IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0348876
(2012-01-12)
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등록번호 |
US-8727296
(2014-05-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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A combination coaster and trivet that is made of a flexible silicon material. It is molded into a generally square form that have several slits formed in it. These slits allow the form to be folded generally square for use as a coaster, or expanded to form a larger apparatus suitable for use as a tr
A combination coaster and trivet that is made of a flexible silicon material. It is molded into a generally square form that have several slits formed in it. These slits allow the form to be folded generally square for use as a coaster, or expanded to form a larger apparatus suitable for use as a trivet. The form has a button formed on one end and a corresponding slot on the other end that allows the user to lock the ends together making a flower like form. Moreover because the material is flexible, the form can be used vertically. Locked together, the device can be used as a potholder to lift and carry hot bowls or pots. For example, the device can be wrapped around a bowl and placed in a microwave oven. When the cooking is complete, the user can remove the hot bowl safely by gripping the device.
대표청구항
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1. A combination flexible trivet and coaster comprising: a) a molded body having a generally rectangular shape having a left end, a right end, a top end, a bottom end and a height extending from the top end to the bottom end, said molded body also having a locking tab, formed on the right end of sai
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A combination flexible trivet and coaster comprising: a) a molded body having a generally rectangular shape having a left end, a right end, a top end, a bottom end and a height extending from the top end to the bottom end, said molded body also having a locking tab, formed on the right end of said molded body and a receiver slot, formed on the left end of said molded body;b) said molded body having a plurality of long slits formed therein at spaced apart intervals, wherein said long slits are formed within said molded body and do not extend to said top or bottom edges;c) a plurality of proximate slits, formed in said bottom edge of said molded body, said plurality of proximate slits being positioned intermediate said long slits in an alternating pattern, said plurality of proximate slits extend from the bottom edge of said molded body to a point intermediate said top and bottom edges of said molded body, and further wherein said proximate slits separate said bottom edge of said molded body into a plurality of parted segments;d) a plurality of distal slits, formed in said top edge of said molded body, said plurality of distal slits being positioned intermediate said long slits in an alternating pattern, said plurality of distal slits extend from the top edge of said molded body to a point intermediate said top and bottom edges of said molded body, and further wherein said distal slits separate said top edge of said molded body into a plurality of parted segments. 2. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of bridge segments, formed between the each of said distal slits each of said proximate slits and being positioned intermediate of a pair of said plurality of long slits. 3. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 2 wherein the bridge segments are positioned at a point about ⅓ of the height of said molded body from the bottom edge. 4. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 3 wherein the silicone is a high temperature silicone having a temperature resistant rating of at least 300° C. 5. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1, wherein each long slit has two ends and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said two ends of each of said long slits. 6. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1, wherein each proximate slit has an inside end and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said inside end of each of said proximate slits. 7. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1, wherein each distal slit has an inside end and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said inside end of each of said distal slits. 8. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1 wherein the molded body is made of silicone. 9. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 1 wherein: a) each long slit has two ends and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said two ends of each of said long slits;b) wherein each proximate slit has an inside end and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said inside end of each of said proximate slits; andc) wherein each distal slit has an inside end and wherein said flexible trivet and coaster further comprises a circular opening, formed in each of said inside end of each of said distal slits. 10. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 9 wherein the molded body is made of silicone. 11. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 10 wherein the silicone is a high temperature silicone having a temperature resistant rating of at least 300° C. 12. A combination flexible trivet and coaster comprising: a) a molded body having a generally rectangular shape having a left end, a right end, a top end, a bottom end and a height extending from the top end to the bottom end;b) said molded body having a plurality of long slits, having curved ends, formed therein at spaced apart intervals, wherein said long slits are formed within said molded body and do not extend to said top or bottom edges;c) a plurality of proximate slits, having a curved end, formed in said bottom edge of said molded body, said plurality of proximate slits, having a curved end, being positioned intermediate said long slits in an alternating pattern, said plurality of proximate slits extend from the bottom edge of said molded body to a point intermediate said top and bottom edges of said molded body, and further wherein said proximate slits separate said bottom edge of said molded body into a plurality of parted segments; andd) a plurality of distal slits, formed in said top edge of said molded body, said plurality of distal slits being positioned intermediate said long slits in an alternating pattern, said plurality of distal slits extend from the top edge of said molded body to a point intermediate said top and bottom edges of said molded body, and further wherein said distal slits separate said top edge of said molded body into a plurality of parted segments;e) a plurality of bridge segments, formed between the each of said distal slits each of said proximate slits and being positioned intermediate of a pair of said plurality of long slits; andf) a locking tab, formed on the right end of said molded body and a receiver slot, formed on the left end of said molded body. 13. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 12 wherein the bridge segments are positioned at a point about ⅓ of the height of said molded body from the bottom edge. 14. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 12 wherein the molded body is made of silicone. 15. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 14 wherein the silicone is a high temperature silicone having a temperature resistant rating of at least 300° C. 16. The combination flexible trivet and coaster of claim 12 wherein the silicone is colored.
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