US3267836A
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Automatic taco shell cooker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-27
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1984-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfonso F Yepis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A COOKER FOR CONVERTING TORTILLAS INTO TACO SHELLS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A COOKING VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN COOKING OIL; (B) CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS FIXEDLY MOUNTED WITHIN THE VESSEL DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP; (C) A PLURALITY OF TORTILLA ENGAGING MOLDS HAVING SIDE PLATES; (D) A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING THE MOLDS THROUGH THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS WHEREBY TORTILLAS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS WHILE BEING MOVED BY THE MOLDS THROUGH THE VESSEL, SAID YIELDABLE ELEMENT BEING DISPOSED FOR YIELDINGLY URGING THE TORTILLAS AGAINST THE SIDE PLATES OF THE MOLD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A COOKER FOR CONVERTING TORTILLAS INTO TACO SHELLS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A COOKING VESSEL ADAPTED TO CONTAIN COOKING OIL; (B) CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS FIXEDLY MOUNTED WITHIN THE VESSEL DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP; (C) A PLURALITY OF TORTILLA ENGAGING MOLDS HAVING SIDE PLATES; (D) A CONVEYOR FOR MOVING THE MOLDS THROUGH THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS WHEREBY TORTILLAS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE CONFRONTING YIELDABLE ELEMENTS WHILE BEING MOVED BY THE MOLDS THROUGH THE VESSEL, SAID YIELDABLE ELEMENT BEING DISPOSED FOR YIELDINGLY URGING THE TORTILLAS AGAINST THE SIDE PLATES OF THE MOLD.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |