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US3832526A
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Electrically heated kettles with a heat control
Assignee: Belling and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-06-18
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1993-06-18
Abstract
Abstract An electric kettle having a body comprising a base, a side wall integral with the base, the base and the side wall being of plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water, and an upper rim member secured on the upper edge of the side wall. An electric heating element operatively positioned within the kettle and a metal plate bridge member separating said electric heating element from the plastic base.
Inventors
- 👤 G Clausse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/21; A47J27/21166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
In an electrical kettle having a body, an electric heating element operatively positioned within the body, an electrical socket located on the body for receiving an electric plug and electrically connected to the electric heating element and means for controlling the electric heating element operatively connected thereto, the improvement which comprises: a base member constructed of a plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water, said base member having a metal plate bridge member set therein which stands away from the base and being effective to prevent direct contact between said electric heating element and said base member; a cylindrical side wall integral with said base member and constructed of a plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water; an upper rim member secured on an upper edge of said cylindrical side wall and having an aperture therein; a lid adapted to cover said aperture; a handle having both ends connected to said upper rim member and extending over said aperture; and a spout extending from said side wall and communicating with the interior of the kettle body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an electrical kettle having a body, an electric heating element operatively positioned within the body, an electrical socket located on the body for receiving an electric plug and electrically connected to the electric heating element and means for controlling the electric heating element operatively connected thereto, the improvement which comprises: a base member constructed of a plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water, said base member having a metal plate bridge member set therein which stands away from the base and being effective to prevent direct contact between said electric heating element and said base member; a cylindrical side wall integral with said base member and constructed of a plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water; an upper rim member secured on an upper edge of said cylindrical side wall and having an aperture therein; a lid adapted to cover said aperture; a handle having both ends connected to said upper rim member and extending over said aperture; and a spout extending from said side wall and communicating with the interior of the kettle body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
An electric kettle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the base and the rim member each project beyond the side wall and have corresponding circumferential grooves in their projecting portions, and further comprising a sheet of decorative material which surrounds the side wall, the sheet having edges accommodated in the grooves in the base and the rim member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electric kettle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the side wall has bolt holes extending from top to bottom and bolts are passed through the bolt holes to secure the rim member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
An electric kettle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the side wall has holes therein extending from top to bottom and the rim member has studs formed thereon, the holes have reduced portions into which project the studs and nuts are threaded on to the studs by being passed up the holes thereby securing the rim member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electric kettle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the spout is moulded as a separate part of plastics material capable of withstanding boiling water, the spout has a flat panel, the side wall has an aperture therein, there are channels formed about the aperture in the side wall, and said flat panel of the spout fits said channels and is secured therein.
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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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |