US3738255A
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Broiler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-16
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1990-09-16
Abstract
Abstract Food supporting metal rods are held together by a frame with the rods resting directly on a griddle or the like. The food is thus heated directly by conduction so that distinct scoring occurs. The scoring may be in the form of a unique pattern, such as circles, letters or the like, for the purpose of placing a distinctive brand on the food and enhancing its appearance. The rods are spaced sufficiently to allow juices from the food to drip on the griddle so that the smoke may rise and flavor the food.
Inventors
- 👤 B Laigo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A broiler attachment for use on a commercial-type cooking griddle having a large smooth imperforate surface comprising a plurality of open ended food supporting rod means of heat conducting material engageable with said griddle surface substantially along the entire length of each rod means, said rod means being closely spaced to prevent the food from contacting the griddle surface and to provide a plurality of openings for allowing juices and the like to drip off the food being cooked onto the griddle surface and allow the smoke to reach substantially all of the food, frame means for holding said food supporting rod means together as an integral unit, said frame means terminating above the lower surface of the rod means to permit the free flow of juices away from the rod means and to permit the food supporting rod means to rest directly on the griddle when in use whereby the food is scored by conduction through the food supporting rod means, and handle means extending up from said frame means for moving the attachment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A broiler attachment for use on a commercial-type cooking griddle having a large smooth imperforate surface comprising a plurality of open ended food supporting rod means of heat conducting material engageable with said griddle surface substantially along the entire length of each rod means, said rod means being closely spaced to prevent the food from contacting the griddle surface and to provide a plurality of openings for allowing juices and the like to drip off the food being cooked onto the griddle surface and allow the smoke to reach substantially all of the food, frame means for holding said food supporting rod means together as an integral unit, said frame means terminating above the lower surface of the rod means to permit the free flow of juices away from the rod means and to permit the food supporting rod means to rest directly on the griddle when in use whereby the food is scored by conduction through the food supporting rod means, and handle means extending up from said frame means for moving the attachment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The attachment of claim 1 wherein said food supporting rod means are in the form of distinct patterns for scoring the food in such distinct patterns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The attachment of claim 1 wherein said frame means includes an elongated continuous frame rod secured to each said rod means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The attachment of claim 3 wherein said frame rod is secured to the upper surfaces of said rod means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
A broiler attachment for use on a cooking griddle comprising a plurality of food supporting rod means of heat conducting material spaced to provide a plurality of openings for allowing juices and the like to drip off the food being cooked and to allow the smoke to reach substantially all of the food, and frame means for holding said food supporting rod means together as an integral unit, said frame means extending no lower than said food supporting rod means so that the food supporting rod means rest directly on the griddle when in use whereby the food is scored by conduction through the food supporting rod means, the combination including an elevating rack having a plurality of arms, said arms engaging the frame means at one end of said attachment for raising the food supporting rod means above the griddle to slowly heat the food.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
146 words
A broiler attachment for use on a cooking griddle comprising a plurality of food supporting rod means of heat conducting material spaced to provide a plurality of openings for allowing juices and the like to drip off the food being cooked and to allow the smoke to reach substantially all of the food, and frame means for holding said food supporting rod means together as an integral unit, said frame means extending no lower than said food supporting rod means so that the food supporting rod means rest directly on the griddle when in use whereby the food is scored by conduction through the food supporting rod means, the combination including an elevating rack having a plurality of arms, said arms engaging the frame means at one end of said attachment for raising the food supporting rod means above the griddle to slowly heat the food.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |