US3654045A
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Plastic construction for an item used in a heat environment, such as an ashtray
Assignee: Fedtro Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-21
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A structure for a utilitarian item, such as an ash tray, for exposure to heat, including a nonflamable, heat resistant main body portion and an attached decorative portion formed of a material which is suitable for decorative hot stamping and engraving processes.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Kahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:04
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F19/00; A24F19/10; A24F19/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A plastic construction for an item used in a heat environment comprising a functional, heat-resistant, main body portion, and a heat-formable decorative portion, means for attaching said main body portion to said decorative portion and overhang means on said main body portion for protecting said decorative portion from heat exposure, said main body portion including a top wall, side walls and a front wall, said top wall extending beyond said fronT wall to define said overhang means and said decorative portion being attached by attachment means to said front wall for protection by said overhang means against heat, said attachment means including a plurality of nonsymmetrically arranged holes defined by said front wall and a plurality of nonsymmetrically arranged pins projecting rearwardly from said decorative portion, said holes being arranged to receive said pins with one orientation only of said decorative portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A plastic construction for an item used in a heat environment comprising a functional, heat-resistant, main body portion, and a heat-formable decorative portion, means for attaching said main body portion to said decorative portion and overhang means on said main body portion for protecting said decorative portion from heat exposure, said main body portion including a top wall, side walls and a front wall, said top wall extending beyond said fronT wall to define said overhang means and said decorative portion being attached by attachment means to said front wall for protection by said overhang means against heat, said attachment means including a plurality of nonsymmetrically arranged holes defined by said front wall and a plurality of nonsymmetrically arranged pins projecting rearwardly from said decorative portion, said holes being arranged to receive said pins with one orientation only of said decorative portion.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |