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Electric heating device

Assignee: UNITED STATES TRUST Co
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-10-29
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Abstract

Abstract An electric heating device, which may be used to heat rocks that may function as a source of stored heat or may also be used as a play oven or play stove, comprises a paper box lined on the interior with reflective foil. The box is formed with ventilation openings in its side walls and includes a removable top provided with an opening in which is seated an aluminum foil tray in which the object to be heated is placed. Positioned within the box below the tray is an electric light bulb for providing heat. The light bulb is seated in a socket carried by a wire support. The wire support is a single piece of wire formed with a pair of base legs resting on the box bottom and an inverted V portion extending upwardly from the base legs and formed with a loop above the V for accommodating the socket stud.

Inventors

  • 👤 J Orfei

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 00:16
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/0033

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 132 words
A box oven comprising, means defining four sides, at least some of said sides being formed with openings, means defining a top and a bottom, said top being formed with an opening for accommodating a foil tray, a foil tray in said opening, the inside of said box being lined with reflective foil, an electric light bulb inside said box for providing heat, a wire support for carrying a socket in which said light bulb is seated, said socket having a threaded mounting stud, said wire support being a single piece of stiff wire formed with a pair of base legs for resting upon said bottom and an inverted V extending upward from said base legs and formed with a loop above the V for accommodating the threaded stud of said socket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 132 words
A box oven comprising, means defining four sides, at least some of said sides being formed with openings, means defining a top and a bottom, said top being formed with an opening for accommodating a foil tray, a foil tray in said opening, the inside of said box being lined with reflective foil, an electric light bulb inside said box for providing heat, a wire support for carrying a socket in which said light bulb is seated, said socket having a threaded mounting stud, said wire support being a single piece of stiff wire formed with a pair of base legs for resting upon said bottom and an inverted V extending upward from said base legs and formed with a loop above the V for accommodating the threaded stud of said socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
A box oven in accordance with claim 1 wherein said box is formed of corrugated board and a reflective foil lining bonded together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
A box oven in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising, said socket having its threaded mouNted stud passing through said loop and secured thereto by a flanged bushing.

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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) 1976-10-29 1977-04-30 1977-10-30 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-10-29 1981-04-30 1981-10-30 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-10-29 1985-04-30 1985-10-30 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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