US3769805A
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Revolving display capsule
Assignee: MELBRO CORP
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A stationary display container has a plurality of shelves mounted on a central rotor therein and doors to gain access to the shelves. The container is temperature controlled by thermoelectric means including water cooling and fan circulated air.
Inventors
- 👤 L Corini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/04; A47F3/0404; F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; F25D25/027; F25D11/00; F25D17/00; F25D17/04; F25D17/06; F25D2317/00; F25D2317/06; F25D2317/066; F25D2317/0661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A controlled temperature container having a rotatable inner shelf means, comprising: a. a base; b. a capsule mounted on said base and having an access port therein and a door mounted thereon covering said access port; c. a rotor means comprising a rotor having a central cylindrical portion extending upwardly from a horizontally extending base portion and having a plurality of shelves mounted on said central portion, disposed within said capsule for rotation with respect thereto; said central portion being hollow and having a plurality of holes therein; said base portion having a plurality of louvers therein; and d. controlled temperature means comprising at least one thermoelectric module; and air circulation means comprising a fan mounted below said base portion to circulate air through said central portion and said louvers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A controlled temperature container having a rotatable inner shelf means, comprising: a. a base; b. a capsule mounted on said base and having an access port therein and a door mounted thereon covering said access port; c. a rotor means comprising a rotor having a central cylindrical portion extending upwardly from a horizontally extending base portion and having a plurality of shelves mounted on said central portion, disposed within said capsule for rotation with respect thereto; said central portion being hollow and having a plurality of holes therein; said base portion having a plurality of louvers therein; and d. controlled temperature means comprising at least one thermoelectric module; and air circulation means comprising a fan mounted below said base portion to circulate air through said central portion and said louvers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said rotor means has a motor mounted to a frame and a spider member attached to said motor for rotation in response to rotation of the shaft of said motor; said spider member being connected to said base portion of said rotor so that said base portion rotates with said spider member.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |