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US3217940A
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Ice cube dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-25
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1982-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph B Fahn
- 👤 Schlicht Margaret
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F1/00; A47F1/02; A47F1/03; F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN ICE CUBE DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING AN ICE CUBE DELIVERY OPENING THEREIN AND A CHUTE LEADING TOWARD SAID OPENING, AN ICE RECEIVING HOPPER IN SAID CABINET HAVING A FRONT WALL AND DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY INCLINED SIDE AND REAR WALLS LEADING TOWARD THE LOWER END OF THE HOPPER, A COMBINED GUIDE SLIDE AND BOTTOM WALL FOR THE HOPPER PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ITS REAR END FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT TO A RAISED POSITION FOR CLOSING THE LOWER END OF THE HOPPER AND TO AN INCLINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CHUTE, MEANS FOR RAISING SAID BOTTOM WALL TO ITS CLOSED POSITION AND FOR LOWERING SAID BOTTOM WALL TO ITS INCLINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CHUTE, AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE JAMMING OF THE MACHINE WHEN AN ICE CUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM WALL AND THE FRONT WALL OF THE HOPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
AN ICE CUBE DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING AN ICE CUBE DELIVERY OPENING THEREIN AND A CHUTE LEADING TOWARD SAID OPENING, AN ICE RECEIVING HOPPER IN SAID CABINET HAVING A FRONT WALL AND DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY INCLINED SIDE AND REAR WALLS LEADING TOWARD THE LOWER END OF THE HOPPER, A COMBINED GUIDE SLIDE AND BOTTOM WALL FOR THE HOPPER PIVOTALLY SECURED AT ITS REAR END FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT TO A RAISED POSITION FOR CLOSING THE LOWER END OF THE HOPPER AND TO AN INCLINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CHUTE, MEANS FOR RAISING SAID BOTTOM WALL TO ITS CLOSED POSITION AND FOR LOWERING SAID BOTTOM WALL TO ITS INCLINED POSITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CHUTE, AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE JAMMING OF THE MACHINE WHEN AN ICE CUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM WALL AND THE FRONT WALL OF THE HOPPER.
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |