US3122265A
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Food server
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-16
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1982-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elbert E Innis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3825; B65D81/3834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A FOOD SERVING TRAY ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST TRAY HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR MONOLITHIC BODY HAVING SUBSTANTIAL THICKNESS AND GENERALLY UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES, SAID UPPER SURFACE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSIONS OF VARYING DEPTH AND SAID LOWER SURFACE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR GROOVES POSITIONED OPPOSITE UPPER-SURFACE DEPRESSIONS AND OF CORRESPONDING PERIPHERAL SHAPE AND AT LEAST ONE CONCAVITY WITHIN THE AREA DEFINED BY ONE OF SAID GROOVES, AND A SECOND TRAY THINNER THAN THE FIRST AND HAVING A FLAT CONTINUOUS BOTTOM SURFACE AND A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR RIDGES ON ITS UPPER SURFACE SIZED AND POSITIONED TO REGISTER WITH SAID GROOVES ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID FIRST TRAY WHEN POSITIONED THEREUNDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A FOOD SERVING TRAY ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST TRAY HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR MONOLITHIC BODY HAVING SUBSTANTIAL THICKNESS AND GENERALLY UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES, SAID UPPER SURFACE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF DEPRESSIONS OF VARYING DEPTH AND SAID LOWER SURFACE CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR GROOVES POSITIONED OPPOSITE UPPER-SURFACE DEPRESSIONS AND OF CORRESPONDING PERIPHERAL SHAPE AND AT LEAST ONE CONCAVITY WITHIN THE AREA DEFINED BY ONE OF SAID GROOVES, AND A SECOND TRAY THINNER THAN THE FIRST AND HAVING A FLAT CONTINUOUS BOTTOM SURFACE AND A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR RIDGES ON ITS UPPER SURFACE SIZED AND POSITIONED TO REGISTER WITH SAID GROOVES ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID FIRST TRAY WHEN POSITIONED THEREUNDER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |