US3226939A
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Household refrigerator including semi-automatic ice service
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-07-26
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1985-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George C Harbison
- 👤 William P Crowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:37
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/18; F25D; F25D23/00; F25D23/02; F25D23/04; F25C2400/00; F25C2400/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN COMBINATION, A REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING A FREEZER COMPARTMENT HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING AND A DOOR FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, SAID DOOR INCLUDING AN INNER PANEL INCLUDING SPACED VERTICAL WALLS DEFINING A RECESS THEREIN, A FLEXIBLE TRAY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS FOR CONTAINING A LIQUID TO BE FROZEN AND FROM WHICH ICE PIECES ARE HARVESTED BY FLEXING OF THE TRAY, A PORTABLE STORAGE RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN A LOWER PORTION OF SAID RECESS, SAID RECEPTACLE INCLUDING A TOP PORTION EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM THE ADJACENT EDGES OF SAID WALLS, MEANS INCLUDING SAID TOP PORTION OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND A SHOULDER ON ONE OF SAID WALLS DISPOSED REARWARDLY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN COMBINATION, A REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING A FREEZER COMPARTMENT HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING AND A DOOR FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, SAID DOOR INCLUDING AN INNER PANEL INCLUDING SPACED VERTICAL WALLS DEFINING A RECESS THEREIN, A FLEXIBLE TRAY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS FOR CONTAINING A LIQUID TO BE FROZEN AND FROM WHICH ICE PIECES ARE HARVESTED BY FLEXING OF THE TRAY, A PORTABLE STORAGE RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN A LOWER PORTION OF SAID RECESS, SAID RECEPTACLE INCLUDING A TOP PORTION EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM THE ADJACENT EDGES OF SAID WALLS, MEANS INCLUDING SAID TOP PORTION OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND A SHOULDER ON ONE OF SAID WALLS DISPOSED REARWARDLY
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |