US3695110A
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Baby thermometer spoon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-02
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A temperature measuring device in the shape of a spoon or in another shape suited for feeding purposes comprising a feeding instrument having a handle and a food holding portion adapted for holding food to be eaten, the handle having a recess therein and a temperature measuring means disposed in the recess and adapted to be read to provide an indication of the temperature of the food held in the food holding portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Biolik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/0015; A61J7/0023; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/04; A61J9/00; A61J9/02; G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; A47G2021/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A temperature measuring device in the shape of a spoon suited for feeding purposes, comprising a feeding instrument having a handle and a food holding portion adapted for holding food to be eaten, said feeding instrument having a recess therein, a temperature measuring means disposed in said recess and operatively positioned so as to be responsive to the temperature of said food holding portion and readable to provide an indication of the temperature of food held in said food holding portion, said feeding instrument has a front side and a rear side, said recess is formed in said rear side and opens toward the latter along a substantial part of said handle and at least a portion of said food holding portion, a separate closing means complementary to said recess and positioned on said rear side and covering said temperature measuring means disposed therein, and a window on said front side facing said temperature measuring means in order to read the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A temperature measuring device in the shape of a spoon suited for feeding purposes, comprising a feeding instrument having a handle and a food holding portion adapted for holding food to be eaten, said feeding instrument having a recess therein, a temperature measuring means disposed in said recess and operatively positioned so as to be responsive to the temperature of said food holding portion and readable to provide an indication of the temperature of food held in said food holding portion, said feeding instrument has a front side and a rear side, said recess is formed in said rear side and opens toward the latter along a substantial part of said handle and at least a portion of said food holding portion, a separate closing means complementary to said recess and positioned on said rear side and covering said temperature measuring means disposed therein, and a window on said front side facing said temperature measuring means in order to read the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said food holding portion and said handle are separate pieces formed with complementary screw threads for attachment theretogether.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said temperature measuring means comprises a capillary tube extending to said food holding portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said food holding portion is made of plastic, and a metal plate disposed in said food holding portion above said capillary tube for protecting the latter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said temperature measuring means comprises a thermometer capillary tube, and said window has a gauge mark thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as set forth in claim 5, further comprising an indicating arrow on said front side of said handle pointing to said gauge mark of said window.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as set forth in claim 5, wherein said closing means constitutes a shell formed with a thermometer capillary tube positioning indent positioned corresponding to said gauge mark.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said temperature measuring means includes a temperature sensitive portion located in said food holding portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
A temperature measuring device in the shape of a spoon suited for feeding purposes, comprising a feeding instrument having a handle and a food holding portion adapted for holding food to be eaten, said feeding instrument having a recess therein, a temperature measuring means disposed in said recess and operatively positioned so as to be responsive to the temperature of said food holding portion and readable to provide an indication of the temperature of food held in said food holding portion, said temperature measuring means is a coiled bi-metallic device having a pointer thereon and disposed in and viewable by means of a window portion located in a front side of said handle, said window portion being marked with graduations cooperating with said pointer, and a plurality of heat conducting devices disposed within said food holding portion and extending through said handle and connected to said bi-metallic device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
148 words
A temperature measuring device in the shape of a spoon suited for feeding purposes, comprising a feeding instrument having a handle and a food holding portion adapted for holding food to be eaten, said feeding instrument having a recess therein, a temperature measuring means disposed in said recess and operatively positioned so as to be responsive to the temperature of said food holding portion and readable to provide an indication of the temperature of food held in said food holding portion, said temperature measuring means is a coiled bi-metallic device having a pointer thereon and disposed in and viewable by means of a window portion located in a front side of said handle, said window portion being marked with graduations cooperating with said pointer, and a plurality of heat conducting devices disposed within said food holding portion and extending through said handle and connected to said bi-metallic device.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |