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Flexible tray assembly for freezing, storing and dispensing ice chips, flakes and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-17
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1982-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph G Nigro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:40
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25C1/243; F25C5/00; F25C5/18; F25C5/182; F25C5/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ICE FREEZING TRAY AND AN ICE STORAGE TRAY FOR PRODUCING, STORING AND DISPENSING ICE CHIPS, (1) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING AN OPEN BOTTOM, CLOSED TOP AND SIDES, (2) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING A SERIES OF SPACED WEB-FORMATIONS WHICH DIVIDED ITS INTERIOR INTO A PLURALITY OF SUB-DIVISIONS THAT ARE RELATIVELY THIN AS COMPARED TO THEIR HEIGHT AND LENGTH DIMENSIONS, (3) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING AN OPENING IN ITS CLOSED TOP, (4) SAID ICE STORAGE TRAY HAVING AN OPEN TOP, (5) MEANS FOR SECURING SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY AND SAID ICE STORAGE TRAY WITH THE OPEN BOTTOM AND TOP JUXTAPOSITIONED TO FORM A CLOSED CHAMBER, AND (6) REMOVABLE MEANS IN LIQUID SEALING RELATION WITH SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY FOR DIVIDING SAID CHAMBER INTO A LIQUID FREEZING COMPARTMENT AND AN ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ICE FREEZING TRAY AND AN ICE STORAGE TRAY FOR PRODUCING, STORING AND DISPENSING ICE CHIPS, (1) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING AN OPEN BOTTOM, CLOSED TOP AND SIDES, (2) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING A SERIES OF SPACED WEB-FORMATIONS WHICH DIVIDED ITS INTERIOR INTO A PLURALITY OF SUB-DIVISIONS THAT ARE RELATIVELY THIN AS COMPARED TO THEIR HEIGHT AND LENGTH DIMENSIONS, (3) SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY HAVING AN OPENING IN ITS CLOSED TOP, (4) SAID ICE STORAGE TRAY HAVING AN OPEN TOP, (5) MEANS FOR SECURING SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY AND SAID ICE STORAGE TRAY WITH THE OPEN BOTTOM AND TOP JUXTAPOSITIONED TO FORM A CLOSED CHAMBER, AND (6) REMOVABLE MEANS IN LIQUID SEALING RELATION WITH SAID ICE FREEZING TRAY FOR DIVIDING SAID CHAMBER INTO A LIQUID FREEZING COMPARTMENT AND AN ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |