US3681857A
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Apparatus for monitoring important properties of foods consumed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-14
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for monitoring the important food properties consumed during a pre-determined period of time. A plurality of pre-printed strips, each representing a specific food item and its nutrient values is stored in a compartmentalized storage device and retrieved therefrom for attachment to a board. A plurality of rows and columns is formed when a number of strips are placed on the board, which columns contain the amount of each important food property consumed. Each column is tallied to provide the total amount of food properties consumed during a given period of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Norma G Yardley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:13
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09D; G09D1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A food intake monitor device for monitoring the properties of foods eaten during a pre-determined period of time comprising a board, said board being relatively flat, a plurality of strips, each of said plurality of strips being of substantially equal length extending substantially across the entire width of said board, each of said plurality of strips including indicia representing a specific food and the amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories comprising the different food properties contained in each of said foods indicated on said strips, each of said strips having the food properties arranged in the same sequence on said strips, and means for attaching said plurality of said strips to said board with said strips being held on said board forming rows, whereby the amounts of vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories of each of said specific foods form a columnar arrangement for ready totalization of said respective food properties so that the total amounts of food properties consumed is readily determinable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A food intake monitor device for monitoring the properties of foods eaten during a pre-determined period of time comprising a board, said board being relatively flat, a plurality of strips, each of said plurality of strips being of substantially equal length extending substantially across the entire width of said board, each of said plurality of strips including indicia representing a specific food and the amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories comprising the different food properties contained in each of said foods indicated on said strips, each of said strips having the food properties arranged in the same sequence on said strips, and means for attaching said plurality of said strips to said board with said strips being held on said board forming rows, whereby the amounts of vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories of each of said specific foods form a columnar arrangement for ready totalization of said respective food properties so that the total amounts of food properties consumed is readily determinable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for attaching said plurality of strips to said board is provided with magnetic means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of strips is provided with two ends, a pair of male plug members each of said pair of male plug members being integrally formed at respective ones of said two ends of each of said plurality of strips, said board being provided with a plurality of female receptacle members, said female receptacle members forming two columns, each of said two columns being located at opposite sides of said board, said male plug members cooperating with respective ones of said female receptacle members to attach said strips to said board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said board is made of a plastic type material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said board is made of a magnetized material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |