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Insulating apparatus
Assignee: Colpo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-02-06
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2007-02-06
Abstract
Abstract An insulating apparatus for individually managing the temperatures of small containers to be delivered or stocked has containers and cooling units. The cooling unit has a rack for placing the container and cooling elements inserted into the containers. The cooling elements are operated by pressing selectively operable pressors of the container side by a remote switch of the cooling unit side. The cooling elements are independent at the respective containers to individually control the temperatures of the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitsuo Takasugi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:19
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D19/00; F25D19/02; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An insulating apparatus comprising a plurality of cooling units each having an insulating container, a rack for holding said container and cooling means inserted into said container, selectively operable pressors provided at the front of said container, said cooling unit having remote switches for setting the cooling temperature at the settings corresponding to the pressors, said pressors operating the remote switches when the container is set on the rack to automatically individually cool the containers at predetermined temperatures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
An insulating apparatus comprising a plurality of cooling units each having an insulating container, a rack for holding said container and cooling means inserted into said container, selectively operable pressors provided at the front of said container, said cooling unit having remote switches for setting the cooling temperature at the settings corresponding to the pressors, said pressors operating the remote switches when the container is set on the rack to automatically individually cool the containers at predetermined temperatures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said cooling means is a cooling plate containing an evaporator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said cooling means is a cooling air supply conduit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said pressor is a removable projecting piece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said pressor is formed by burying a filling member in a recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said pressor is a slidable slide member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the number of said pressors is 1 to 5.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the cooling temperature can be finely regulated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The insulating apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said racks and cooling plates are tiltably pivoted upwardly.
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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) | 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-19 | 1992-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-19 | 1995-10-19 | 1996-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-19 | 1999-10-19 | 2000-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |