US3288380A
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Support system for a food waste disposer
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J Clements
- 👤 Johnny W Yartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:00
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/26; E03C1/266; E03C1/2665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A SYSTEM TO SUPPORT A FOOD WASTE DISPOSER BELOW A SINK COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING FORMING A PART OF THE FOOD WASTE DISPOSER AND HAVING THEREIN AN OPENING TO BE CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL PLUMBING, (B) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID HOUSING BELOW THE SINK WHEREBY SAID HOUSING MAY BE ROTATED AT LEAST A FEW DEGREES ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS TO BRING SAID OPENING INTO REGISTRY WITH THE EXTERNAL PLUMBING, (C) SAID MEANS HAVING AT LEAST ONE PROJECTION PROJECTING TOWARDS SAID HOUSING, (D) SAID HOUSING HAVING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PROJECTION, (E) SAID PROJECTION AND SAID MEMBER COOPERATING TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID HOUSING IN ONE DIRECTION AND ALLOW ROTATION IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A SYSTEM TO SUPPORT A FOOD WASTE DISPOSER BELOW A SINK COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING FORMING A PART OF THE FOOD WASTE DISPOSER AND HAVING THEREIN AN OPENING TO BE CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL PLUMBING, (B) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID HOUSING BELOW THE SINK WHEREBY SAID HOUSING MAY BE ROTATED AT LEAST A FEW DEGREES ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS TO BRING SAID OPENING INTO REGISTRY WITH THE EXTERNAL PLUMBING, (C) SAID MEANS HAVING AT LEAST ONE PROJECTION PROJECTING TOWARDS SAID HOUSING, (D) SAID HOUSING HAVING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PROJECTION, (E) SAID PROJECTION AND SAID MEMBER COOPERATING TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID HOUSING IN ONE DIRECTION AND ALLOW ROTATION IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |