US4266668A
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Telescoping sliced bread dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-27
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A telescoping dispenser having two interconnecting tray portions. The first tray portion has a tray for receiving a loaf of sliced bread, a guide for a second smaller telescoping tray and a handle for gripping the dispenser above the center of gravity. The second tray portion has a flap hinged at one end with a perforation in the flap for holding the twisted end of a plastic bread wrapper.
Inventors
- 👤 Yong K. Paek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/02; A47J47/08; A47J47/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A telescoping dispensing tray for holding the end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising: (a) a first tray portion having a bottom, two sides, an end connected to said two sides and bottom and an open end; (b) a handle connected to said first tray portion; (c) a second tray portion having a second tray bottom, two second tray sides connected to said second tray bottom and a second tray end hinged to said second tray bottom; (d) said hinged second tray end having means for securing and sealing said end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising a perforation located in said hinged second tray end and a slot connecting said perforations and an edge of said hinged second tray end; and (e) said first tray portion having means for guiding said second tray portion into telescoping relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A telescoping dispensing tray for holding the end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising: (a) a first tray portion having a bottom, two sides, an end connected to said two sides and bottom and an open end; (b) a handle connected to said first tray portion; (c) a second tray portion having a second tray bottom, two second tray sides connected to said second tray bottom and a second tray end hinged to said second tray bottom; (d) said hinged second tray end having means for securing and sealing said end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising a perforation located in said hinged second tray end and a slot connecting said perforations and an edge of said hinged second tray end; and (e) said first tray portion having means for guiding said second tray portion into telescoping relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing tray of claim 1, wherein said means for securing the end is a plurality of said perforations and slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dispensing tray of claim 1, wherein said means for guiding are grooves on the upper portion of said two sides parallel to said bottom engaging the upper edges of said two second tray sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dispensing tray of claim 3, having first stop means of said grooves at said open end and second stop means of said upper edges for limiting the range of telescoping of said first and second tray portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dispensing tray of claim 1, wherein said handle has a first post attached to the upper edge of said end and second and third posts attached to the upper edges of said two sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing tray of claim 5, wherein said second and third posts depart from the vertical away from said open end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The dispensing tray of claim 1, wherein said handle comprises an inverted U connected to the upper edges of said two sides, pivot means on said inverted U and a hand grip attached to said pivot means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The dispensing tray of claim 1, wherein said handle has pivot means on said two sides, a first end of said handle connected to said pivot means, a second end of said handle having finger grasping means and means between said handle and said two sides for maintaining said handle at any given angle to the vertical.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
140 words
A telescoping dispensing tray for holding the end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising: (a) a first tray portion having a bottom, two sides, an end connected to said two sides and bottom and an open end; (b) a handle connected to said first tray portion; (c) a second tray portion having a second tray bottom, two second tray sides connected to said second tray bottom and a second tray end hinged to one of said second tray sides; (d) said hinged second tray end having means for securing and sealing said end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising a perforation located in said hinged second tray end and a slot connecting said perforations and an edge of said hinged second tray end; and (e) said first tray portion having means for guiding said second tray portion into telescoping relationship.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
A telescoping dispensing tray for holding the end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising: (a) a first tray portion having a bottom, two sides, an end connected to said two sides and bottom and an open end; (b) a handle connected to said first tray portion; (c) a second tray portion having a second tray bottom, two second tray sides connected to said second tray bottom and a second tray end hinged to one of said second tray sides; (d) said hinged second tray end having means for securing and sealing said end of a twisted plastic wrapper comprising a perforation located in said hinged second tray end and a slot connecting said perforations and an edge of said hinged second tray end; and (e) said first tray portion having means for guiding said second tray portion into telescoping relationship.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dispensing tray of claim 9, wherein said means for securing and sealing the end is a plurality of said perforations and slots.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dispensing tray of claim 9, wherein said means for guiding are grooves on the upper portion of said two sides parallel to said bottom engaging the upper edges of said two second tray sides.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dispensing tray of claim 11, having first stop means on said grooves at said open end and second stop means on said upper edges for limiting the range of telescoping of said first and second tray portions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dispensing tray of claim 9, wherein said handle has a first post attached to the upper edge of said end and second and third posts attached to the upper edges of said two sides.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dispensing tray of claim 13, wherein said second and third posts depart from the vertical away from said open end.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The dispensing tray of claim 9, wherein said handle comprises an inverted U connected to the upper edges of said two sides, pivot means on said inverted U and a hand grip attached to said pivot means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The dispensing tray of claim 9, wherein said handle has pivot means on said two sides, a first end of said handle connected to said pivot means, a second end of said handle having finger grasping means and means between said handle and said two sides for maintaining said handle at any given angle to the vertical.
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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) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |