THE ASSEMBLY THUS PRODUCED TO THAW THE FOODS AND PREPARE THE SAME FOR CONSUMPTION, INVERTING SAID ASSEMBLY TO DEPOSIT THE HEATED FOODS UPON SAID SERVICE PLATE, AND LIFTING SAID HOLDER FROM SAID SERVICE PLATE WHEREBY THE LATTER IS READY FOR SERVICE TO A CONSUMER.
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |