US4342903A
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Snail reheater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-31
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Granted: 1982-08-03
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Expires: 2000-03-31
Abstract
Abstract Novel assembly for reheating snails. The assembly comprises at least one snail tray having a plurality of depressions. The depressions are adapted to receive a single snail. The assembly further comprises a heating apparatus comprising a series of depressions corresponding to those of the snail tray on the top surface of the heating apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Hoogstoel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/24; A47J36/2483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Novel assembly for reheating snails, said assembly comprising at least one snail tray having a plurality of depressions, said depressions being configured and adapted to receive a single snail wherein each of said depressions in said at least one snail tray is formed to have the shape of a snail shell, and a heating apparatus, said heating apparatus comprising a series of heating apparatus depressions corresponding in shape and position to said depressions of said at least one snail tray on the top surface of said heating apparatus, each of said depressions in the top surface of said heating apparatus being formed to have the shape of a snail shell, and wherein said at least one snail tray is mounted on said heating apparatus whereby said depressions of said at least one snail tray fit within corresponding heating apparatus depressions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Novel assembly for reheating snails, said assembly comprising at least one snail tray having a plurality of depressions, said depressions being configured and adapted to receive a single snail wherein each of said depressions in said at least one snail tray is formed to have the shape of a snail shell, and a heating apparatus, said heating apparatus comprising a series of heating apparatus depressions corresponding in shape and position to said depressions of said at least one snail tray on the top surface of said heating apparatus, each of said depressions in the top surface of said heating apparatus being formed to have the shape of a snail shell, and wherein said at least one snail tray is mounted on said heating apparatus whereby said depressions of said at least one snail tray fit within corresponding heating apparatus depressions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The novel assembly as defined by claim 1 wherein said heating apparatus is a hot-plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The novel assembly as defined by claim 1 wherein each of said depressions in said at least one snail tray further comprises at least one secondary depression, said secondary depression being smaller and oriented differently from said depression in said at least one snail tray within which said secondary depression is located.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The novel assembly as defined by claim 1 further comprising a cover designed for covering said snail tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The novel assembly as defined by any one of claims 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein said at least one snail tray comprises, along its periphery, a gutter adapted to extend beyond the edge of said heating apparatus, said gutter being adapted to collect sauce during reheating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The novel assembly as defined by claim 1 comprising a plurality of said snail trays adapted to be served to different individuals.
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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) | 1985-08-02 | 1986-02-01 | 1986-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-02 | 1990-02-01 | 1990-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-02 | 1994-02-01 | 1994-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |