US3136454A
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Flaked ice dispenser
Assignee: Hershey Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-08-04
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1981-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard O Kempton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:13
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/20; F25C5/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING FLAKED ICE OR THE LIKE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING A SUPPLY OF THE FLAKED ICE, A CONDUIT CONNECTION TO THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID RECEPTACLE, A FEED SCREW FOR FEEDING THE FLAKED ICE INTO THE CONDUIT, A PAIR OF AGITATOR SHAFTS DISPOSED IN SAID RECEPTACLE AND SPACED UPWARDLY FROM SAID FEED SCREW, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FEED SCREW AND SAID AGITATOR SHAFTS, A PLURALITY OF STIRRING RODS MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SHAFTS, A CUTTING BAR MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID AGITATOR SHAFTS AND SPACED OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, EACH CUTTING BAR BEING GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE CORRESPONDING SHAFT, AND A PLURALITY OF SPOKES EXTENDING BETWEEN EACH CUTTING BAR AND THE CORRESPONDING SHAFT, SAID STIRRING RODS BEING SEPARATE AND SPACED ANGULARLY FROM SAID CUTTING BARS.
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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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |