US3590769A
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Cooking vessel with elapsed time indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-15
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1990-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A cooking vessel for cooking an article, particularly an egg, and for providing a signal when a predetermined time of cooking has elapsed, comprises a container having a cooking compartment to contain the egg and water, and a signalling compartment to contain a larger quantity of water which is brought to a boiling point when a predetermined time has elapsed after the water in the cooking compartment begins to boil.
Inventors
- 👤 Shaul Ladany
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:06
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A cooking vessel for cooking an article and for providing a signal when a predetermined time of cooking has elapsed, said cooking vessel comprising a container having two separate compartments in heat-insulating relationship with respect to each other, one of said compartments being a cooking compartment and adapted to receive the article to be cooked and a liquid to be brought to its boiling point during cooking, the other of said compartment being a signalling compartment and including a liquid which is brought to its boiling point when a predetermined time has elapsed after said liquid in the cooking compartments has been brought to its boiling point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A cooking vessel for cooking an article and for providing a signal when a predetermined time of cooking has elapsed, said cooking vessel comprising a container having two separate compartments in heat-insulating relationship with respect to each other, one of said compartments being a cooking compartment and adapted to receive the article to be cooked and a liquid to be brought to its boiling point during cooking, the other of said compartment being a signalling compartment and including a liquid which is brought to its boiling point when a predetermined time has elapsed after said liquid in the cooking compartments has been brought to its boiling point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cooking vessel as defined in claim 1, constructed particularly for use wherein the article to be cooked is an egg and the liquid in both compartments is water, the volume of said signalling compartment being such that the quantity of water therein is sufficiently greater than that in the cooking compartment so as to be brought to its boiling point when said predetermined time has elapsed after the liquid in the cooking compartment has been brought to its boiling point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cooking vessel as defined in claim 1, further including an electrical heater attached to the bottom of said container in heat-exchange relationship with respect to both of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cooking vessel as defined in claim 1, further including a cover therefor, the portion of said cover overlying said signalling compartment including an audible signal actuated when the liquid therein is brought to its boiling point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cooking vessel as defined in claim 1, wherein said signalling compartment contains a receptacle threadedly supported therein, the position of the bottom of said receptacle being variable to vary the volume thereof and thereby the said predetermined elapsed time.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cooking vessel as defined in claim 1, wherein said signalling compartment contains markings in accordance with different quantities of liquid to be included therein for indicating different elapsed times.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |