US3213639A
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Automatic humidity control for vegetable and fruit storage
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Schumacher
- 👤 Ralph E King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:47
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D11/00; F25D11/02; F25D21/00; F25D21/14; F25D2317/00; F25D2317/04; F25D2317/041; F25D2317/0413; F25D2317/04131; F25D2321/00; F25D2321/14; F25D2321/141; F25D2321/1412; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING WALLS DEFINING A STORAGE COMPARTMENT, A DEFROSTABLE EVAPORATOR INS AID COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE DEFROST WATER FLOWING FROM SAID EVAPORATOR AND DISCHARGING SAID WATER ONTO ONE OF SAID WALLS, A STORAGE BIN IN SAID COMPARTMENT BELOW SAID EVAPORATOR, SAID BIN COMPRISING A MOSITURE ABSORBING MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID WALL IN THE PATH OF SAID DEFROST WATER FOR ABSORBING AND TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF SAID DEFROST WATER INTO SAID BIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING WALLS DEFINING A STORAGE COMPARTMENT, A DEFROSTABLE EVAPORATOR INS AID COMPARTMENT, MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE DEFROST WATER FLOWING FROM SAID EVAPORATOR AND DISCHARGING SAID WATER ONTO ONE OF SAID WALLS, A STORAGE BIN IN SAID COMPARTMENT BELOW SAID EVAPORATOR, SAID BIN COMPRISING A MOSITURE ABSORBING MATERIAL CONTACTING SAID WALL IN THE PATH OF SAID DEFROST WATER FOR ABSORBING AND TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF SAID DEFROST WATER INTO SAID BIN.
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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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |