US4511039A
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Hamburger holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-22
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Granted: 1985-04-16
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Expires: 2003-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding a hamburger during its consumption is described. The holder includes a thin hourglass-shaped body member formed at either of its enlarged ends with a U-shaped jaw. The body member is formed of a semi-rigid plastic which flexes about its narrow central portion or is formed with a fold line that serves as a hinge, whereby the jaws can be drawn towards one another. A user can grip a hamburger between the jaws thereby avoiding excessive finger contact with the foodstuff during consumption.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanislaw Siemek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A hamburger holder comprising a body member formed of a semi-rigid material, the body member having a central portion, a first end portion formed with a first generally U-shaped open jaw, and a second end portion formed with a second generally U-shaped open jaw, the first jaw being narrower and shallower than the second jaw to enable the first jaw to enter the second jaw, and the body member being adapted to permit pivoting of the first jaw about the central portion towards the second jaw between an open position in which a hamburger can be received in the jaws and a closed position in which the jaws are orientated substantially in aligned opposing relationship with the first jaw contacting one of the top and the bottom of the hamburger and overlaying the side of the hamburger and with the second jaw contacting the other of the top and bottom of the hamburger and overlaying the side of the hamburger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A hamburger holder comprising a body member formed of a semi-rigid material, the body member having a central portion, a first end portion formed with a first generally U-shaped open jaw, and a second end portion formed with a second generally U-shaped open jaw, the first jaw being narrower and shallower than the second jaw to enable the first jaw to enter the second jaw, and the body member being adapted to permit pivoting of the first jaw about the central portion towards the second jaw between an open position in which a hamburger can be received in the jaws and a closed position in which the jaws are orientated substantially in aligned opposing relationship with the first jaw contacting one of the top and the bottom of the hamburger and overlaying the side of the hamburger and with the second jaw contacting the other of the top and bottom of the hamburger and overlaying the side of the hamburger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hamburger holder as claimed in claim 1 in which the material of the body member is sufficiently flexible to permit the pivotting of the first jaw towards the second jaw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A hamburger holder as claimed in claim 1 in which the central portion is formed with hinge means which permit pivotting of the first jaw towards the second jaw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hamburger holder as claimed in claim 1 in which the body member has substantially an hourglass shape, the first and second end portions being larger than the central portion.
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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) | 1988-04-15 | 1988-10-15 | 1989-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-15 | 1992-10-15 | 1993-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-15 | 1996-10-15 | 1997-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |