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US3261178A
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Freezer for ice-cream bars and the like
Assignee: Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-03-03
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1985-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Okada Katsuto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/08; A23G9/10; A23G9/22; A23G9/26; F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A FREEZER FOR ICE-CREAM BARS AND THE LIKE, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TURNABLE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS; (B) A PLURALITY OF MOLDS; (C) ENGAGING THE MOLD TO THE TURNTABLE FOR MOVEMOLD SECURING THE MOLD TO THE TURNTABLE FOR MOVMENT OF THE MOLD WITH THE TURNTABLE IN A CLOSED PATH ABOUT SAID AXIS WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOLD RELATIVE TO THE TURNABLE; (D) GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID MOLDS AXIALLY TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID TURNTABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE MOLDS IN SAID CLOSED PATH; (E) FILLING MEANS FOR FILLING SAID MOLDS WITH A MATERIAL TO BE FROZEN; (F) A REFRIGERATING TANK; AND (G) UNMOLDING MEANS FOR REMOVIANG THE REFRIGERATED MATERIAL FROM SAID MOLDS, SAID FILLING MEANS, REFRIGERATING TANK, AND UNMOLDING MEANS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OFFSET ALONG SAID PATH IN SAID SEQUENCE IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A FREEZER FOR ICE-CREAM BARS AND THE LIKE, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TURNABLE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS; (B) A PLURALITY OF MOLDS; (C) ENGAGING THE MOLD TO THE TURNTABLE FOR MOVEMOLD SECURING THE MOLD TO THE TURNTABLE FOR MOVMENT OF THE MOLD WITH THE TURNTABLE IN A CLOSED PATH ABOUT SAID AXIS WHILE PERMITTING AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOLD RELATIVE TO THE TURNABLE; (D) GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID MOLDS AXIALLY TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID TURNTABLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE MOLDS IN SAID CLOSED PATH; (E) FILLING MEANS FOR FILLING SAID MOLDS WITH A MATERIAL TO BE FROZEN; (F) A REFRIGERATING TANK; AND (G) UNMOLDING MEANS FOR REMOVIANG THE REFRIGERATED MATERIAL FROM SAID MOLDS, SAID FILLING MEANS, REFRIGERATING TANK, AND UNMOLDING MEANS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OFFSET ALONG SAID PATH IN SAID SEQUENCE IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID MOLDS.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |