US3664321A
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Dismountable hibachi construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A hibachi (e.g., a picnic barbecue roaster) comprising a body portion and a base portion. The latter can easily be disassembled from the body portion and placed inside the body portion for reducing packaging dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 Jia-Fa Chiou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0704
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A hibachi construction comprising in combination: a. a body portion having four upwardly and outwardly extending side walls of essentially reversely curved configuration, and an apertured bottom plate integrally cast with said side walls forming a fire grate; and handles rigidly secured to two opposed side walls of said body portion; b. a base portion having a wood support platform, said body portion adapted to be detachably mounted on said base portion; said base portion having a shape and dimensions so as to be completely and invertably positionable within said body portion for reducing packaging dimensions upon disassembly of said body and base portions; and c. means for separably connecting said body portion and base portion for securing and readily assembling and disassembling said portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A hibachi construction comprising in combination: a. a body portion having four upwardly and outwardly extending side walls of essentially reversely curved configuration, and an apertured bottom plate integrally cast with said side walls forming a fire grate; and handles rigidly secured to two opposed side walls of said body portion; b. a base portion having a wood support platform, said body portion adapted to be detachably mounted on said base portion; said base portion having a shape and dimensions so as to be completely and invertably positionable within said body portion for reducing packaging dimensions upon disassembly of said body and base portions; and c. means for separably connecting said body portion and base portion for securing and readily assembling and disassembling said portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hibachi construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means comprises hasps on the outside of one of said portions to clasp the other of said portions for providing connection between said portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hibachi construction as claimed in claim 1 comprising a movable partition for limiting the effective area of the grate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |