COLLAPSIBLE PAN
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1. A method of using a collapsible pan, comprising:
- a. Providing a collapsible pan, comprising;
i. a base portion, including a plate comprised of a metal-based material;
ii. a plurality of side portions, each side portion including a plate comprised of a metal-based material; and
iii. a flexible connector comprised of a silicone-based polymer, for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof;
iv. wherein each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion;
b. arranging each of the plurality of side portions in a generally upright position relative to the base portion; and
c. securing the plurality of side portions in the generally upright position relative to the base portion.
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Abstract
A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of using a collapsible pan, comprising:
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a. Providing a collapsible pan, comprising; i. a base portion, including a plate comprised of a metal-based material; ii. a plurality of side portions, each side portion including a plate comprised of a metal-based material; and iii. a flexible connector comprised of a silicone-based polymer, for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof; iv. wherein each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion; b. arranging each of the plurality of side portions in a generally upright position relative to the base portion; and c. securing the plurality of side portions in the generally upright position relative to the base portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of manufacturing a collapsible pan, comprising:
(a) providing a flexible web comprised of a silicone-based polymer; (b) providing a base plate comprised of a metal-based material; (c) providing a plurality of side plates comprised of a metal-based material; (d) bonding the base plate and the plurality of side plates to the flexible web. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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