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US3372499A
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Assignee: BERNARDT FRANK
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Filing: 1966-12-15
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack J Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:48
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F75/00; D06F75/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN AN IRONING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A CASING HAVING A METAL FRONT WALL WHOSE OUTER SURFACE SERVES AS THE IRONING SURFACE, AN ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT BEHIND SAID FRONT WALL AND CARRIED BY THE CASING, A RESILIENT SQUEEZE BOTTLE BEHIND SAID FRONT WALL, SERVING AS A WATER TANK AND AS THE HANDLE OF SAID DEVICE, A CAP CLOSING SAID BOTTLE AND CARRYING SAID CASING, A WATER-DELIVERY TUBE EXTENDING FROM WITHIN THE LOWER PART OF SAID BOTTLE, THEN OUTWARDLY THEREOF IN WATER-TIGHT RELATION THEREWITH, AND TERMINATING WITHIN SAID CASING WHEREIN IT IS ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE, WHEREUPON SQUEEZING SAID BOTTLE, WATER THEREFROM WILL BE FORCED THROUGH SAID TUBE AND INTO THE CASING; THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE HEATER ELEMENT WHEN ACTUATED, BEING FOR HEATING SAID CASING AND FOR VAPORIZING THE WATER ENTERED INTO SAID CASING; SAID FRONT WALL HAVING PERFORATIONS THROUGH WHICH THE STEAM MADE WILL PASS OUT OF THE CASING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN AN IRONING DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A CASING HAVING A METAL FRONT WALL WHOSE OUTER SURFACE SERVES AS THE IRONING SURFACE, AN ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT BEHIND SAID FRONT WALL AND CARRIED BY THE CASING, A RESILIENT SQUEEZE BOTTLE BEHIND SAID FRONT WALL, SERVING AS A WATER TANK AND AS THE HANDLE OF SAID DEVICE, A CAP CLOSING SAID BOTTLE AND CARRYING SAID CASING, A WATER-DELIVERY TUBE EXTENDING FROM WITHIN THE LOWER PART OF SAID BOTTLE, THEN OUTWARDLY THEREOF IN WATER-TIGHT RELATION THEREWITH, AND TERMINATING WITHIN SAID CASING WHEREIN IT IS ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE, WHEREUPON SQUEEZING SAID BOTTLE, WATER THEREFROM WILL BE FORCED THROUGH SAID TUBE AND INTO THE CASING; THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE HEATER ELEMENT WHEN ACTUATED, BEING FOR HEATING SAID CASING AND FOR VAPORIZING THE WATER ENTERED INTO SAID CASING; SAID FRONT WALL HAVING PERFORATIONS THROUGH WHICH THE STEAM MADE WILL PASS OUT OF THE CASING.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |