US3144965A
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Ice storage and dispensing hopper
Assignee: Crane Merchandising Systems Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-28
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1981-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F Burton
- 👤 Paul F Fleagle
- 👤 Roy S Steeley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN AN ICE DISPENSING DEVICE: A CONTAINER; AN UPRIGHT DRIVING SHAFT IN SAID CONTAINER; A DISCHARGE OPENING THROUGH THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CONTAINER LOCATED ECCENTRICALLY OF THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT; A STATIONARY PLATE IN SAID CONTAINER, OVERLYING SAID DISCHARGE OPENING, AND SPACED UPWARDLY THEREFROM; A DISC FIXED TO SAID SHAFT BELOW AND CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID STATIONARY PLATE; SAID DISC HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH ECCENTRICALLY OF SAID SHAFT; AN OPEN-ENDED MEASURING CUP REMOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID DISC WITH ITS UPPER OPEN END IN REGISTRY WITH SAID OPENING THEREIN; THE LOWER OPEN END OF SAID CUP BEING ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER AND ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH REGISTRY WITH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT A REMOVABLE COVER ON SAID CONTAINER; SAID SHAFT BEING JOURNALLED IN SAID COVER; A BRACKET SECURED TO SAID COVER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY IN SAID CONTAINER ADJACENT A SIDE WALL THEREOF; SAID STATIONARY PLATE BEING SECURED TO SAID BRACKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN AN ICE DISPENSING DEVICE: A CONTAINER; AN UPRIGHT DRIVING SHAFT IN SAID CONTAINER; A DISCHARGE OPENING THROUGH THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CONTAINER LOCATED ECCENTRICALLY OF THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT; A STATIONARY PLATE IN SAID CONTAINER, OVERLYING SAID DISCHARGE OPENING, AND SPACED UPWARDLY THEREFROM; A DISC FIXED TO SAID SHAFT BELOW AND CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID STATIONARY PLATE; SAID DISC HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH ECCENTRICALLY OF SAID SHAFT; AN OPEN-ENDED MEASURING CUP REMOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID DISC WITH ITS UPPER OPEN END IN REGISTRY WITH SAID OPENING THEREIN; THE LOWER OPEN END OF SAID CUP BEING ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER AND ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH REGISTRY WITH SAID DISCHARGE OPENING UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT A REMOVABLE COVER ON SAID CONTAINER; SAID SHAFT BEING JOURNALLED IN SAID COVER; A BRACKET SECURED TO SAID COVER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY IN SAID CONTAINER ADJACENT A SIDE WALL THEREOF; SAID STATIONARY PLATE BEING SECURED TO SAID BRACKET.
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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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |