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Ice making machine

US5408834A · kind A · utility

24Cited by
31References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1994
Grant dateApr 25, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25C2600/04
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An automatic ice making machine is disclosed having a coolant/refrigerant system, a water/ice system, a cleaning/sterilizing system and a microprocessor operated control system interconnecting the above systems. Methods for automatically cleaning the ice maker's water/ice systems and establishing safeguards and monitoring of system readiness and operation are also provided.

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