US3754502A
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Lemon slice squeezer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece disposable lemon slice squeezer apparatus is provided which can be produced of a moldable plastic, or the like. A lemon slice squeezer has a hollow body with an opening for inserting a lemon slice and has protrusions therein for gripping the lemon while pressing against the sides to squeeze a lemon slice placed therein. Openings at the bottom allow the juice to escape into a glass of iced tea, or the like, and a hook on the exterior conveniently allows the lemon slice to be served in the squeezer hooked to the side of the glass.
Inventors
- 👤 I Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J19/00; A47J19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A lemon slice squeezer apparatus comprising a hollow body member shaped for inserting a slice of lemon through an opening therein, and having a pair of flexible sides for squeezing together to squeeze a lemon slice placed in said hollow body, said body having elongated protrusions protruding from the inner walls into the hollow portions thereof for gripping a lemon slice during the squeezing thereof; said body having a second opening for juice squeezed from a slice of lemon to pass through; and having a hook fixedly attached to one said compressible side of said body for hanging said lemon slice squeezer onto a glass, or the like, and said elongated protrusions extending vertically between said opening for inserting a slice of lemon through and said second opening; said hollow body member being a single molded plastic member having a pair of flat flexible sides connected together at either end by a pair of end members each having a pair of angled sides attaching each said end to each said flexible side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A lemon slice squeezer apparatus comprising a hollow body member shaped for inserting a slice of lemon through an opening therein, and having a pair of flexible sides for squeezing together to squeeze a lemon slice placed in said hollow body, said body having elongated protrusions protruding from the inner walls into the hollow portions thereof for gripping a lemon slice during the squeezing thereof; said body having a second opening for juice squeezed from a slice of lemon to pass through; and having a hook fixedly attached to one said compressible side of said body for hanging said lemon slice squeezer onto a glass, or the like, and said elongated protrusions extending vertically between said opening for inserting a slice of lemon through and said second opening; said hollow body member being a single molded plastic member having a pair of flat flexible sides connected together at either end by a pair of end members each having a pair of angled sides attaching each said end to each said flexible side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 but having a plurality of openings in the bottom thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said lemon slice squeezer flexible side has a design on the exterior thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |