US3228202A
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Method and means for making cracked ice and the like
Assignee: McQuay Perfex Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-06
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Cornelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:56
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/12; F25C1/14; F25C1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING CRACKED ICE FROM A LIQUID, COMPRISING: (A) DIRECTING A SPRAY OF LIQUID ONTO A MEMBER WHOSE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW THE FREEZING POINT OF THE LIQUID TO FORM A FROZEN MASS; (B) THEREAFTER, UTILIZING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF ADDITIONAL PRESSURIZED LIQUID TO EFFECT FORCING THE FROZEN MASS FROM THE MEMBER AND THROUGH A STRESS AND STRAIN-APPLYING PATH TO BREAKUP THE FROZEN MASS; AND (C) THEREAFTER ADDING AND ADDITIONAL PRESSUREIZED LIQUID TO THE LIQUID BEING SPRAYED TO REPLENISH IT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING CRACKED ICE FROM A LIQUID, COMPRISING: (A) DIRECTING A SPRAY OF LIQUID ONTO A MEMBER WHOSE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW THE FREEZING POINT OF THE LIQUID TO FORM A FROZEN MASS; (B) THEREAFTER, UTILIZING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF ADDITIONAL PRESSURIZED LIQUID TO EFFECT FORCING THE FROZEN MASS FROM THE MEMBER AND THROUGH A STRESS AND STRAIN-APPLYING PATH TO BREAKUP THE FROZEN MASS; AND (C) THEREAFTER ADDING AND ADDITIONAL PRESSUREIZED LIQUID TO THE LIQUID BEING SPRAYED TO REPLENISH IT.
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |