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US3837100A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Food-handling guides for refrigerators and freezers

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-02-09
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Abstract

Abstract A chart for identifying enclosed food items deposited in a refrigerator or freezer. The chart is attachable on the front or side of the refrigerator, and has a row of numbers denoting corresponding food items. Pressure-adhesive tabs bearing the numbers are applied to the food containers when the food items are deposited. The tabs are of a pale color for foods which may remain, but of a warning color - such as red - for foods which are perishable and should be removed soon. The chart has index legends - such as letters of the alphabet - to indicate the refrigerator shelves on which the numbered food items have been placed; and lettered self-adhesive tabs are applied in the regrigerator entrance in upward alphabetical order identifying the shelves. The chart also has a column for entering related index legends of the number of servings obtainable from the food items, and a column for the dates on which they are deposited. All entries on the chart are made with a pen containing a watersoluble ink which is non-toxic, and may be erased with a moist swab; and a receptacle is mounted on the chart for keeping tabs and ink pens handy.

Inventors

  • 👤 M Guida

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 07:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 210 words
An identifying guide for enclosed food items deposited in the chill and freezer compartments of a refrigerator comprising a chart for entering identifying information about each food item, means to permanently designate each section of said refrigerator in collation with said chart and means to identify each food item in collation with said chart and simultaneously indicate its perishability, said chart comprising a plurality of horizontally positioned and spaced lines on the chart face to enter information on each food item, a plurality of vertical lines spaced across said horizontal lines to establish a series of columns for entering, respectively on each horizontal line, the numerical identification of the food item to be deposited in said refrigerator, the designated section within the refrigerator where the food item is to be placed, the written identification of the food item, the quantity of said food item and the date of deposit in the designated section of said refrigerator, said chart further having a glossy plastic surface suitable for receiving each of said entries in an ink which is non-toxic and water-soluble for deletion of an entry when the food item is withdrawn from the refrigerator, the said chart also having means to mount said chart on the exterior surface of said refrigerator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 210 words
An identifying guide for enclosed food items deposited in the chill and freezer compartments of a refrigerator comprising a chart for entering identifying information about each food item, means to permanently designate each section of said refrigerator in collation with said chart and means to identify each food item in collation with said chart and simultaneously indicate its perishability, said chart comprising a plurality of horizontally positioned and spaced lines on the chart face to enter information on each food item, a plurality of vertical lines spaced across said horizontal lines to establish a series of columns for entering, respectively on each horizontal line, the numerical identification of the food item to be deposited in said refrigerator, the designated section within the refrigerator where the food item is to be placed, the written identification of the food item, the quantity of said food item and the date of deposit in the designated section of said refrigerator, said chart further having a glossy plastic surface suitable for receiving each of said entries in an ink which is non-toxic and water-soluble for deletion of an entry when the food item is withdrawn from the refrigerator, the said chart also having means to mount said chart on the exterior surface of said refrigerator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 74 words
The identifying guide according to claim 1 wherein said food identifying means comprises a colored tab to be affixed to said enclosed food item, said tab having a surface to receive a number corresponding to the numerical identification of said food item on said chart, said tab being of a red color to indicate early perishability of said food item and of a pale color to indicate a delayed perishability of said food item.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
The identifying guide according to claim 1, including a pocket affixed to the upper part of said chart to hold a plurality of said food identifying means.

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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) 1977-09-23 1978-03-25 1978-09-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-09-23 1982-03-25 1982-09-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-09-23 1986-03-25 1986-09-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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