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Combination refrigerator including convertible compartment
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-09-10
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A combination refrigerator including a freezer compartment, a fresh food compartment and a convertible compartment includes means for supplying below freezing air to all of the compartments. Electric housing means are provided in the convertible compartment for operation of the convertible compartment at an above freezing temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius B Horvay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:35
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D17/00; F25D17/04; F25D17/06; F25D17/062; F25D17/065; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/06; F25D2400/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
In a combination refrigerator including a below freezing compartment, an above freezing compartment, a convertible compartment And air circulating means for supplying below freezing air directly into each said compartments for normally maintaining said convertible compartment within a first, lower temperature range: means for selectively operating said convertible compartment within a higher than normal temperature range comprising electric heating means in said convertible compartment and adjustable control means responsive to the temperature of said convertible compartment for controlling the energization of said heating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a combination refrigerator including a below freezing compartment, an above freezing compartment, a convertible compartment And air circulating means for supplying below freezing air directly into each said compartments for normally maintaining said convertible compartment within a first, lower temperature range: means for selectively operating said convertible compartment within a higher than normal temperature range comprising electric heating means in said convertible compartment and adjustable control means responsive to the temperature of said convertible compartment for controlling the energization of said heating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The refrigerator of claim 1 including means for partially restricting the flow of below freezing air to said convertible compartment during operation within a higher than normal temperature range.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The refrigerator of claim 1 in which said heating means is adjacent a wall of said convertible compartment separating that compartment from said below freezing compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a combination refrigerator including a below freezing compartment, an above freezing compartment, a convertible compartment and air circulating means for supplying below freezing air directly into each said compartments for normally maintaining said convertible compartment at a temperature below that of said above freezing compartment: electrical heating means in said convertible compartment; manually operated means for energizing said heating means for operation of said convertible at a higher than normal temperature range; and adjustable control means responsive to the temperature of said convertible compartment for controlling the energization of said heating means to maintain said compartment within said higher than normal temperature range.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a combination refrigerator including a below freezing compartment, an above freezing compartment, a convertible compartment and air circulating means for supplying below freezing air directly into each said compartments for normally maintaining said convertible compartment at a temperature below that of said above freezing compartment: electrical heating means in said convertible compartment; manually operated means for energizing said heating means for operation of said convertible at a higher than normal temperature range; and adjustable control means responsive to the temperature of said convertible compartment for controlling the energization of said heating means to maintain said compartment within said higher than normal temperature range.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The refrigerator of claim 4 in which said heating means is in heat exchange relationship with a partition common to said freezer and convertible compartments.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |