US3263676A
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Range grate clip
Assignee: Magic Chef Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-31
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Kamin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION; A RANGE HAVING A TOP PROVIDED WITH A BURNER OPENING THERETHROUGH; A GATE COMPRISING A GENERALLY ANNULAR PORTION SEATED LOOSELY ON SAID TOP IN SURROUNDING RELATION TO SAID OPEN AND HAVING GENERALLY RADIAL GRATE BARS EXTENDING OVER SAID ANNULAR PORTION; AT LEAST ONE SPRING CLIP HAVING A FIRST PORTION RELEASABLY ENGAGING OVER SAID ANNULAR PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING UNDER ONE OF SAID GRATE BARS OUTWARDLY OF SAID ANNULAR PORTION AND HAVING A RESILIENT LEG EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST PORTION TOWARD SAID OPENING IN A DIRECTION DIVERGING FROM SAID ONE GRATE BAR; SAID LEG HAVING HOOK MEANS AT ITS INNER END RELEASABLY ENGAGING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OPENING AND HOLDING SAID LEG IN RESILIENTLY FLEXED CONDITION TO THEREBY RESILIENTLY HOLD SAID GRATE FIRMLY AGAINST SAID RANGE TOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION; A RANGE HAVING A TOP PROVIDED WITH A BURNER OPENING THERETHROUGH; A GATE COMPRISING A GENERALLY ANNULAR PORTION SEATED LOOSELY ON SAID TOP IN SURROUNDING RELATION TO SAID OPEN AND HAVING GENERALLY RADIAL GRATE BARS EXTENDING OVER SAID ANNULAR PORTION; AT LEAST ONE SPRING CLIP HAVING A FIRST PORTION RELEASABLY ENGAGING OVER SAID ANNULAR PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING UNDER ONE OF SAID GRATE BARS OUTWARDLY OF SAID ANNULAR PORTION AND HAVING A RESILIENT LEG EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST PORTION TOWARD SAID OPENING IN A DIRECTION DIVERGING FROM SAID ONE GRATE BAR; SAID LEG HAVING HOOK MEANS AT ITS INNER END RELEASABLY ENGAGING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OPENING AND HOLDING SAID LEG IN RESILIENTLY FLEXED CONDITION TO THEREBY RESILIENTLY HOLD SAID GRATE FIRMLY AGAINST SAID RANGE TOP.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |