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Water damage preventer pan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-29
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Granted: 1983-11-08
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Expires: 2002-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A water damage preventer pan has a horizontal support arrangement for an appliance to be set down on but a bottom sloped to a drain, and an unusually sturdy construction; the construction is of unitary plastic and the horizontal support arrangement includes a plurality of blocks inside the perimeter buttressing a rim outside them, both joining a bottom which is wedge-shaped in section so that it can rest flat on a floor but can drain rapidly down a good slope.
Inventors
- 👤 George D. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:49
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H9/00; F24H9/16; F24H9/17; A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/421; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/081; F24H9/06; F24H9/20; F24H9/2007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
In a system of a pan with bottom, a rim and a drain for catching spillage from an appliance and draining same away, the improvement comprising: said bottom sloping to said drain from all points, and a plurality of blocks around the perimeter of the pan within said rim, said plurality of blocks having co-planar tops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
In a system of a pan with bottom, a rim and a drain for catching spillage from an appliance and draining same away, the improvement comprising: said bottom sloping to said drain from all points, and a plurality of blocks around the perimeter of the pan within said rim, said plurality of blocks having co-planar tops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a system as recited in claim 1, said system being unitary, of one-piece thermoplastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, said blocks supporting said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, said bottom sloping provided by said bottom being wedge-shaped in section thickest away from said drain and thinnest proximate said drain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, said pan being rectangular in plan view.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a system as recited in claim 2, said pan being circular in plan view.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a system as recited in claim 6, said drain passing through a said block.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a system as recited in claim 6, said drain including an integral drainpipe protrusion laterally from said bottom.
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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) | 1986-11-07 | 1987-05-09 | 1987-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-07 | 1991-05-09 | 1991-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-07 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |