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US4026435A
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Disposable cookware
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-24
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-07-24
Abstract
Abstract Disposable cookware including a disposable container having a removable handle assembly, and a removable leg assembly for supporting the container over a source of heat while cooking.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S. Hendon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/02; A47J36/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
Disposable cookware including a disposable container, and a removable handle assembly connected to said container, said removable handle assembly comprising a hand grip member connected to a sleeve, said sleeve being inserted into the container and abutting the inner wall of said container, a contractable locking band encircling the outer wall of the container, and locking means operatively connected to said locking band for contracting and tightening the locking band around the container whereby the side wall of the container is tightly gripped between the sleeve and locking band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
Disposable cookware including a disposable container, and a removable handle assembly connected to said container, said removable handle assembly comprising a hand grip member connected to a sleeve, said sleeve being inserted into the container and abutting the inner wall of said container, a contractable locking band encircling the outer wall of the container, and locking means operatively connected to said locking band for contracting and tightening the locking band around the container whereby the side wall of the container is tightly gripped between the sleeve and locking band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 1 wherein the disposable container is formed from a laminate structure having inner and outer plies of paper and an intermediate layer of cloth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 1 wherein the locking band comprises a flexible cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 3 wherein the locking means comprises a threaded stud connected to said flexible cable, a slot formed in the hand grip, said stud extending through said slot, and a nut secured to the end of the stud for fastening the stud at a selected position on the hand grip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 1 wherein the locking means comprises a toggle-type lock for contracting the band around the outer peripheral wall of the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 1 wherein a removable leg assembly is operatively connected to the locking band for supporting the bottom wall of the container above a heating surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 6 wherein the removable leg assembly comprises, a base, a plurality of vertically extending legs connected to said base, the upper ends of the legs being detachably connected to said locking band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 7 wherein the base comprises a ring member, the lower ends of the legs being hingedly connected to the ring member, a plurality of tubular members secured to said locking band, the upper ends of the legs being received in said tubular members with a friction fit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 8 wherein each leg is formed with an inwardly bent portion forming a shoulder to provide a seat for the end of the tubular members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
Disposable cookware according to claim 7 wherein the upper end of each leg is formed with an undulating configuration whereby the upper end portion of the leg engages the inner wall of the tubular member at a plurality of points to thereby enhance the friction fit thereof.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |