Heating device for heating a gel container received therein
Patent 5700991 Issued on December 23, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 25, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 25, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 637401 filed on 04/25/1996US Classes:219/430, With heat storage or transfer means219/214, Vending, dispensing, or display device219/386, Portable or mobile219/432, Vessel separable from stand219/433, With heating unit unitary with or attached to the stand222/146.5By electrical energyExaminersPrimary: Evans, Geoffrey S.Assistant: Valencia, Raphael Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF27D 011/00AbstractA device for heating a gel used in physical examinations or on the instruments therefor, e.g. a pelvic examination, comprises a heat reservoir in communication with a flue which receivably receives the gel container therein. The container presents a valve operable by the physician's elbow to preclude the need to manipulate the device in order to dispense the gel. Rotation of the container in the flue is precluded by a ridge array restraining movement between the container and flue. The flue/reservoir combination design prevents toppling of the device during use. Hygienical dispensing of a warmed gel onto the user's hands is provided without user manipulation required.Field of SearchIncluding or comprising holding or support means for material to be heatedVending, dispensing, or display device Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated Portable or mobile With heat storage or transfer means Vessel separable from stand With heating unit unitary with or attached to the stand With vessel and stand With storage container for fluid to be heated By electrical energy Heating only Article inserted type | |
