US3262728A
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Handling device for food pans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-10
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse V Atterbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A HANDLING DEVICE FOR FOOD PANS HAVING A PEHIPHERAL FLANGE, COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED RIGID HANDLE ELEMENT HAVING AN OBTUSE ANGULARLY INCLINED PORTIONS AT EACH END, A SUBSTANTIALLY TRIANGULAR RESILIENT PAN ENGAGING MEMBER INTEGRALLY SECURED TO EACH INCLINED END PORTION OF SAID HANDLE ELEMENT, EACH HAVING AN INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE FORMED ALONG ITS LONGER LOWER EDGE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PERIPHERAL FLANGE OF A PAN ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEOF, AND A RIGID PLATE INTEGRALLY ATTACHED ALONG ONE OF ITS EDGES TO ONE OF SAID ENGAGING MEMBERS AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND UPWARDLY THEREFROM FOR FLEXING THE SAME TO RELEASE SAID PAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A HANDLING DEVICE FOR FOOD PANS HAVING A PEHIPHERAL FLANGE, COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED RIGID HANDLE ELEMENT HAVING AN OBTUSE ANGULARLY INCLINED PORTIONS AT EACH END, A SUBSTANTIALLY TRIANGULAR RESILIENT PAN ENGAGING MEMBER INTEGRALLY SECURED TO EACH INCLINED END PORTION OF SAID HANDLE ELEMENT, EACH HAVING AN INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE FORMED ALONG ITS LONGER LOWER EDGE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PERIPHERAL FLANGE OF A PAN ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEOF, AND A RIGID PLATE INTEGRALLY ATTACHED ALONG ONE OF ITS EDGES TO ONE OF SAID ENGAGING MEMBERS AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY AND UPWARDLY THEREFROM FOR FLEXING THE SAME TO RELEASE SAID PAN.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |