US3430232A
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Coffee maker
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-20
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Granted: 1969-02-25
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Expires: 1985-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold W Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER HAVING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY COMPRISING A PUMP WELL HEATER, A KEEP-WARM HEATER AND CONTROL MEANS FOR EFFECTING SEQUENTIAL ENERGIZATION OF SAID HEATERS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF WINDOWS IN SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID WINDOWS BEARING INDICIA REPRESENTING CONTROL SETTINGS, A SIGNAL LIGHT FOR INDICATING THE STATE OF ONE OF SAID HEATERS AND MEANS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID LIGHT CONTIGUOUS SAID WINDOWS WHEREBY ILLUMINATION THEREFROM SHINES THROUGH ONLY ONE OF SAID WINDOWS TO THEREBY INDICATE WHICH CONTROL SETTING IS BEING UTILIZED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER HAVING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY COMPRISING A PUMP WELL HEATER, A KEEP-WARM HEATER AND CONTROL MEANS FOR EFFECTING SEQUENTIAL ENERGIZATION OF SAID HEATERS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF WINDOWS IN SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID WINDOWS BEARING INDICIA REPRESENTING CONTROL SETTINGS, A SIGNAL LIGHT FOR INDICATING THE STATE OF ONE OF SAID HEATERS AND MEANS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID LIGHT CONTIGUOUS SAID WINDOWS WHEREBY ILLUMINATION THEREFROM SHINES THROUGH ONLY ONE OF SAID WINDOWS TO THEREBY INDICATE WHICH CONTROL SETTING IS BEING UTILIZED.
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) | 1972-02-25 | 1972-08-26 | 1973-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-25 | 1976-08-26 | 1977-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-25 | 1980-08-26 | 1981-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |