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US4060293A
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Protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-14
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A device that is adapted to protect one from the irritating emission produced when peeling onions and the like; the device permits the peeling operation to be carried out under a transparent shield.
Inventors
- 👤 Irene Waiters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/26; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A protective device especially adapted for use when working with sensory irritating foodstuff items, comprising a cover member having a substantially centrally disposed transparent bubble portion and at least two support members disposed substantially perpendicular to said cover member and integral therewith, said at least two support members pivotably secured to said cover member, said support members pivot between substantially vertical use and horizontal storage positions relative to said cover member, whereby said support members when in said substantially vertical use position provide vertical support of said cover member above a work surface for said sensory irritating items.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A protective device especially adapted for use when working with sensory irritating foodstuff items, comprising a cover member having a substantially centrally disposed transparent bubble portion and at least two support members disposed substantially perpendicular to said cover member and integral therewith, said at least two support members pivotably secured to said cover member, said support members pivot between substantially vertical use and horizontal storage positions relative to said cover member, whereby said support members when in said substantially vertical use position provide vertical support of said cover member above a work surface for said sensory irritating items.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said support members are legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said support members are a pair of first and second opposing parallel side members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as defined in claim 3 further including a third side wall member perpendicularly adjacent said first and second members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said bubble portion and said cover portion are unitary.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |