US3220205A
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Method of and apparatus for making ice cubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Breeding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:13
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/12; F25C5/00; F25C5/02; F25C5/04; F25C5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
THAT METHOD OF MAKING CUBED ICE COMPRISING: CIRCULATING WATER OVER A SURFACE OF A VERTICALLY DISPOSED EVAPORATOR PLATE OF A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TO FORM A SLAB OF ICE THEREON; INTERRUPTING THE SUPPLY OF WATER TO SAID PLATE; CUTTING PARTIALLY THROUGH THE SLAB OF ICE WHILE ON SAID PLATE WITH ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WIRES TO FORM CUBES OF ICE JOINED BY THIN ICE PORTIONS AT THEIR MARGINAL EDGES; AND THENCE DEFROSTING SAID EVAPORATOR PLATE AND PERMITTING THE ICE TO FALL THEREFROM AND BREAK INTO CUBES IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE BELOW THE PLATE.
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |