US3736088A
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Tomale making device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-26
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1992-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A tamale making board has in its top surface a shallow rectangular depression to receive corn husk and a U-shaped trough adjacent and parallel to three sides of said depression. A flat edged spreader blade provides the means to uniformly distribute material placed on said husk and to sweep the excess thereof into said trough. A further portion of said surface provides a general working area.
Inventors
- 👤 A J Jimenez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:08
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A combination useful for preparing a tamale comprising: a substantially flat edged spreader blade; a substantially flat board having a rectangular depression in the top surface thereof adapted to hold corn husk; a second depression in said surface forming a U-shaped trough which is parallel to and coextensive with a transverse edge and the side edges of said depression; a remaining portion of said surface comprising a working area; the rectangular depression being of a generally uniform shallow depth; and the spreader blade of a longitudinal size to be operatively associated with said depression whereby material placed on said corn husk may be uniformly distributed and the excess thereof collected in said trough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A combination useful for preparing a tamale comprising: a substantially flat edged spreader blade; a substantially flat board having a rectangular depression in the top surface thereof adapted to hold corn husk; a second depression in said surface forming a U-shaped trough which is parallel to and coextensive with a transverse edge and the side edges of said depression; a remaining portion of said surface comprising a working area; the rectangular depression being of a generally uniform shallow depth; and the spreader blade of a longitudinal size to be operatively associated with said depression whereby material placed on said corn husk may be uniformly distributed and the excess thereof collected in said trough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said board is formulated of a hard cellulosic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein said material is wood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the depth of said rectangular depression is between one-sixteenth inch and one-fourth inch.
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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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |