Ice dispensing and detecting apparatus
The present invention relates to an ice dispenser apparatus having an ice storage bin removably mounted to the refrigerator for receiving and storing ice pieces from an ice maker, a metering device for separating individual ice pieces, and a sensing device for detecting the presence of ice pieces. A...
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| Abstract | The present invention relates to an ice dispenser apparatus having an ice storage bin removably mounted to the refrigerator for receiving and storing ice pieces from an ice maker, a metering device for separating individual ice pieces, and a sensing device for detecting the presence of ice pieces. Actuation of a motor causes the metering device to separate individual ice pieces and the sensing device detects ice pieces before, after, or during dispensing. |
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| AbstractList | The present invention relates to an ice dispenser apparatus having an ice storage bin removably mounted to the refrigerator for receiving and storing ice pieces from an ice maker, a metering device for separating individual ice pieces, and a sensing device for detecting the presence of ice pieces. Actuation of a motor causes the metering device to separate individual ice pieces and the sensing device detects ice pieces before, after, or during dispensing. |
| Author | FISCHER MARCUS ROLAND KOENIGSKNECHT TONY LEE SIWEK AMY LAUREN CHASE KEVIN MICHAEL BASHARK LARRY THOMAS MCCOLLUM RYAN DEAN FOUNTAIN JORDAN ROBERT JEFFERY RANDELL LEE DAWSON BRANDON MICHAEL SCHWARTZ MATTHEW RUSSEL |
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| SubjectTerms | BLASTING COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS HEATING LIGHTING LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE REFRIGERATION OR COOLING WEAPONS |
| Title | Ice dispensing and detecting apparatus |
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