US3286080A
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Self-cleaning conversion means for domestic oven
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:25
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C14/00; F24C14/02; F24C15/00; F24C15/20; F24C15/2007; F24C15/2014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
AN ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR AN OVEN COMPRISING A CLOSED BOX MEMBER SUPPORTING THEREIN AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNIT THAT HAS AN INTAKE PORT ADJACENT A BOTTOM WALL THEREOF, HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THE BOX, ONE WALL OF THE BOX BEING CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A POCKET THAT IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A FLUID-FILLED BULB OF A HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE OVEN SO AS TO SHIELD THE BULB FROM THE OVEN TEMPERATURES, THE BOX INCLUDING ELECTRICAL TERMINAL MEANS EXTERNAL THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGEABLE WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MEANS OF THE OXEN, AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR MEANS JOINING THE OXIDATION UNIT THE THE TERMINAL MEANS, SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE BOX IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE OVEN, SAID OXIDATION UNIT HAVING AN EXHAUST PORT THAT IS ADAPTED TO BE IN A POSITION TO DELIVER THE PRODUCTS OF OXIDATION TO AN OVEN VENTING SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
AN ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR AN OVEN COMPRISING A CLOSED BOX MEMBER SUPPORTING THEREIN AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNIT THAT HAS AN INTAKE PORT ADJACENT A BOTTOM WALL THEREOF, HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THE BOX, ONE WALL OF THE BOX BEING CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A POCKET THAT IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A FLUID-FILLED BULB OF A HYDRAULIC THERMOSTAT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE OVEN SO AS TO SHIELD THE BULB FROM THE OVEN TEMPERATURES, THE BOX INCLUDING ELECTRICAL TERMINAL MEANS EXTERNAL THEREOF AND ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGEABLE WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MEANS OF THE OXEN, AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR MEANS JOINING THE OXIDATION UNIT THE THE TERMINAL MEANS, SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE BOX IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE OVEN, SAID OXIDATION UNIT HAVING AN EXHAUST PORT THAT IS ADAPTED TO BE IN A POSITION TO DELIVER THE PRODUCTS OF OXIDATION TO AN OVEN VENTING SYSTEM.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |