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US4095499A
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Electrical household appliance equipped with a removable accessory such as a vegetable cutter
Assignee: Moulinex SA
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Filing: 1977-02-01
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-02-01
Abstract
Abstract In an electrically operable household appliance of the kind in which a detachable accessory, such as a vegetable cutter, is seated on the top of a base and includes a casing which contains working elements adapted to be coupled to the output shaft of an electric motor which is housed in the base and is controlled by a switch which is operable by a key situated in the top part of the base and is actuated by a push-button mounted on the accessory, the casing of the accessory is fixed to the base by at least one fastener comprising a hook which is articulated on the casing and has a hook portion arranged to come into engagement with the base, and the push-button is mounted on the hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Edouard Pierre Julien Ades
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/04; A47J43/06; A47J43/046; A47J43/07; A47J43/075; A47J43/0761; A47J43/0772; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7684; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8759; Y10T83/8789; Y10T83/8791; Y10T83/95; Y10T83/96
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An electrically operable household appliance comprising a base having a top arranged to constitute a seat for a detachable accessory, including a working bowl and a cover removably covering the bowl, said bowl containing working elements adapted to be coupled to the output shaft of an electric motor which is housed in the base and is controlled by at least one switch which is operable by a key situated in the top part of the base and is actuated by a push button mounted on the accessory for movement between an operative position, in which the key is brought into its working position, and an inoperative position, in which the key is in its position of rest, said accessory being fixed to the base by at least one fastener comprising a hook articulated on the cover and the hook portion of which is releasably engageable with the base, wherein the push-button is mounted on the hook and is slidable in a guide on said hook between said operative position and said inoperative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An electrically operable household appliance comprising a base having a top arranged to constitute a seat for a detachable accessory, including a working bowl and a cover removably covering the bowl, said bowl containing working elements adapted to be coupled to the output shaft of an electric motor which is housed in the base and is controlled by at least one switch which is operable by a key situated in the top part of the base and is actuated by a push button mounted on the accessory for movement between an operative position, in which the key is brought into its working position, and an inoperative position, in which the key is in its position of rest, said accessory being fixed to the base by at least one fastener comprising a hook articulated on the cover and the hook portion of which is releasably engageable with the base, wherein the push-button is mounted on the hook and is slidable in a guide on said hook between said operative position and said inoperative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the guide extends lengthwise of the hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
An appliance according to claim 2, wherein the key of the switch is movable vertically in the base and a slide is interposed between the push-button and the key, said slide being mounted in a recess in the base of the working bowl and arranged to slide vertically between an operative position in which the key is brought into its working position, and an inoperative position in which the key is in its position of rest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An appliance according to claim 3, in which said slide slides upwardly from said operative position to said inoperative position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An appliance according to claim 3, wherein the slide is returned to its operative position by resilient means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An appliance according to claim 5, wherein the push-button has a lateral stud engageable with a horizontal bearing surface on the slide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the appliance comprises two control switches and the operating key of one of the switches is held in the working position by a rigid finger fastened to the bowl and the operating key of the other switch is actuated by means of the push-button mounted on the fastening hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is of the toggle-clamp type and the hook is articulated on the cover by a rocking stirrup interposed between the cover and the end of the hook opposite the end thereof which comprises said hook portion.
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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |