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Oven to counter gap cover

a technology for ovens and gaps, applied in the field of can solve the problems of static friction, difficult movement of entire ovens to counter gap covers, and static friction between, and achieve the effect of preventing food from getting into the oven

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-01
PICKETT ETHAN
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Benefits of technology

The oven to counter gap cover device is designed to prevent food from getting between the device and the oven when the two surfaces are at different heights. It achieves this by using a cover that is shaped like an "L," with springs that push against the counter in a way that keeps the cover parallel to the oven. This also creates static friction to prevent the cover from tilting and allowing food to get underneath it. The device is easy to install, clean, and move around during cleaning.

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The horizontal force resulting from the compressed springs in the vertical portion of the “L” section also results in static friction between the vertical portion of the “L” section and the oven and in static friction between the spring tip and counter vertical surface.
The second function is that the entire oven to counter gap cover device is made difficult to move during cleaning of the oven and counter surfaces.

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[0018]In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to the like elements, and which are intended to show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0019]Referring to FIG. 1, the oven to counter gap cover device 10 is positioned between the oven 11 and counter 12. The oven to counter gap cover device 10 can also be placed between the oven 11 and the counter on the opposite side 13.

[0020]Referring to FIG. 2, the oven to counter gap cover device 10 is comprised of a horizontal section 14, a vertical section 15 and two or more cantilever springs 16 which are integrated into the vertical section. The oven to counter gap cover device is made of a polymer and made by injection molding, including the integrated spring...

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Abstract

An oven to counter gap cover device covers the gap between an oven and an adjacent counter top to prevent an unsanitary condition where food falls into the gap. The oven to counter gap cover device includes a rigid “L” shaped section of length approximately equal to the depth of the oven. Springs integrated into the vertical portion of the “L” shape section are compressed as the vertical portion is pushed in between the oven and counter. The force from the compressed springs holds the oven to counter gap device against the oven and counter top to keep it in place during cleaning and prevent food from getting under it.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]“Not Applicable”STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]“Not Applicable”REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]“Not Applicable”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Household counters are designed with an open space to insert a free standing oven. The open counter space for the oven must be wider than the oven to allow for installation of the oven. This width difference results in a gap between the oven and the counter top. During food preparation, food is frequently dropped into this gap. This creates an unsanitary condition where dropped food builds up in this gap.[0005]In order to clean the food build up in the gap between an oven and counter it is necessary to pull the oven out from the counter. This is difficult to do due to the weight and large size of ovens. There is a need to cover the gap between the oven and counter top to prevent food from falling...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F24C15/12A47B95/00
CPCA47B95/00F24C15/12F24C15/108
Inventor PICKETT, ETHAN
Owner PICKETT ETHAN
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