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US3636938A
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Portable cooking grill
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-12
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1988-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A cooking grill which can be dismantled and reassembled in compact form for storage and ease of handling.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Faltersack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0763
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A portable grill comprising: a pair of elongated members each having a plurality of aligned holes extending into one side thereof with at least a first of said elongated members being hollow; a plurality of bar members of smaller diameter cross section than the tubular elongated members and having the ends sized to fit into the aligned holes of the tubular elongated members when the tubular elongated members are positioned in parallel relationship, said bar members being sized to fit within said hollow elongated member for storage; and releasable holding means for holding said bar members in said elongated members thereby forming a portable cooking grill which can be dismantled by releasing said holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A portable grill comprising: a pair of elongated members each having a plurality of aligned holes extending into one side thereof with at least a first of said elongated members being hollow; a plurality of bar members of smaller diameter cross section than the tubular elongated members and having the ends sized to fit into the aligned holes of the tubular elongated members when the tubular elongated members are positioned in parallel relationship, said bar members being sized to fit within said hollow elongated member for storage; and releasable holding means for holding said bar members in said elongated members thereby forming a portable cooking grill which can be dismantled by releasing said holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said releasable holding means biases said elongated members towards each other to hold the bar members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A portable grill as defined in claim 1 wherein said second elongated member is hollow and said first elongated member can be fitted inside said second elongated member for storage after the grill is dismantled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portable grill as defined in claim 3 wherein both said elongated members are tubular and one elongated member will fit within the other tubular member after the grill is dismantled with the bar members fitting within the inside tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A portable grill as defined in claim 2 wherein said holding means comprises one bar member connectable to one elongated member and having a threaded end extending into the other elongAted member whereby after the grill is assembled, a nut can be tightened on said threaded end to bias the elongated members together.
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) | 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 |