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US3280584A
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Semi-automatic ice maker with air distributing means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-05-12
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Grimm
- 👤 Dwight W Jacobus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:28
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING A FREEZER COMPARTMENT HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE FRONT THEREOF, MEANS INCLUDING AN AIR INLET ADJACENT THE REAR PORTION OF SAID COMPARTMENT FOR INTRODUCING COOLED AIR INTO SAID COMPARTMENT, A HOUSING INCLUDING A TOP WALL AND SIDE WALLS AND AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE FRONT THEREOF, SAID HOUSING BEING POSITIONED IN SAID COMPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE COOLED AIR FROM SAID INLET, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE AIR OUTLET IN A FORWARD WALL PORTION THEREOF FOR CONDUTING COOLED AIR FROM SAID HOUSING INTO SAID COMPARTMENT, A RECEPTACLE SLIDABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A NORMAL POSITION IN SAID HOUSING AND AN EXTENDED POSITION IN WHICH AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID RECEPTACLE IS POSITIONED FORWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING, A FRAME AND MEANS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID FRAME IN SAID HOUSING ABOVE SAID RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A NORMAL POSITION IN SAID HOUSING AND A SECOND POSITION FORWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING, A FREEZING TRAY PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAY ABOUT AN AXIS ADJACENT ONE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING A FREEZER COMPARTMENT HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE FRONT THEREOF, MEANS INCLUDING AN AIR INLET ADJACENT THE REAR PORTION OF SAID COMPARTMENT FOR INTRODUCING COOLED AIR INTO SAID COMPARTMENT, A HOUSING INCLUDING A TOP WALL AND SIDE WALLS AND AN ACCESS OPENING AT THE FRONT THEREOF, SAID HOUSING BEING POSITIONED IN SAID COMPARTMENT TO RECEIVE THE COOLED AIR FROM SAID INLET, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE AIR OUTLET IN A FORWARD WALL PORTION THEREOF FOR CONDUTING COOLED AIR FROM SAID HOUSING INTO SAID COMPARTMENT, A RECEPTACLE SLIDABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A NORMAL POSITION IN SAID HOUSING AND AN EXTENDED POSITION IN WHICH AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID RECEPTACLE IS POSITIONED FORWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING, A FRAME AND MEANS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID FRAME IN SAID HOUSING ABOVE SAID RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A NORMAL POSITION IN SAID HOUSING AND A SECOND POSITION FORWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING, A FREEZING TRAY PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAY ABOUT AN AXIS ADJACENT ONE
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |