US4432529A
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Ice tray with lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract An ice cube tray having a removable cover for sealing the tray when filled with water. The cover has a fill spout and a cover for the fill spout that cooperate with similar trays for stacking purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles McMillan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0223; F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25C1/243; F25C2500/00; F25C2500/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A stackable, covered ice cube tray structure comprising a tray having an outwardly flared bead around its upper peripheral edge and a removable tray cover having a downwardly extending skirt around its lower peripheral edge which secures to said tray by engaging said outwardly flared bead on said tray, ice cube forming compartments in said tray, said tray and said tray cover combination having a recessed filling means in said cover, surrounded on all sides by said tray cover, for filling said covered ice cube tray and a cap on said filling means coplanar with said cover, with fluid when said tray cover is secured to said tray, whereby when said covered trays are stacked, smooth, planar surfaces on said tray covers will allow close engagement of said trays and result in compact, efficient storage of same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A stackable, covered ice cube tray structure comprising a tray having an outwardly flared bead around its upper peripheral edge and a removable tray cover having a downwardly extending skirt around its lower peripheral edge which secures to said tray by engaging said outwardly flared bead on said tray, ice cube forming compartments in said tray, said tray and said tray cover combination having a recessed filling means in said cover, surrounded on all sides by said tray cover, for filling said covered ice cube tray and a cap on said filling means coplanar with said cover, with fluid when said tray cover is secured to said tray, whereby when said covered trays are stacked, smooth, planar surfaces on said tray covers will allow close engagement of said trays and result in compact, efficient storage of same.
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) | 1987-02-20 | 1987-08-22 | 1988-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-20 | 1991-08-22 | 1992-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-20 | 1995-08-22 | 1996-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |