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US3642162A
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Ice cube bin
Assignee: Flambeau Plastics Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-27
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-06-27
Abstract
Abstract An ice cube bin for storing loose ice cubes including a collar portion encompassing the top of a cube storage container and oppositely inclined shoulders for the twist discharge of ice cubes from an ice cube tray. The inclined shoulders are of varying width over their length whereby ice cube trays of varied sizes may be accommodated by the bin.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Wayne Doman
- 👤 Lawrence Kenneth Sauey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:53
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/18; F25C5/182; F25C5/185; B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In an ice cube bin having a storage container for holding loose ice cubes and a collar portion of substantially rectangular cross section positioned at and encompassing the top of the container and having oppositely inclined shoulders for twisting a flexible ice cube tray to discharge the ice cubes frozen in the tray into the storage container when the tray is pressed into engagement with the shoulders; the improvement comprising: opposed ones of said shoulders each having a width which substantially varies over their length such that one end of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders is substantially wider than the other end of said shoulders, the wider end of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders being positioned directly opposite the narrower end of the opposite shoulder and the wider and narrower ends of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders lying respectfully in different spaced parallel planes, whereby trays of differing sizes may be accommodated by said bin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In an ice cube bin having a storage container for holding loose ice cubes and a collar portion of substantially rectangular cross section positioned at and encompassing the top of the container and having oppositely inclined shoulders for twisting a flexible ice cube tray to discharge the ice cubes frozen in the tray into the storage container when the tray is pressed into engagement with the shoulders; the improvement comprising: opposed ones of said shoulders each having a width which substantially varies over their length such that one end of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders is substantially wider than the other end of said shoulders, the wider end of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders being positioned directly opposite the narrower end of the opposite shoulder and the wider and narrower ends of each of said opposed ones of said shoulders lying respectfully in different spaced parallel planes, whereby trays of differing sizes may be accommodated by said bin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The bin of claim 1 wherein the cross-sectional area of said collar portion is greater than the cross-sectional area of said storage container and the walls of the storage container intersect the inner edge of said shoulders and wherein the longitudinal axis of said storage container is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis of said collar portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bin of claim 1 wherein opposed walls of the storage container intersect said opposed shoulders in a curvilinear line of intersection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bin of claim 1 including raised ribs located on opposed walls of said storage container.
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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |