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US3565389A
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Ice mold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-16
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A mold for ice including an elongated open-ended tubular container having cap seal means to tightly close the ends. A plurality of individual spacer members of the same shape as the cross section of the container is mounted on a flexible pull strip and defines therebetween individual ice portions which may be selectively removed from the container.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:42
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25C1/246; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A mold for congealing liquids comprising an elongated tubular container open on at least one end, cap means to close said open end, seal means associated with said cap means to prevent leakage of liquid from said container when the same is closed, and a plurality of spacer plates having the same general shape as the container cross section, said plates being carried in spaced relation on an elongated flexible pull strip, said strip and associated plates being adapted to be received within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A mold for congealing liquids comprising an elongated tubular container open on at least one end, cap means to close said open end, seal means associated with said cap means to prevent leakage of liquid from said container when the same is closed, and a plurality of spacer plates having the same general shape as the container cross section, said plates being carried in spaced relation on an elongated flexible pull strip, said strip and associated plates being adapted to be received within said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mold as defined in claim 1, and including tether means connecting said cap means to said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mold as defined in claim 1, and further including a small cutout portion on each plate to permit through flow of liquid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mold as defined in claim 3 wherein said cutout portion is triangular in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A mold as defined in claim 3, wherein said cutout portion is in the shape of a secant of a circle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mold as defined in claim 1 wherein said container is formed of plastic material having a relatively low coefficient of friction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A mold as defined in claim 1 wherein said seal means comprises a peripheral bead formed on the open end of said container and a shoulder on the inner face of said cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A mold as defined in claim 7 wherein said cap is resilient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mold as defined in claim 3 wherein said pull strip is coextensive with the length of said container and is adapted to lie against the inside wall thereof, said spacer plates being attached thereto at their periphery.
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |