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Towel warmer and holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-02
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Granted: 1985-12-17
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Expires: 2003-06-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to electric warming of towels, with a vertical member providing support to a series of spaced parallel horizontal members which receive, store and warm the towels. The heating element, being a line type heater, is enclosed within the vertical support member and is connected to any appropriate standard A.C. power source.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/04; A47K10/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for warming and holding towels comprising in combination: a single, solid vertical support means, attached thereto, by bonding means, a single hollow vertical support means; attached to the hollow vertical support means, by bonding means, a plurality of horizontal, spaced apart holding means; contained within the hollow vertical support means, a heating means for the purpose of heating the hollow vertical support means and the plurality of horizontal spaced apart holding means; the horizontal holding means are spaced apart a sufficient vertical distance to receive and store a folded towel; attached to each horizontal holding means is a flap, of sufficient size to reach the next lower horizontal holding means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for warming and holding towels comprising in combination: a single, solid vertical support means, attached thereto, by bonding means, a single hollow vertical support means; attached to the hollow vertical support means, by bonding means, a plurality of horizontal, spaced apart holding means; contained within the hollow vertical support means, a heating means for the purpose of heating the hollow vertical support means and the plurality of horizontal spaced apart holding means; the horizontal holding means are spaced apart a sufficient vertical distance to receive and store a folded towel; attached to each horizontal holding means is a flap, of sufficient size to reach the next lower horizontal holding means.
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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) | 1988-12-16 | 1989-06-17 | 1989-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-16 | 1993-06-17 | 1993-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-16 | 1997-06-17 | 1997-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |