US3944786A
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Cooking tray with control indicator means
Assignee: SEG Hausgeraete GmbH
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Filing: 1974-09-24
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A cooking tray is disclosed in which a carrier of tempered glass is mounted on a support surface between the support surface and the heating element. The carrier is insulated to protect it from the heat of the heating element by thermal sealing means comprising in one embodiment an intermediate ring surrounding the heating element having a layer of insulation attached to the intermediate ring. Moisture seals are also provided between the carrier and the heating element to prevent moisture from entering between the carrier and the heating element. Various alternative embodiments illustrating the concept of utilizing the carrier of tempered glass with an intermediate ring, heat insulation and moisture sealing means to permit the combination of various heating elements with a carrier of tempered glass are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Detterbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:58
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C7/00; F24C7/08; F24C7/082; F24C15/00; F24C15/10; F24C15/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A cooking tray comprising: a. a cooking unit having at least one heating unit; b. a carrier member of tempered glass disposed in spaced relation below said cooking unit, said carrier having at least one opening adapted to permit the connection of the cooking unit to the carrier; c. a sealing means having low thermal conductivity disposed around the circumference of the heating element and connecting the carrier and the heating to thermally insulate the carrier from the heating element; d. fastening means mounted on the bottom side of the carrier member and passing through the opening in the member to detachably fasten together member and the cooking unit; e. a first control element having a first operating control disposed below said carrier and coupled to control said heating element; and f. a first identification carrier coupled to said first operating control and disposed so as to be visable through said carrier to provide an indication of the position of said first control element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A cooking tray comprising: a. a cooking unit having at least one heating unit; b. a carrier member of tempered glass disposed in spaced relation below said cooking unit, said carrier having at least one opening adapted to permit the connection of the cooking unit to the carrier; c. a sealing means having low thermal conductivity disposed around the circumference of the heating element and connecting the carrier and the heating to thermally insulate the carrier from the heating element; d. fastening means mounted on the bottom side of the carrier member and passing through the opening in the member to detachably fasten together member and the cooking unit; e. a first control element having a first operating control disposed below said carrier and coupled to control said heating element; and f. a first identification carrier coupled to said first operating control and disposed so as to be visable through said carrier to provide an indication of the position of said first control element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 1 wherein the bottom of the first carrier has an opaque mask having a window to view the identification carriers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 2 wherein the mask is made from material of high heat conducitivity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 1 and further including a second heating element, said second heating element having associated therewith a second control element and operating control and further including a second identification carrier coupled to said second control element to provide an indication of the position of said second control element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 4 wherein the identification carriers are arranged adjacent to each other at an edge portion of the carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 5 wherein the edge portion extends parallel to the front edge of the cooking tray, and the operating controls associated with the control elements are arranged in a row adjacent to each other in a level below the carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cooking tray in accordance with claim 6 wherein the identification carrier is a hollow drum, open on one side, mounted directly on a shaft extending above the control element between the operating control and the control element.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |