US3732803A
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Device for toasting and/or grilling
Assignee: Braun GmbH
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Filing: 1971-02-08
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for heat-treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, has a housing, a foodstuff supporting grid, a heating element, and a metal foil reflector that is supported in an easily exchangeable manner with relation to a reflector support.
Inventors
- 👤 H Buxmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/0623; A47J37/0629; A47J37/0635; F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and defining a contour forming the reflector shape, and a single sheet of flexible metal foil bent concavely to form a reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and defining a contour forming the reflector shape, and a single sheet of flexible metal foil bent concavely to form a reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said flexible metal foil being easily removably aligned along said contour of said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said reflector being removably held against said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said flexible metal foil reflector lining said support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said support means including a backing and a support, said reflector being supported between said support and backing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said support means including a backing for said reflector forming a continuous wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said support means including a grid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said support means being composed of resilient material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, and a roll of said flexible metal foil material disposed in said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, and a roll of said flexible metal foil disposed in said housing and including a portion of said flexible metal foil unrolled therefrom, said reflector forming a part of said unrolled portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said support means being hinged to said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device, as claimed in claim 1, said reflector including an adhesive on one of its major surfaces disposed oppositely relative to said heat source.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and a flexible metal foil reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means, said support means including at least one support in the form of a curved clip.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and a flexible metal foil reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means, said support means including at least one support in the form of a curved clip.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and a flexible metal foil reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means, and clamp means operable for connecting releasably said Reflector to said support means.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for heat treating, such as toasting and/or grilling, foodstuff, comprising in combination a. a housing, b. a carrier for the foodstuff to be heat treated operable to be at least temporarily supported by said housing, c. a heat source disposed in said housing, and d. reflector means disposed in said housing and operable for guiding heat rays from said heat source towards the foodstuff on said carrier and comprising support means mounted with relation to said housing and a flexible metal foil reflector supported easily exchangeably with relation to said support means, and clamp means operable for connecting releasably said Reflector to said support means.
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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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |