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US3258003A
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Portable smoke generator
Assignee: Hygrade Food Products Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-18
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1984-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:36
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/044; A23B4/052; A23B4/0523; A01; A01M; A01M13/00; A01M17/00; A01M17/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A PORTABLE SMOKE GENERATOR FOR BURNING FUEL TO PROVIDE SMOKE FOR USE IN A FOOD SMOKEHOUSE COMPRISING A PORTABLE HOUSING HAVING A TOP, SIDE WALLS AND A BASE, AIR DISTRIBUTING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING ADJACENT THE TOP THEREOF, AIR SUPPLY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID AIR DISTRIBUTOR MEANS, FUEL SUPPORT MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING LOCATED ADJACENT THE BASE THEREOF, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF SMOKE THERETHROUGH, FUEL CHARGING ENTRY MEANS IN THE TOP OF SAID HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, SAID FUEL CHARGING ENTRY MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO PROVIDE AIR-TIGHT CLOSURE, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSING FOR SMOKE OUTLET MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID HOUSING, SMOKE OUTLET MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING AND BEING LOCATED BELOW SAID FUEL SUPPORT MEANS, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING TO PROVIDE PORTABILITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A PORTABLE SMOKE GENERATOR FOR BURNING FUEL TO PROVIDE SMOKE FOR USE IN A FOOD SMOKEHOUSE COMPRISING A PORTABLE HOUSING HAVING A TOP, SIDE WALLS AND A BASE, AIR DISTRIBUTING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING ADJACENT THE TOP THEREOF, AIR SUPPLY MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID AIR DISTRIBUTOR MEANS, FUEL SUPPORT MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING LOCATED ADJACENT THE BASE THEREOF, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF SMOKE THERETHROUGH, FUEL CHARGING ENTRY MEANS IN THE TOP OF SAID HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, SAID FUEL CHARGING ENTRY MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO PROVIDE AIR-TIGHT CLOSURE, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSING FOR SMOKE OUTLET MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID HOUSING, SMOKE OUTLET MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING AND BEING LOCATED BELOW SAID FUEL SUPPORT MEANS, AND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING TO PROVIDE PORTABILITY.
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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |