US3908535A
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Apparatus for receiving articles for immersion into a fluid for cooking
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-14
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A container for receiving items for immersion in a cooking fluid includes a basket receiving frame of members defining a generally cylindrical configuration for receiving therewithin a pair of semicircular shaped baskets having walls of expanded metal or the like. Each basket includes a channel on an upper portion of a straight side thereof which is slidable over a respective one of a pair of rods mounted at an upper location within the frame to support the basket. A similar pair of rods are located at a lower location within the frame to provide horizontal support to the basket.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry Dale Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/16; A47J36/20; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A container for receiving items for immersion in a cooking fluid, comprising: a frame, including upper and lower circular shaped frames, a plurality of rods interconnecting said upper and lower circular shaped frames spacing said upper and lower circular shaped frames apart, and two pair of parallel rails, attached between a pair of said rods, said two pairs of rails each pair being disposed mutually parallel, one being located near a top portion of said rods, the other being located adjacent a bottom portion of said rods; a pair of baskets of semicircular cross-section shape having a straight side and a curved side of radius approximately equal to a radius of said upper and lower circular shaped frames; a pair of channels each attached to a respective one of said baskets, upon the straight side adjacent a top portion thereof, said channel slidably receiving one of said rails of said pair of rails adjacent the top portion of said rods, said bottom located pair of rails bearing upon a bottom portion of said baskets to present horizontal support therefor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A container for receiving items for immersion in a cooking fluid, comprising: a frame, including upper and lower circular shaped frames, a plurality of rods interconnecting said upper and lower circular shaped frames spacing said upper and lower circular shaped frames apart, and two pair of parallel rails, attached between a pair of said rods, said two pairs of rails each pair being disposed mutually parallel, one being located near a top portion of said rods, the other being located adjacent a bottom portion of said rods; a pair of baskets of semicircular cross-section shape having a straight side and a curved side of radius approximately equal to a radius of said upper and lower circular shaped frames; a pair of channels each attached to a respective one of said baskets, upon the straight side adjacent a top portion thereof, said channel slidably receiving one of said rails of said pair of rails adjacent the top portion of said rods, said bottom located pair of rails bearing upon a bottom portion of said baskets to present horizontal support therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said baskets are expanded metal on the sides and bottom, and having an open top.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |