US3365071A
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Rack for supporting food containers at spaced levels within a cooking vessel
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1966-05-19
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1986-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Ottinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A RACK FOR SUPPORTING FOOD CONTAINERS AT SPACED LEVELS WITHIN A COOKING VESSEL, SAID RACK COMPRISING: (A) A BASE MEMBER HAVING OPPOSITE CONNECTED SIDE AND END EDGES, SAID BASE MEMBERS PROVIDING A FIRST LEVEL FOR SUPPORTING A FOOD CONTAINER; (B) A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING CLIPS ARRANGED IN SPACED PAIRS, THE CLIPS OF EACH PAIR BEING REMOVABLY MOUNTED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES EDGES OF THE BASE MEMBER, EACH OF SAID CLIPS INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING A LONGITUDINAL GROOVE FOR SAID SIDE EDGES OF SAID BASE MEMBER TO BE RECEIVED IN THE GROOVE, MEANS DEFINING AN OPENING IN SAID CLIP, AND FIRST ABUTMENT MEANS ON SAID CLIP; (C) FIRST AND SECOND GENERALLY U-SHAPED SUPPORT ARMS EACH INCLUDING OPPOSED LEGS HAVING A FREE END AND A CROSS MEMBER CONNECTING THE LEGS AT THE OTHER END, THE FREE ENDS OF THE LEGS OF THE SUPPORT ARM BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A RACK FOR SUPPORTING FOOD CONTAINERS AT SPACED LEVELS WITHIN A COOKING VESSEL, SAID RACK COMPRISING: (A) A BASE MEMBER HAVING OPPOSITE CONNECTED SIDE AND END EDGES, SAID BASE MEMBERS PROVIDING A FIRST LEVEL FOR SUPPORTING A FOOD CONTAINER; (B) A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING CLIPS ARRANGED IN SPACED PAIRS, THE CLIPS OF EACH PAIR BEING REMOVABLY MOUNTED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES EDGES OF THE BASE MEMBER, EACH OF SAID CLIPS INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING A LONGITUDINAL GROOVE FOR SAID SIDE EDGES OF SAID BASE MEMBER TO BE RECEIVED IN THE GROOVE, MEANS DEFINING AN OPENING IN SAID CLIP, AND FIRST ABUTMENT MEANS ON SAID CLIP; (C) FIRST AND SECOND GENERALLY U-SHAPED SUPPORT ARMS EACH INCLUDING OPPOSED LEGS HAVING A FREE END AND A CROSS MEMBER CONNECTING THE LEGS AT THE OTHER END, THE FREE ENDS OF THE LEGS OF THE SUPPORT ARM BEING
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |