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US4520633A
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Salad bowl
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-23
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Granted: 1985-06-04
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Expires: 2004-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A bowl for keeping displayed food chilled includes a flat lid within its interior secured to its sides, thereby defining an upper, food-containing receptacle and a lower, ice-containing chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Roberta L. Hoydic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/30; A47G23/00; A47G23/04; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/081; F25D2303/084; F25D2303/0845; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/90; Y02A40/963
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A receptacle comprising: a wall having an inner dimension; a substantially planar lid having an outer dimension substantially the same as said inner dimension of said wall; a bottom affixed to one end of said wall; means for detachably lockingly securing said lid to said wall located at a point between said bottom and the top of said wall, said lid securing means defining an upper wall portion and a lower wall portion; wherein said lower wall portion, said bottom and said lid define a chamber in said receptacle and wherein said lid and said upper wall portion define an open receptacle portion; and means for detaching said lid from said wall secured to said lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A receptacle comprising: a wall having an inner dimension; a substantially planar lid having an outer dimension substantially the same as said inner dimension of said wall; a bottom affixed to one end of said wall; means for detachably lockingly securing said lid to said wall located at a point between said bottom and the top of said wall, said lid securing means defining an upper wall portion and a lower wall portion; wherein said lower wall portion, said bottom and said lid define a chamber in said receptacle and wherein said lid and said upper wall portion define an open receptacle portion; and means for detaching said lid from said wall secured to said lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein means for cooling the contents of said bowl is contained in said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said open receptacle portion defines a chamber for receiving food therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises: at least one lip portion adjacent the edge of said lid; and at least one detent means upon said wall for receiving said lip portion;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said detent means comprises a groove extending around the interior of said wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein said groove has an approximately rectangular cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said means for detaching said lid from said wall comprises at least one tab member extending inwardly from the rim of said lid.
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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) | 1988-06-03 | 1988-12-03 | 1989-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-03 | 1992-12-03 | 1993-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-03 | 1996-12-03 | 1997-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |