US3662912A
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Drip tray for refrigerators
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-30
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A drip tray for a refrigerator has upper and lower panels with an insulating panel between them. The upper and lower panels slope towards a water outlet orifice provided in the tray. Along a side of the tray there are several apertures for the passage of air.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose Luis Rodriguez Calle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:21
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D21/00; F25D21/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A drip tray for a refrigerator, comprising an upper panel, a lower panel, an insulating panel between said upper and lower panels, said panels being interconnected and having a water outlet orifice, said upper and lower panels having portions sloping toward said orifice, one of said panels having a side portion which extends outwardly in the general plane of said one panel beyond the corresponding side of the other of said panels and is provided with a plurality of apertures for the passage of air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A drip tray for a refrigerator, comprising an upper panel, a lower panel, an insulating panel between said upper and lower panels, said panels being interconnected and having a water outlet orifice, said upper and lower panels having portions sloping toward said orifice, one of said panels having a side portion which extends outwardly in the general plane of said one panel beyond the corresponding side of the other of said panels and is provided with a plurality of apertures for the passage of air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A drip tray in accordance with claim 1, including a plate having apertures therein and slidable beneath said side portion to close and open the apertures of said side portion, whereby air flow through the apertures of said side portion is controlled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A drip tray in accordance with claim 1, wherein said one panel has shields projecting over said apertures along said side portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A drip tray in accordance with claim 1, wherein said one panel is the upper panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A drip tray in accordance with claim 2, including an actuating shaft extending across said panels to said side portion and a crank arm carried by an end of said shaft, said crank arm having a free end engaging a slot formed in said plate, whereby a rotation of said shaft moves said plate to open and close the air passage apertures.
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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |