Electric kettle spout flap
US3954203A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1974 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J27/21
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A spout flap for a water kettle is disclosed which is provided in the spout opening to prevent the user from being scalded by hot steam when pouring hot water from the kettle. The flap is hingedly mounted in the top surface of the kettle adjacent the spout and is counterbalanced such that the flap remains closed when the kettle is in its normal carrying and/or pouring position. When the user desires to fill the kettle, the spout flap may be easily swung inwardly by a slight depressing force of a water faucet.
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