US3801331A
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Frying appliance
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An improved frying appliance for frying foodstuffs, comprising a water-filled basin including a distributing disc having a plurality of openings therein and a spout providing communication between the space inside the basin with the atmosphere, a container for holding frying oil having a basket for receiving an article of food and a vent providing communication between the space inside the container and the space inside the basin so that fumes produced during frying operation are discharged through the vent into the water in the basin and are allowed to flow through the water in the form of bubbles, the bubbles being broken up into smaller bubbles as they float upward and squeeze their way into the openings of the distributing disc, and a lid arranged fluid-tightly on the rim of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Sano
- 👤 Y Mike
- 👤 T Ishikawa
- 👤 Y Hirose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/38; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1204; A47J37/1209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A frying appliance comprising: a basin for holding water and including means for communication between the inside thereof with the atmosphere; a container for holding frying oil, closure means for fluid-tightly sealing said container; a heating arrangement for applying heat to said frying oil; and vent means arranged to provide communication between the space inside said container and the space inside said basin, whereby fumes emanated from the foodstuff during cooking are led through said vent means and dissolve in said water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A frying appliance comprising: a basin for holding water and including means for communication between the inside thereof with the atmosphere; a container for holding frying oil, closure means for fluid-tightly sealing said container; a heating arrangement for applying heat to said frying oil; and vent means arranged to provide communication between the space inside said container and the space inside said basin, whereby fumes emanated from the foodstuff during cooking are led through said vent means and dissolve in said water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 1, wherein said basin includes a distributing disc having a plurality of openings therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 2, wherein said openings are arranged radially, the diameter of said openings increasing radially toward the periphery of said disc.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 1, wherein said heating arrangement includes an electric heater positioned on the lower portion thereof and a shielding plate overlying said heater so as to prevent said heater from contacting with water droplets created by water-containing foodstuff.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 4, wherein said shielding plate is upwardly concave shaped and provided with an annular groove formed around the edge thereof so as to receive said water droplets in said groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 5, wherein said shielding plate has a plurality of slots, said slots facing substantially horizontally outwardly and radially arranged on said shielding plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 1, wherein said closure means has a lid including an arcuate surface so as to drain off the water condensed inside of said surface toward its periphery and a concave transparent member adapted in the central portion thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 1, wherein said container has a rim thereon and a plurality of grooves on said rim and a vertically extending conduit pipe arranged adjacent the outer wall of said container, said conduit pipe being in communication at one end with one of said grooves for discharging the condensed water into said basin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 8, wherein said basin includes a spout confronting the other end of said conduit pipe so as to receive said discharged water.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A frying appliance as claimed in claim 1, wherein said basin carries laterally extending handles formed on the outer side thereof and is arranged to be detachable from said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |