US3141573A
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Dispensing freezer with flavor selection
Assignee: Sweden Freezer Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1960-11-01
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1980-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Patch
- 👤 Harvey F Swenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:38
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/22; A23G9/28; A23G9/281; G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN COMBINATION, A DISPENSING FREEZER HAVING A GATE FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF FROZEN PRODUCT THEREFROM, FLAVORING DELIVERY SPOUTS ADJACENT SAID GATE AND EXTERNAL OF SAID FREEZER, RESPECTIVE DELIVERY MEANS ARRANGED TO SUPPLY SAID SPOUTS WITH FLAVORING WHEN ACTIVATED, A RESPECTIVE PIVOTED LEVER FOR EACH DELIVERY MEANS INTERCONNECTED THEREWITH TO ACTIVATE IT WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED, AND A SINGLE GATE OPENING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GATE AND ARRANGED TO BE ACTIVATED RESPONSIVE TO SWINGING MOVEMENT OF ANY OF SAID LEVERS IN THE DIRECTION ACTIVATING THE RESPECTIVE DELIVERY MEANS WHEREBY SUCH MOVEMENT OF A SELECTED ONE OF SAID LEVERS RESULTS IN BOTH DELIVERY OF A RESPECTIVE FLAVORING AND OF FROZEN PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN COMBINATION, A DISPENSING FREEZER HAVING A GATE FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF FROZEN PRODUCT THEREFROM, FLAVORING DELIVERY SPOUTS ADJACENT SAID GATE AND EXTERNAL OF SAID FREEZER, RESPECTIVE DELIVERY MEANS ARRANGED TO SUPPLY SAID SPOUTS WITH FLAVORING WHEN ACTIVATED, A RESPECTIVE PIVOTED LEVER FOR EACH DELIVERY MEANS INTERCONNECTED THEREWITH TO ACTIVATE IT WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED, AND A SINGLE GATE OPENING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GATE AND ARRANGED TO BE ACTIVATED RESPONSIVE TO SWINGING MOVEMENT OF ANY OF SAID LEVERS IN THE DIRECTION ACTIVATING THE RESPECTIVE DELIVERY MEANS WHEREBY SUCH MOVEMENT OF A SELECTED ONE OF SAID LEVERS RESULTS IN BOTH DELIVERY OF A RESPECTIVE FLAVORING AND OF FROZEN PRODUCT.
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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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |