US3214128A
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Ice tray
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Beck
- 👤 Vincent Patsy De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:59
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25C1/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A FREEZING TRAY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF RECEPTACLES FOR CONTAINING A LIQUID TO BE FROZEN, AN ELONGATED PLANAR SURFACE INTERCONNECTING SAID RECEPTACLES AT THE UPPER EDGE THEREOF INCLUDING MEANS FOR SPACING EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES, AND MEANS FOR ALIGNING SAID RECEPTACLES RELATIVE TO A SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINAL TWISTING AXIS, MEANS FOR REINFORCING SAID PLANAR SURFACE INCLUDING A FLAT PLATE LOCATED IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH SAID PLANAR SURFACE BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID RECEPTACLES, SAID PLATE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT TABS LOCATED BETWEEN EACH OF SAID RECPTACLES THAT ACT UPON TWISTING OF THE TRAY TO PRODUCE A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM DISTORTION PATTERN IN THE WALLS OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO INSURE EXTRACTION OF FROZEN MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A FREEZING TRAY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF RECEPTACLES FOR CONTAINING A LIQUID TO BE FROZEN, AN ELONGATED PLANAR SURFACE INTERCONNECTING SAID RECEPTACLES AT THE UPPER EDGE THEREOF INCLUDING MEANS FOR SPACING EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES, AND MEANS FOR ALIGNING SAID RECEPTACLES RELATIVE TO A SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINAL TWISTING AXIS, MEANS FOR REINFORCING SAID PLANAR SURFACE INCLUDING A FLAT PLATE LOCATED IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH SAID PLANAR SURFACE BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID RECEPTACLES, SAID PLATE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT TABS LOCATED BETWEEN EACH OF SAID RECPTACLES THAT ACT UPON TWISTING OF THE TRAY TO PRODUCE A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM DISTORTION PATTERN IN THE WALLS OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO INSURE EXTRACTION OF FROZEN MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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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 |