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US3378170A
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Mixed beverage refrigerating and dispensing machine
Assignee: Reynolds Products Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-31
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1986-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald S Reynolds
- 👤 Harvey R Krueger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:37
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/04; A23G9/045; F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/12; F25C1/14; F25C1/145; F25C1/147; F25C5/00; F25C5/14; F25C5/142; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN AN ICED BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN UPSTANDING TUBE HAVING AN INNER WALL AND AN OUTER WALL, SAID INNER WALL DEFINING AN UPSTANDING CYLINDRICAL FREEZING CHAMBER HAVING AN OUTLET AT THE UPPER END THEREOF, AN INLET FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID FREEZING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR COOLING SAID TUBE TO FREEZE WATER IN SAID FREEZING CHAMBER, AN UPSTANDING AUGER IN SAID FREEZING CHAMBER FOR SCRAPING ICE FROM SAID INNER WALL AND FOR DELIVERING THE ICE TO SAID OUTLET, DRIVE MECHANISM FOR OPERATING SAID AUGER TO FORCE THE ICE FROM SAID CHAMBER AND THROUGH SAID OUTLET, AND A COOLING CONDUIT IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN AN ICED BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN UPSTANDING TUBE HAVING AN INNER WALL AND AN OUTER WALL, SAID INNER WALL DEFINING AN UPSTANDING CYLINDRICAL FREEZING CHAMBER HAVING AN OUTLET AT THE UPPER END THEREOF, AN INLET FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID FREEZING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR COOLING SAID TUBE TO FREEZE WATER IN SAID FREEZING CHAMBER, AN UPSTANDING AUGER IN SAID FREEZING CHAMBER FOR SCRAPING ICE FROM SAID INNER WALL AND FOR DELIVERING THE ICE TO SAID OUTLET, DRIVE MECHANISM FOR OPERATING SAID AUGER TO FORCE THE ICE FROM SAID CHAMBER AND THROUGH SAID OUTLET, AND A COOLING CONDUIT IN
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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |