US4162780A
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Ice cube service
Assignee: Stone City Products Inc
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Filing: 1977-05-20
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1997-05-20
Abstract
Abstract An ice cube storage bin, including a container having opposing walls with side edges in the same plane, an ejector bar for ejecting ice from an ice tray, and a top rotably attached to the side walls to allow at least 90° rotation from fully closed to fully open is disclosed. This bin allows improved utilization of the space within a refrigerator freezer compartment and is utilized in conjunction with an ice cube tray having two longitudinally extended rows of less than half-spherical compartments attached to and penetrating through a tray bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand T. Rankin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:11
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/18; F25C5/182; F25C5/185; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25C1/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An ice cube tray comprising two longitudinally extended rows of less than half spherical flexible compartments attached to and penetrating through a flexible tray bed, wherein distortion means are provided on the top and on the bottom of the tray bed, said distortion means being attached in both places to sides of the compartment and the tray bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An ice cube tray comprising two longitudinally extended rows of less than half spherical flexible compartments attached to and penetrating through a flexible tray bed, wherein distortion means are provided on the top and on the bottom of the tray bed, said distortion means being attached in both places to sides of the compartment and the tray bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tray of claim 1 having on the bottom side stacking support means and on the top side stacking support receivers, so that a number of trays may be stacked together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the walls of the compartments are of variable thickness.
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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) | 1982-07-30 | 1983-01-29 | 1983-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-30 | 1987-01-29 | 1987-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-30 | 1991-01-29 | 1991-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |