US3881211A
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Grease mop for dietary control
Assignee: Pro Diet Mop Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-15
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-11-15
Abstract
Abstract The present disclosure is directed to a mop for removing oil or grease from foods during cooking and comprises a base flat strip of molded polypropylene having branches extending from one side of the strip, each branch having a plurality of sub-branches ending therefrom and the strip being rolled in a volute curve and a handle secured to the thus rolled strip on the side away from the branches.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert M Rhodes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/20; A46; A46B; A46B3/00; A46B3/005; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/28; A47J43/284; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922; Y10S210/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An oil or grease mop for dietary control when cooking foods containing oil or grease comprising: a. a thin long flat base strip of polypropylene, b. branch strips extending off one side of said strip spaced along said strip at substantially uniform spacings, c. a plurality of sub-branches extending off each branch strip, d. said flat base strip being wound in a volute curve so that all depending branches are not placed in radial alignment, and e. handle means secured to said volute wound base strip on the side of said flat base strip opposite to the side from which said branch strips extend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An oil or grease mop for dietary control when cooking foods containing oil or grease comprising: a. a thin long flat base strip of polypropylene, b. branch strips extending off one side of said strip spaced along said strip at substantially uniform spacings, c. a plurality of sub-branches extending off each branch strip, d. said flat base strip being wound in a volute curve so that all depending branches are not placed in radial alignment, and e. handle means secured to said volute wound base strip on the side of said flat base strip opposite to the side from which said branch strips extend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the thickness of the branch strips is substantially one-half the thickness of the base strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mop as claimed in claim 2 wherein the handle means is bonded to the volute base 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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |