Ice supplier
US7770408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2600/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ice supplier includes a case configured to store ice from an ice maker. The case includes an outlet and a transfer unit configured to transfer ice pieces in the case to the outlet. A sensor is configured to sense ice pieces passing through the outlet and a controller is configured to control the transfer unit according to input from the sensor.
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