US3266144A
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Novelty feeding device, such as a novelty fork, spoon, or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-18
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving H Fishlove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A NOVELTY DEVICE COMPRISING A HANDLE HAVING A FLAT TOP AND HAVING THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL HANDLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A FEEDING END HAVING A NECK PORTION, SAID FEEDING END AND NECK PORTION HAVING THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL FEEDING END AND NECK FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MEANS BETWEEN SAID NECK AND SAID HANDLE CONNECTING SAID FEEDING END TO SAID HANDLE SO THAT SAID NECK MAY BE MOVED ADJACENT THE FORWARD END OF SAID HANDLE AND WHEN SO POSITIONED PRESENT THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL FEEDING DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A ROD AND A TUBULAR MEMBER WITH THE ROD SLIDING WITHIN THE TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID ROD AND TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITH THE HANDLE, SAID FEEDING END ADAPTED TO BE MOVED FORWARDLY OF SAID HANDLE TO EXTEND A DISTANCE FORWARDLY OF SAID HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A NOVELTY DEVICE COMPRISING A HANDLE HAVING A FLAT TOP AND HAVING THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL HANDLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE, A FEEDING END HAVING A NECK PORTION, SAID FEEDING END AND NECK PORTION HAVING THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL FEEDING END AND NECK FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MEANS BETWEEN SAID NECK AND SAID HANDLE CONNECTING SAID FEEDING END TO SAID HANDLE SO THAT SAID NECK MAY BE MOVED ADJACENT THE FORWARD END OF SAID HANDLE AND WHEN SO POSITIONED PRESENT THE APPEARANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL FEEDING DEVICE FOR SUCH PURPOSE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A ROD AND A TUBULAR MEMBER WITH THE ROD SLIDING WITHIN THE TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID ROD AND TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITH THE HANDLE, SAID FEEDING END ADAPTED TO BE MOVED FORWARDLY OF SAID HANDLE TO EXTEND A DISTANCE FORWARDLY OF SAID HANDLE.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |