US3933645A
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Deep fat fryer trap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A deep fat fryer trap receivable in the fryer well has imperforate trap portions extending along opposite margins of the bottom wall and an oil straining portion along a narrow medial portion of the bottom wall. The side walls have upper marginal edges closely fitting the well walls. Oil straining portions are also disposed in the side walls spaced upwardly from the bottom.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Keramidas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1295; A47J37/1223; B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/11; B01D29/13; B01D29/23; B01D29/27; B01D29/96
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A deep fat fryer trap having bottom, side and end walls connected to form a box-like structure, said bottom wall sloping upwardly from the opposite side wall to a ridge portion along the medial area thereby defining a pair of crumb traps along opposite sides of the ridge portion of the bottom wall, said bottom wall being imperforate except for the ridge portion, a crumb strainer screen disposed along said ridge portion, said side and end walls being largely open and having crumb strainer screens extending across the open areas thereof, baffle means extending over the pair of traps and spaced upwardly therefrom in substantially parallel relation with the bottom wall to isolate crumbs in the traps from cooking oil above the baffles, an apron connected to and extending laterally from the upper edge of one of the end walls, the upper edges of the remaining end and side walls flaring laterally outwardly to substantially meet the walls of a fryer well when the trap is placed therein, and a lifting handle connected to said apron and projecting outwardly there beyond.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A deep fat fryer trap having bottom, side and end walls connected to form a box-like structure, said bottom wall sloping upwardly from the opposite side wall to a ridge portion along the medial area thereby defining a pair of crumb traps along opposite sides of the ridge portion of the bottom wall, said bottom wall being imperforate except for the ridge portion, a crumb strainer screen disposed along said ridge portion, said side and end walls being largely open and having crumb strainer screens extending across the open areas thereof, baffle means extending over the pair of traps and spaced upwardly therefrom in substantially parallel relation with the bottom wall to isolate crumbs in the traps from cooking oil above the baffles, an apron connected to and extending laterally from the upper edge of one of the end walls, the upper edges of the remaining end and side walls flaring laterally outwardly to substantially meet the walls of a fryer well when the trap is placed therein, and a lifting handle connected to said apron and projecting outwardly there beyond.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
A deep fat fryer trap comprising bottom, side and end walls, said bottom wall sloping upwardly from said side walls to a medial ridge portion, said walls having imperforate portions defining crumb traps along opposite edges of the bottom wall adjacent the side walls, said bottom wall having a narrow crumb strainer extending along the medial ridge portion between the traps, baffle means extending over the crumb traps in spaced relation above the bottom wall for isolating the crumb traps, and the upper marginal edges of said side and end walls adapted to extend above the level of oil in a fryer well within which the trap is received.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A deep fat fryer trap comprising bottom, side and end walls, said bottom wall sloping upwardly from said side walls to a medial ridge portion, said walls having imperforate portions defining crumb traps along opposite edges of the bottom wall adjacent the side walls, said bottom wall having a narrow crumb strainer extending along the medial ridge portion between the traps, baffle means extending over the crumb traps in spaced relation above the bottom wall for isolating the crumb traps, and the upper marginal edges of said side and end walls adapted to extend above the level of oil in a fryer well within which the trap is received.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined by claim 2 characterized in that said side and end walls have crumb strainer areas extending throughout a major portion of each but spaced inwardly from the marginal edges thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention defined by claim 2 characterized in that an apron portion extends laterally from the upper edge of one end wall to provide a crumb catcher, and a lifting handle is connected to said apron whereby the trap may be lifted into or out of the well.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention defined by claim 2 characterized in that the upper marginal edges of the side and end walls are flared outwardly substantially to meet the well walls of a fryer in which the trap is received.
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) | 1979-01-19 | 1979-07-21 | 1980-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-19 | 1983-07-21 | 1984-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-19 | 1987-07-21 | 1988-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |