US3598164A
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Cutting board with improved reservoir
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-13
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A carving or cutting board is provided with an inclined upper surface, an aperture in said inclined surface, and a relatively large serving receptacle removably attached to the underside of the cutting board below said aperture for accumulating liquids or cut materials.
Inventors
- 👤 George S August
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A cutting board assembly comprising a board member having an upper cutting surface; an elongated slot in said cutting surface extending through said board member, said cutting surface being inclined toward said slot, a recess in the underside of said board member surrounding the lower edges of said slot for confining any spread of grease to a region on the underside of said board closely adjacent to the lower edges of said slot, means adjacent the underside of said board member providing a pair of support shoulders laterally spaced from one another and positioned in spaced relation to the underside of said board member, a removable collection receptacle positioned below said slot, said collection receptacle comprising a flat-bottomed pan including upstanding sides having integral outstanding projecting portions engaging and overlying said shoulders in slidable relation to said shoulders and to underside of said board member, and means for supporting said board member on a table with the bottom of said pan being freely spaced above said table when said projecting portions are in slidable engagement with said shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A cutting board assembly comprising a board member having an upper cutting surface; an elongated slot in said cutting surface extending through said board member, said cutting surface being inclined toward said slot, a recess in the underside of said board member surrounding the lower edges of said slot for confining any spread of grease to a region on the underside of said board closely adjacent to the lower edges of said slot, means adjacent the underside of said board member providing a pair of support shoulders laterally spaced from one another and positioned in spaced relation to the underside of said board member, a removable collection receptacle positioned below said slot, said collection receptacle comprising a flat-bottomed pan including upstanding sides having integral outstanding projecting portions engaging and overlying said shoulders in slidable relation to said shoulders and to underside of said board member, and means for supporting said board member on a table with the bottom of said pan being freely spaced above said table when said projecting portions are in slidable engagement with said shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 including handle means on said collection receptacle for facilitating slidable displacement of said receptacle relative to the underside of said board member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 2 including a stop member adjacent the underside of said board member for limiting slidable movement of said receptacle in at least one direction of such movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said board member comprises leg members integral with said board member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said board member comprises a supporting frame separable from said board member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means providing said support shoulders comprise a pair of elongated structural members integral with the underside of said board member and defining a pair of elongated supporting grooves extending in spaced substantially parallel relation to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein said pan is of substantially rectangular configuration, said outstanding projecting portions comprising rims extending along the uppermost edges of a pair of elongated substantially parallel sides of said pan for slidable insertion respectively into said pair of elongated supporting grooves, and handle means at both opposing ends of said pan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein the dimensions of said substantially rectangular pan are substantially coextensive with the dimensions of the underside of said board member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 including handle means on said collection receptacle for facilitating slidable displacement of said receptacle relative to the underside of said board member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly of claim 2 including a stop member adjacent the underside of said board member for limiting slidable movement of said receptacle in at least one direction of such movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said board member comprises leg members integral with said board member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said board member comprises a supporting frame separable from said board member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said means providing said support shoulders comprise a pair of elongated structural members integral with the underside of said board member and defining a pair of elongated supporting grooves extending in spaced substantially parallel relation to one another.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein said pan is of substantially rectangular configuration, said outstanding projecting portions comprising rims extending along the uppermost edges of a pair of elongated substantially parallel sides of said pan for slidable insertion respectively into said pair of elongated supporting grooves, and handle means at both opposing ends of said pan.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 7 wherein the dimensions of said substantially rectangular pan are substantially coextensive with the dimensions of the underside of said board member.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |