US3107936A
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Collapsible measuring scoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-16
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1982-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale L Parsons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F19/00; G01F19/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A COLLAPSIBLE MEASURING SCOOP FORMED FROM SHEET MATERIAL AND COMPRISING: A FIRST RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PARALLEL EDGES AND AN INTERMEDIATE THIRD EDGE FOR ARTICULATED ATTACHMENTS; A SECOND RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION HAVING ONE EDGE ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID THIRD EDGE AND HAVING A PAIR OF WINGED TABS RESPECTIVELY EXTENDING FROM THE OPPOSITE EDGES ADJACENT TO SAID ATTACHED EDGE, EACH TAB DEFINING A RECESS HAVING AN INNER EDGE AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID THIRD EDGES; A FIRST SIDE PORTION ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST EDGE AND A SECOND SIDE PORTION ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID SECOND EDGE, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDE PORTIONS EACH DEFINING A SEMICIRCULAR CURVE EXTENDING FROM ONE POINT OF THEIR ARTICULAR ATTACHMENT, EACH OF SAID CURVES BEING SYMMETRICALLY FORMED AND GENERATED BY A RADIUS OF LENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE WITH THE RADIAL CENTER LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURES OF SAID THIRD EDGE AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND EDGES, RESPECTIVELY; AND MEANS FORMED ON EACH OF SAID CURVES FOR RECEIVING A WING TAB OF SAID SECOND RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION AND SECURING THE SCOOP IN A RIGID ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A COLLAPSIBLE MEASURING SCOOP FORMED FROM SHEET MATERIAL AND COMPRISING: A FIRST RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PARALLEL EDGES AND AN INTERMEDIATE THIRD EDGE FOR ARTICULATED ATTACHMENTS; A SECOND RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION HAVING ONE EDGE ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID THIRD EDGE AND HAVING A PAIR OF WINGED TABS RESPECTIVELY EXTENDING FROM THE OPPOSITE EDGES ADJACENT TO SAID ATTACHED EDGE, EACH TAB DEFINING A RECESS HAVING AN INNER EDGE AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID THIRD EDGES; A FIRST SIDE PORTION ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST EDGE AND A SECOND SIDE PORTION ARTICULARLY ATTACHED TO SAID SECOND EDGE, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SIDE PORTIONS EACH DEFINING A SEMICIRCULAR CURVE EXTENDING FROM ONE POINT OF THEIR ARTICULAR ATTACHMENT, EACH OF SAID CURVES BEING SYMMETRICALLY FORMED AND GENERATED BY A RADIUS OF LENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE WITH THE RADIAL CENTER LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURES OF SAID THIRD EDGE AND SAID FIRST AND SECOND EDGES, RESPECTIVELY; AND MEANS FORMED ON EACH OF SAID CURVES FOR RECEIVING A WING TAB OF SAID SECOND RECTANGULAR BOTTOM PORTION AND SECURING THE SCOOP IN A RIGID ASSEMBLY.
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |