US3819316A
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Pie crust form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a pie crust forming or working device and particularly to an inexpensive disposable type of such device designed primarily for inclosing within the container of a conventional pie crust mix and which will enable even the most novice of pie crust makers to produce in a matter of minutes a perfect crust both as to diameter and thickness without the usual cleanup mess that accompanies the crust rolling operation.
Inventors
- 👤 G Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:02
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/004; A21C11/006; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for the working of pie crust dough into pie crust form comprising two thinly formed sheets of flexible material at least one of said sheets being transparent, said sheets being juxtiposed one against the other and permanently secured together at their outer edges, a slot formed opening within one of said sheets and positioned inwardly in spaced relation to said sealed edges to prevent the dough from extruding through the slot for admitting pie crust dough between said sheets.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for the working of pie crust dough into pie crust form comprising two thinly formed sheets of flexible material at least one of said sheets being transparent, said sheets being juxtiposed one against the other and permanently secured together at their outer edges, a slot formed opening within one of said sheets and positioned inwardly in spaced relation to said sealed edges to prevent the dough from extruding through the slot for admitting pie crust dough between said sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein both said sheets of flexible material are transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the opening within one of said sheets is in the form of an elongated slot.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for the making of pie crust dough into pie crust form comprising two circular sheets of flexible transparent material juxtiposed one against the other and sealed together about their outer edges into a waffer-like assembly and an elongated slot formed within the surface of one of said circular sheets and spaced inwardly from said sealed edges to prevent the dough from extruding through the slot for admitting the pie crust dough between the surfaces of said sheets.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
79 words
A device for the making of pie crust dough into pie crust form comprising two circular sheets of flexible transparent material juxtiposed one against the other and sealed together about their outer edges into a waffer-like assembly and an elongated slot formed within the surface of one of said circular sheets and spaced inwardly from said sealed edges to prevent the dough from extruding through the slot for admitting the pie crust dough between the surfaces of said sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the circular sheets are of transparent plastic and heat sealed along their edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein means are provided for closing said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein the means for closing said slot is in the form of an adhesive strip.
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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |