US3667648A
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Slip out glass panel for cover member
Assignee: Charmglow Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-06
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A cover member for a cooking unit wherein a panel can be inserted and removed without fastening means or the removal or the moving of any parts in the cover member. A frame is provided with an opening to receive a panel which is formed in two different planes and preferably, substantially L-shaped. The frame contains two pairs of oppositely disposed and spaced flanges, the lower pair supporting the panel in its one dimension and a base or ledge portion which supports the panel in its second and shorter dimension.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Koziol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A cover for a cooking device constructed and arranged to carry a panel therein, said panel having a first portion in one plane and a second portion in another plane comprising: a frame, said panel insertable in and freely carried by said frame, said frame having an opening accommodating said panel, a first pair of oppositely disposed laterally spaced flanges carried by said frame and positioned substantially in the same horizontal plane, a second pair of oppositely disposed lateral flanges positioned in substantially the same horizontal plane and spaced from said first pair of flanges to accommodate said panel therebetween, a base portion in said frame for supporting the second portion of said panel and support and retaining means mounted on said frame in said base portion adjacent said opening to prevent said panel from moving outwardly from said opening, said panel constructed and arranged to contact said first pair of lateral flanges and said base support means on said base when in a normal resting position and to be removed from said base retaining means by an upward movement of said second portion of said panel, said first and second pairs of lateral flanges, spaced to provide sufficient movement therebetween for said second portion of said panel to clear said retaining means in said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A cover for a cooking device constructed and arranged to carry a panel therein, said panel having a first portion in one plane and a second portion in another plane comprising: a frame, said panel insertable in and freely carried by said frame, said frame having an opening accommodating said panel, a first pair of oppositely disposed laterally spaced flanges carried by said frame and positioned substantially in the same horizontal plane, a second pair of oppositely disposed lateral flanges positioned in substantially the same horizontal plane and spaced from said first pair of flanges to accommodate said panel therebetween, a base portion in said frame for supporting the second portion of said panel and support and retaining means mounted on said frame in said base portion adjacent said opening to prevent said panel from moving outwardly from said opening, said panel constructed and arranged to contact said first pair of lateral flanges and said base support means on said base when in a normal resting position and to be removed from said base retaining means by an upward movement of said second portion of said panel, said first and second pairs of lateral flanges, spaced to provide sufficient movement therebetween for said second portion of said panel to clear said retaining means in said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said base support and retaining means includes an inward wall extending upwardly from the base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 further including a flange positioned opposite the second portion of said panel and extending transversely to said two pairs of lateral flanges and in the same plane as said second pair of flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said base support and retaining means includes two projections mounted on said base and outwardly of said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said opening and said panel are substantially L-shaped with the leg of said ''''L'''' forming the second and smaller portion of said opening and curved slightly more than 90 degrees.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 wherein an indent is formed in said base adjacent said opening for engagement with the bottom edge of said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover comprises a cover member for a barbecue unit, whereby said panel is retained in said cover when said cover is lifted upwardly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 7 wherein said cover is constructed of cast aluminum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cover for a cooking device as defined in claim 8 wherein said panel is constructed of heat resistant glass.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |