US4506799A
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Fruit bowl
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-06
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Granted: 1985-03-26
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Expires: 2003-09-06
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a bowl for storing fruit or vegetables in such a manner as to minimize spoilage. The bowl is mounted on a pedestal and has holes in the bottom to permit the entrance of air. Formed on the inner surface of the bowl are a plurality of ribs which support the fruit or vegetables with minimal surface contact and also form channels for the flow of air therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley I. Mason, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A receptacle for storing fruit while minimizing any tendency of the fruit to spoil, including a generally concave bowl having openings in the lower portion thereof, a hollow pedestal base having air inlets therein, said base supporting said bowl and said air inlets connecting through said base with said openings in said bowl to provide a convective air flow pattern upwardly through said base and into said bowl, a plurality of rounded, raidal, spaced ribs on the inner surface of said bowl so spaced as to support fruit above the inner surface of said bowl, said openings being surrounded by said ribs, whereby fruit may be held in said bowl spaced from the inner surface thereof and subjected to ambient conventive air flow to minimize the spoiling thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A receptacle for storing fruit while minimizing any tendency of the fruit to spoil, including a generally concave bowl having openings in the lower portion thereof, a hollow pedestal base having air inlets therein, said base supporting said bowl and said air inlets connecting through said base with said openings in said bowl to provide a convective air flow pattern upwardly through said base and into said bowl, a plurality of rounded, raidal, spaced ribs on the inner surface of said bowl so spaced as to support fruit above the inner surface of said bowl, said openings being surrounded by said ribs, whereby fruit may be held in said bowl spaced from the inner surface thereof and subjected to ambient conventive air flow to minimize the spoiling thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A receptacle as set forth in claim 1 in which said pedestal base includes arcuate feet forming said air inlets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein said ribs are spaced not less than 0.25 inch nor more than 2 inches apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the fruit-contacting surface of each rib is not less than 1/64 inch nor more than 1/4 inch in width.
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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) | 1988-03-25 | 1988-09-24 | 1989-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-25 | 1992-09-24 | 1993-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-25 | 1996-09-24 | 1997-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |