US3079913A
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Compartmented container arranged to simultaneously heat food in the various sections at differing heat rates
Assignee: Milprint Inc
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Filing: 1960-10-27
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1980-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred O Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J36/00; A47J36/02; A47J36/022; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47J39/00; A47J39/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S99/00; Y10S99/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A CONTAINER OF UNITARY ASSEMBLY HAVING COMPARTMENTED SECTIONS ARRANGED TO CONTAIN DIVERSE SELECTED COMMODITIES, SAID COMMODITIES RESPECTIVELY REQUIRING RELATIVELY DIFFERING DEGREES OF HEAT TREATMENT; THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A REMOVABLE LID DEFINING ENCLOSING WALL SURFACE AREAS FOR EACH OF SAID SECTIONS AND BEING OF NORMALLY HEAT-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF AT LEAST CERTAIN OF SAID LID AREAS BEING COATED WITH A HEATABSORBENT MATERIAL SELECTED TO EFFECT HEAT TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS TO A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID SECTIONS, THE COATING OF A RESPECTIVE AREA BEING IN SELECTED SPACED DISPERSION THEREON SO AS TO DIFFER FROM THE SPACED COATING DISPERSION UPON THE REMAINING AREAS OF SAID LID SO THAT EACH OF SAID COMMODITIES WILL RECEIVE ITS PROPER UNIFORM HEAT TREATMENT WHEN THE CONTAINER AS A WHOLE IS SUBJECTED TO A PREDETERMINED HEAT TREATMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A CONTAINER OF UNITARY ASSEMBLY HAVING COMPARTMENTED SECTIONS ARRANGED TO CONTAIN DIVERSE SELECTED COMMODITIES, SAID COMMODITIES RESPECTIVELY REQUIRING RELATIVELY DIFFERING DEGREES OF HEAT TREATMENT; THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A REMOVABLE LID DEFINING ENCLOSING WALL SURFACE AREAS FOR EACH OF SAID SECTIONS AND BEING OF NORMALLY HEAT-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF AT LEAST CERTAIN OF SAID LID AREAS BEING COATED WITH A HEATABSORBENT MATERIAL SELECTED TO EFFECT HEAT TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS TO A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID SECTIONS, THE COATING OF A RESPECTIVE AREA BEING IN SELECTED SPACED DISPERSION THEREON SO AS TO DIFFER FROM THE SPACED COATING DISPERSION UPON THE REMAINING AREAS OF SAID LID SO THAT EACH OF SAID COMMODITIES WILL RECEIVE ITS PROPER UNIFORM HEAT TREATMENT WHEN THE CONTAINER AS A WHOLE IS SUBJECTED TO A PREDETERMINED HEAT TREATMENT.
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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |