1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section F
  3. CPC Class F25
  4. CPC Subclass F25C
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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F25C
PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE [2018-01]
NOTE

  • In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:
    • "ice" means any frozen liquid and also covers frozen semiliquids or pasty substances.
F25C 1/00
Producing ice (F25C 3/00 takes precedence) [2018-01]
F25C 1/02
.
Producing natural ice, i.e. without refrigeration [2018-01]
F25C 1/04
.
by using stationary moulds [2013-01]
F25C 1/045
. .
with the open end pointing downwards [2018-01]
F25C 1/06
. .
open or openable at both ends [2013-01]
F25C 1/08
.
by immersing freezing chambers {, cylindrical bodies} or plates into water [2021-08]
F25C 1/10
.
by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds (F25C 1/08 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F25C 1/12
.
by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs [2013-01]
F25C 1/125
. .
{on flexible surfaces} [2013-01]
F25C 1/14
. .
to form thin sheets which are removed by scraping or wedging, e.g. in the form of flakes [2018-01]
F25C 1/142
. . .
from the outer walls of cooled bodies [2018-01]
F25C 1/145
. . .
from the inner walls of cooled bodies [2018-01]
F25C 1/147
. . . .
by using augers [2023-05]
F25C 1/16
.
by partially evaporating water in a vacuum [2013-01]
F25C 1/18
.
of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air [2013-01]
F25C 1/20
. .
by agitation [2013-01]
F25C 1/22
.
Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds [2018-01]
F25C 1/24
. .
for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays [2013-01]
F25C 1/243
. . .
Moulds made of plastics e.g. silicone [2018-01]
F25C 1/246
. . .
Moulds with separate grid structure [2018-01]
F25C 1/25
. .
Filling devices for moulds [2018-01]
F25C 3/00
Processes or apparatus specially adapted for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Producing artificial snow [2018-01]
F25C 3/02
.
for ice rinks [2018-01]
F25C 3/04
.
for sledging or ski trails; Producing artificial snow [2018-01]
F25C 5/00
Working or handling ice (F25C 3/00 takes precedence) [2018-01]
F25C 5/02
.
Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice [2018-01]
F25C 5/04
. .
without the use of saws [2013-01]
F25C 5/043
. . .
{Tools, e.g. ice picks, ice crushers, ice shavers} [2013-01]
F25C 5/046
. . .
{Ice-crusher machines} [2013-01]
F25C 5/06
. . .
by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members [2018-01]
F25C 5/08
. . .
by heating bodies in contact with the ice [2013-01]
F25C 5/10
. . . .
using hot refrigerant; using fluid heated by refrigerant [2013-01]
F25C 5/12
. . .
Ice-shaving machines [2013-01]
F25C 5/14
.
Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses [2023-05]
F25C 5/142
. .
{extrusion of ice crystals} [2023-05]
F25C 5/18
.
Storing ice [2013-01]
F25C 5/182
. .
Ice bins therefor [2018-01]
F25C 5/185
. . .
with freezing trays [2018-01]
F25C 5/187
. . .
with ice level sensing means [2018-01]
F25C 5/20
.
Distributing ice [2018-01]
F25C 5/22
. .
{particularly adapted for household refrigerators} [2018-01]
F25C 5/24
. .
{for storing bins (ice bins F25C 5/182)} [2018-01]
F25C 2300/00
Special arrangements or features for producing, working or handling ice [2018-01]
F25C 2301/00
Special arrangements or features for producing ice [2018-01]
F25C 2301/002
.
Producing ice slurries [2018-01]
F25C 2303/00
Special arrangements or features for producing ice or snow for winter sports or similar recreational purposes, e.g. for sporting installations; Special arrangements or features for producing artificial snow [2018-01]
F25C 2303/042
.
Snow making by using solid ice, e.g. ice crushing [2013-01]
F25C 2303/044
.
Snow making using additional features, e.g. additives, liquid gas [2013-01]
F25C 2303/046
.
Snow making by using low pressure air ventilators, e.g. fan type snow canons [2013-01]
F25C 2303/048
.
Snow making by using means for spraying water [2013-01]
F25C 2303/0481
. .
with the use of compressed air [2013-01]
F25C 2305/00
Special arrangements or features for working or handling ice [2018-01]
F25C 2305/022
.
Harvesting ice including rotating or tilting or pivoting of a mould or tray [2018-01]
F25C 2305/0221
. .
rotating ice mould [2021-08]
F25C 2305/024
.
Rotating rake [2021-08]
F25C 2400/00
Auxiliary features or devices for producing, working or handling ice [2018-01]
F25C 2400/02
.
Freezing surface state [2013-01]
F25C 2400/04
.
Ice guide, e.g. for guiding ice blocks to storage tank [2013-01]
F25C 2400/06
.
Multiple ice moulds or trays therefor [2013-01]
F25C 2400/08
.
for different type of ice [2013-01]
F25C 2400/10
.
Refrigerator units [2013-01]
F25C 2400/12
.
Means for sanitation [2013-01]
F25C 2400/14
.
Water supply [2013-01]
F25C 2500/00
Problems to be solved [2013-01]
F25C 2500/02
.
Geometry problems [2013-01]
F25C 2500/04
.
Calculation of parameters [2013-01]
F25C 2500/06
.
Spillage or flooding of water [2013-01]
F25C 2500/08
.
Sticking or clogging of ice [2013-01]
F25C 2600/00
Control issues [2013-01]
F25C 2600/02
.
Timing [2013-01]
F25C 2600/04
.
Control means [2013-01]
F25C 2700/00
Sensing or detecting of parameters; Sensors therefor [2013-01]
F25C 2700/02
.
Level of ice [2013-01]
F25C 2700/04
.
Level of water [2013-01]
F25C 2700/06
.
Rotation angle of the ejector ejecting ice from a stationary mould [2013-01]
F25C 2700/08
.
Power to drive the auger motor of an auger type ice making machine [2013-01]
F25C 2700/10
.
Rotating speed of the auger motor of an auger type ice making machine [2013-01]
F25C 2700/12
.
Temperature of ice trays [2013-01]
F25C 2700/14
.
Temperature of water [2013-01]