Drainless icemaker appliance
US10274238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2700/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An icemaker appliance includes an ice maker positioned within a cabinet. A circulation conduit extends from a sump to the ice maker. A pump is connected to the circulation conduit such that the pump is operable to flow liquid water from the sump to the ice maker through the circulation conduit. A deionization filter assembly is coupled to the circulation conduit. A sensor is operable to measure a total dissolved solids value of the liquid water flowing through the circulation conduit.
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