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Revolving saucepan turntable
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-03
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Granted: 1986-07-08
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Expires: 2005-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A revolving motor-driven turntable for a saucepan which automatically moves and mixes liquid food being cooked over a gas burner. The motion imparted to the food by the revolution of the saucepan eliminates the need of stirring.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Clegg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:59
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C3/00; F24C3/08; F24C3/085; A; A47; A47J; A47J27/00; A47J27/14; A47J37/00; A47J37/04; A47J37/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A cooking appliance comprising a revolving saucepan turntable (RST), an annular frame (12) positioned beneath and supporting said turntable, said turntable comprising a support rack (1), a cylindrical wall (2) and a conical base (3), said support rack comprising eight radial rods (4) occupying a horizontal plane and an elevated central hub (5), said rods extending outwardly from said hub to an upper edge of said cylindrical wall to which said rods are integrally adjoined, said cylindrical wall comprising a hollow cylinder having a smooth outer surface, an electric motor (EM) mounted on said annular frame and having a rubber-rimmed shaft which is adapted to engage and revolve said turntable and a saucepan thereon, said conical base comprising a conical plate having a central opening (6) therein and adapted to receive a stem of a gas burner therethrough, said annular frame having a plurality of tapered rollers (11) thereon and adapted to support an outer outside surface of said conical plate to rotatably support said turntable, said annular frame comprising concentric inner and outer cylindrical members adapted to be riveted to a base of a burner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A cooking appliance comprising a revolving saucepan turntable (RST), an annular frame (12) positioned beneath and supporting said turntable, said turntable comprising a support rack (1), a cylindrical wall (2) and a conical base (3), said support rack comprising eight radial rods (4) occupying a horizontal plane and an elevated central hub (5), said rods extending outwardly from said hub to an upper edge of said cylindrical wall to which said rods are integrally adjoined, said cylindrical wall comprising a hollow cylinder having a smooth outer surface, an electric motor (EM) mounted on said annular frame and having a rubber-rimmed shaft which is adapted to engage and revolve said turntable and a saucepan thereon, said conical base comprising a conical plate having a central opening (6) therein and adapted to receive a stem of a gas burner therethrough, said annular frame having a plurality of tapered rollers (11) thereon and adapted to support an outer outside surface of said conical plate to rotatably support said turntable, said annular frame comprising concentric inner and outer cylindrical members adapted to be riveted to a base of a burner.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-07 | 1990-01-06 | 1990-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-07 | 1994-01-06 | 1994-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-07 | 1998-01-06 | 1998-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |