US3192726A
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Thermoelectric ice maker
Assignee: Borg Warner Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-22
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1984-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alwin B Newton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:13
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/04; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; F25B21/04; F25C2305/00; F25C2305/022; F25C2305/0221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
ICE MAKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PIVOTED MOLD HAVING A CAVITY THEREIN; A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE CARRIED BY SAID MOLD, SAID MODULE HAVING A SINK SIDE AND A LOAD SIDE, SAID LOAD SIDE BEING IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CAVITY; MEANS TO PIVOT SAID MOLD TO THEREBY INVERT SAID CAVITY; A THERMOSTAT CARRIED BY SAID MOLD AND IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CAVITY, SAID THERMOSTAT CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE MOLD; AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF CURRENT THROUGH SAID THERMOELECTRIC MODULE UPON PIVOTING OF SAID MOLD
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
ICE MAKING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PIVOTED MOLD HAVING A CAVITY THEREIN; A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE CARRIED BY SAID MOLD, SAID MODULE HAVING A SINK SIDE AND A LOAD SIDE, SAID LOAD SIDE BEING IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CAVITY; MEANS TO PIVOT SAID MOLD TO THEREBY INVERT SAID CAVITY; A THERMOSTAT CARRIED BY SAID MOLD AND IN THERMAL COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CAVITY, SAID THERMOSTAT CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE MOLD; AND MEANS FOR CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF CURRENT THROUGH SAID THERMOELECTRIC MODULE UPON PIVOTING OF SAID MOLD
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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |