US3636858A
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Toaster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A toaster having a vertically orientated toasting compartment with a hinged cover a hinged bottom which during a toasting operation is held in a horizontal position by means of a pawl. The pawl is withdrawn to discharge the toasted bread by means of a tripping device controlled by an adjustable timing device which thus determines the toasting period. Means are provided for operatively connecting the bottom, the cover and the timer so that lifting of the cover causes the bottom to be lifted to horizontal position and locked by the pawl and the timing device to start when the cover is subsequently closed. After the period of the timing device has run out, it actuates the tripping device to release the compartment bottom.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius Barclay Estru Paaskesen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/08; A47J37/0814
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A toaster comprising a casing including a vertical bread compartment with apertured sidewalls, heating elements disposed adjacent said sidewalls outside of said compartment, a cover hingedly connected to said casing to close the upper end of said compartment during a toasting operation, a compartment bottom hingedly connected to said casing for pivoting between a horizontal position, in which bread may be supported thereon within said compartment, and a downwardly inclined position, a pawl for holding said bottom in said horizontal position, a timing device, releasing means operatively connecting said timing device with said pawl to release the pawl when the timer has run out, tie means connecting said cover with said bottom, so that lifting of said cover causes the bottom to be lifted into its horizontal position, said tie means including a lost-motion device, and means connected to said cover for starting said timing device when said cover is lifted and reclosed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A toaster comprising a casing including a vertical bread compartment with apertured sidewalls, heating elements disposed adjacent said sidewalls outside of said compartment, a cover hingedly connected to said casing to close the upper end of said compartment during a toasting operation, a compartment bottom hingedly connected to said casing for pivoting between a horizontal position, in which bread may be supported thereon within said compartment, and a downwardly inclined position, a pawl for holding said bottom in said horizontal position, a timing device, releasing means operatively connecting said timing device with said pawl to release the pawl when the timer has run out, tie means connecting said cover with said bottom, so that lifting of said cover causes the bottom to be lifted into its horizontal position, said tie means including a lost-motion device, and means connected to said cover for starting said timing device when said cover is lifted and reclosed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tie means comprises a first tie rod hingedly connected to said cover, an oblong slot in said first tie rod and a pin secured to said bottom and engaging in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 2, wherein said pawl release means comprises a tripping arm pivotally connected to said casing at one end and connected with a release lever for said pawl at its opposite end, said arm having a pin intermediate its ends, and said tie means comprises a second tie rod hingedly connected to said first tie rod and having an oblong slot, in which said pin secured to the tripping arm engages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 3, wherein a ratchet is carried by said tripping arm, and said timing device has an output ratchet wheel normally engaging with said ratchet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 4, wherein said ratchet is pivotally connected with said tripping arm, and spring means are provided for biasing said ratchet towards said ratchet wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 1 comprising means accessible from the exterior of said casing for manually adjusting the running period of said timing device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 1 comprising a retractable tray mounted in said casing below said compartment bottom for receiving toasted bread sliding down said bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 7, wherein said tray has a cover hingedly connected to the tray at its front edge and provided with additional hinge means intermediate its front and rear edges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A toaster as claimed in claim 8, wherein a downwardly bent lug is provided at the rear edge of said tray cover for suspending the opened cover on the front edge of the tray.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |