US3744403A
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Marshmallow toasting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1992-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An electrical appliance for toasting marshmallows, the device consisting of a housing having a base in which an electric motor driven by house current drives a gear train so to rotate a horizontal turntable that travels under a canopy that serves as an oven where electric heating elements are located, and the turntable supporting upright picks on each of which a marshmallow is impaled, each pick slowly rotating as the turntable turns, so that all sides of the marshmallow are faced to the oven heating elements during toe toasting operation.
Inventors
- 👤 J Castronuovo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/04; A47J37/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In a marshmallow toasting device, the combination comprising a base supporting an electric motor having a motor shaft, a gear train and a horizontal turntable being supported and rotated by said motor shaft, a circular support arrangement of freely rotatable holders mounted on said turntable, each of said holders beings rotated by said gear train and includes an adaptor and a vertical pick removably received in said adapter, the upper end of each pick is adaptable to impale and support a marshmallow for toasting, a semi-cylindrical shell secured around said base forming a hollow oven into which said turntable with the supported picks is positioned for rotating, electric heating elements supported on the inner surface of said shell for toasting said marshmallows, and an insulated electric extension cord being electrically connected to said electric heating elements and said electric motor, said extension cord having an electric external switch and a male plug for connecting said extension cord to an electric source of energy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a marshmallow toasting device, the combination comprising a base supporting an electric motor having a motor shaft, a gear train and a horizontal turntable being supported and rotated by said motor shaft, a circular support arrangement of freely rotatable holders mounted on said turntable, each of said holders beings rotated by said gear train and includes an adaptor and a vertical pick removably received in said adapter, the upper end of each pick is adaptable to impale and support a marshmallow for toasting, a semi-cylindrical shell secured around said base forming a hollow oven into which said turntable with the supported picks is positioned for rotating, electric heating elements supported on the inner surface of said shell for toasting said marshmallows, and an insulated electric extension cord being electrically connected to said electric heating elements and said electric motor, said extension cord having an electric external switch and a male plug for connecting said extension cord to an electric source of energy.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |