US3780642A
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Casserole
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-11
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A casserole in which the container for the food is formed of porous ceramic material and the lid for the container is formed of impervious material. The underside of the lid is provided with a plurality of spaced, depending ribs. During cooking, condensate collecting on the underside of the lid drips from the ribs onto the food in the casserole.
Inventors
- 👤 E Bay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/06; A47J36/02; A47J36/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A casserole comprising: a. a container for food to be held in the casserole, formed of porous ceramic material, b. a lid for the container formed of impervious material and having a plurality of spaced means for facilitating the dripping of water depending from the underside of the lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A casserole comprising: a. a container for food to be held in the casserole, formed of porous ceramic material, b. a lid for the container formed of impervious material and having a plurality of spaced means for facilitating the dripping of water depending from the underside of the lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Casserole according to claim 1, the lid being formed of glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
Casserole according to claim 2, the glass lid being transparent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Casserole according to claim 1, the means for facilitating the dripping of water from the underside of the lid being elongated ribs disposed in generally parallel relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Casserole according to claim 4, the underside of the lid being convex with the central portion thereof forming the lower part of the lid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Casserole according to claim 4, the casserole being elongated, and the ribs being disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the casserole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Casserole according to claim 5, the casserole being elongated, and the ribs being disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the casserole.
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |