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US3348023A
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Air inlet means for self-cleaning oven
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-05-06
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Lewis
- 👤 Roy D Chisholm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:02
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C14/00; F24C14/02; F24C15/00; F24C15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A SELF-CLEANING COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING WALLS FORMING AN OVER CAVITY, ONE WALL OF THE CAVITY INCLUDING AN OPENING THAT IS FITTED WITH A DOOR FOR GAINING ACCESS THERETO, HEATING MEANS SUPPLIED FOR THE CAVITY, AND CLEANING MEANS OPERABLE FOR THE AUTOMATIC CLEANING OF THE INNER WALLS OF THE CAVITY BY CAUSING THE HEATING MEANS TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAVITY TO A MAXIMUM TEMPREATURE IN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 750* F. TO ABOUT 950* F. AND THEREBY DEGRADE FOOD SOIL ADHERING TO THE CAVITY WALLS AND GASKET MEANS COOPERATING WITH ACCESS DOOR TO SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENT ANY AIR LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR OPENING, OVER VENTING MEANS ADJACENT THE TOP PORTION OF THE OVEN, THE DOOR INCLUDING AN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A SELF-CLEANING COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING WALLS FORMING AN OVER CAVITY, ONE WALL OF THE CAVITY INCLUDING AN OPENING THAT IS FITTED WITH A DOOR FOR GAINING ACCESS THERETO, HEATING MEANS SUPPLIED FOR THE CAVITY, AND CLEANING MEANS OPERABLE FOR THE AUTOMATIC CLEANING OF THE INNER WALLS OF THE CAVITY BY CAUSING THE HEATING MEANS TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAVITY TO A MAXIMUM TEMPREATURE IN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 750* F. TO ABOUT 950* F. AND THEREBY DEGRADE FOOD SOIL ADHERING TO THE CAVITY WALLS AND GASKET MEANS COOPERATING WITH ACCESS DOOR TO SUBSTANTIALLY PREVENT ANY AIR LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR OPENING, OVER VENTING MEANS ADJACENT THE TOP PORTION OF THE OVEN, THE DOOR INCLUDING AN
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |