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US3580168A
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Hand squeezer for fruits and vegetables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract Squeezer has two levers pivotally connected together nearer one end than the other so as to divide the levers into two arms each of unequal length, of which the longer arms constitute the handle and the shorter arms respectively the receptacle for the fruit or vegetable and a plunger, and either the bottom of the receptacle or of the plunger is provided with holes through which the juice escapes.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Zysset
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J19/00; A47J19/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A hand squeezer for fruits and vegetables, including two levers, means for pivotally connecting said levers together, a handle, U-shaped in cross section, formed by the major length of each said lever, a receptacle, U-shaped in cross section, for holding fruits and vegetables, incorporated by one of said two levers in a part thereof extending from its said handle, a bottom for said receptacle, a one-piece plunger incorporated by the other one of said two levers for entering said receptacle when said levers are closed together, a bottom incorporated by said plunger, and a plurality of juice escape openings in one of said two bottoms, and wherein the improvement comprises that each of said two levers has two arms, a respective free end embodied by each said bottom, a wall curved through an arc about the pivot axis of the squeezer incorporated by said free end of that bottom which is solid, and a flat said free end for that bottom which has said holes, said flat free end moving up and down said curved wall when said levers are opened and closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A hand squeezer for fruits and vegetables, including two levers, means for pivotally connecting said levers together, a handle, U-shaped in cross section, formed by the major length of each said lever, a receptacle, U-shaped in cross section, for holding fruits and vegetables, incorporated by one of said two levers in a part thereof extending from its said handle, a bottom for said receptacle, a one-piece plunger incorporated by the other one of said two levers for entering said receptacle when said levers are closed together, a bottom incorporated by said plunger, and a plurality of juice escape openings in one of said two bottoms, and wherein the improvement comprises that each of said two levers has two arms, a respective free end embodied by each said bottom, a wall curved through an arc about the pivot axis of the squeezer incorporated by said free end of that bottom which is solid, and a flat said free end for that bottom which has said holes, said flat free end moving up and down said curved wall when said levers are opened and closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The squeezer as defined in claim 1, wherein both said bottoms are flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The squeezer as defined in claim 2, wherein said receptacle bottom has said flat free end and said plunger bottom has said curved wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The squeezer as dEfined in claim 1, wherein said plunger bottom has said flat free end and said receptacle bottom has said curved wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
The squeezer as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for pivotally connecting together said two levers is a pin, one said arm of each said lever is longer than the other, and the shorter arm of one of said levers incorporates said receptacle, and further including sidewalls embodied by the lever having said receptacle and in which said sidewalls is fixed said pin, and a hook incorporated by the other said lever to act as bearing for said pin, the opening of said hook facing away from said curved wall to permit said levers to be taken apart at will.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |