US3142405A
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Insulated chest construction
Assignee: Studebaker Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-21
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1983-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3813; B65D81/3823; F; F25; F25D; F25D23/00; F25D23/08; F25D23/082; F25D23/085; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
IN AN INSULATED CHEST CONSTRUCTION, AN OPEN-TOP SHEET METAL SHELL, AND OPEN-TOP SHEET METAL LINER WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SAID SHELL FOR THE RECEPTION OF FOAMED PLASTIC INSULATING MATERIAL IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO, THE OPEN TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID SHELL AND SAID LINER BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND THEREBY DEFINING AN OPEN SPACE SURROUNDING THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID LINER WITHIN THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID SHELL, A BREAKER STRIP OF HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL SPANNING SAID OPEN SPACE, SAID BREAKER STRIP BEING L-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING CONNECTING FLANGES ALONG ITS INNER AND OUTER EDGES, SAID SHELL HAVING A HORIZONTAL CHANNEL TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTING FLANGE ALONG THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID BREAKER STRIP, SAID LINER HAVING A VERTICAL CHANNEL TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTING FLANGE ALONG THE INNER EDGE OF SAID BREAKER STRIP, SAID CHANNELS HAVING THE SIDES THEREOF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER CONNECTING FLANGES BEING FORMED OF FLEXIBLE RESILENT MATERIAL AND HAVING SERRATED FACES ENGAGING THE FACING SURFACES OF SAID CHANNELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
IN AN INSULATED CHEST CONSTRUCTION, AN OPEN-TOP SHEET METAL SHELL, AND OPEN-TOP SHEET METAL LINER WITHIN AND SPACED FROM SAID SHELL FOR THE RECEPTION OF FOAMED PLASTIC INSULATING MATERIAL IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO, THE OPEN TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID SHELL AND SAID LINER BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND THEREBY DEFINING AN OPEN SPACE SURROUNDING THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID LINER WITHIN THE OPEN UPPER END OF SAID SHELL, A BREAKER STRIP OF HEAT INSULATING MATERIAL SPANNING SAID OPEN SPACE, SAID BREAKER STRIP BEING L-SHAPED IN CROSS SECTION AND HAVING CONNECTING FLANGES ALONG ITS INNER AND OUTER EDGES, SAID SHELL HAVING A HORIZONTAL CHANNEL TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTING FLANGE ALONG THE OUTER EDGE OF SAID BREAKER STRIP, SAID LINER HAVING A VERTICAL CHANNEL TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTING FLANGE ALONG THE INNER EDGE OF SAID BREAKER STRIP, SAID CHANNELS HAVING THE SIDES THEREOF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER CONNECTING FLANGES BEING FORMED OF FLEXIBLE RESILENT MATERIAL AND HAVING SERRATED FACES ENGAGING THE FACING SURFACES OF SAID CHANNELS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |