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US4204607A
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Cooking utensil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-02
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Granted: 1980-05-27
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Expires: 1998-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A stainless steel cooking utensil is provided with a bottom layer or insert fully enclosed between the base of the cooking utensil and a protective outer base member to eliminate dirt and grease catching spaces. A brazing material is provided all around the bottom layer, which may be made of aluminum and which is disc-shaped, while the peripheral rim of the protective member, which may be made of stainless steel, may be flared upwardly and outwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Tarcisio Zani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Stainless steel cooking utensil comprising a base surface, a protective member having a surface opposed to said base surface and a disc-like insert positioned between said base surface and said insert and attached thereto, said insert being enclosed fully between said base surface of said utensil and said opposing surface of said protective member, said protective member having a peripheral rim running adjacent the periphery of said insert so as to define therewith a spacing, a brazing material being provided between the surfaces to be attached, said brazing material extending within and fully occupying said spacing between said peripheral rim of said protective member and said base surface of said utensil whereby said insert is fully enclosed by said protective member and said protective member is fully attached to both said insert and said bottom surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Stainless steel cooking utensil comprising a base surface, a protective member having a surface opposed to said base surface and a disc-like insert positioned between said base surface and said insert and attached thereto, said insert being enclosed fully between said base surface of said utensil and said opposing surface of said protective member, said protective member having a peripheral rim running adjacent the periphery of said insert so as to define therewith a spacing, a brazing material being provided between the surfaces to be attached, said brazing material extending within and fully occupying said spacing between said peripheral rim of said protective member and said base surface of said utensil whereby said insert is fully enclosed by said protective member and said protective member is fully attached to both said insert and said bottom surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cooking utensil according to claim 1, wherein said protective member fully encloses said insert and is itself attached to the said base surface of the utensil, so as to form therewith a continuous surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cooking utensil according to claim 1 wherein said insert is made of aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cooking utensil according to claim 1 wherein said peripheral rim of said protective member is flared outwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cooking utensil according to claim 1 wherein said brazing material completely fills the space between said base surface and said insert and between said insert and said protective member to thereby eliminate dirt and grease catching spaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cooking utensil according to claim 1 wherein said protective member is made of stainless steel.
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) | 1983-05-27 | 1983-11-26 | 1984-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-27 | 1987-11-26 | 1988-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-27 | 1991-11-26 | 1992-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |