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Method and system for making and vending ice

US8579155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 7, 2007
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D3/00
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vending machine is disclosed. The vending machine has a selector for a plurality of beverage types and a selector for a plurality of ice types. The vending machine has a first store for storing a supply of the plurality of beverage types and a second store for storing a supply of the plurality of ice types. The vending machine also has a dispenser for dispensing into a container a selected beverage type and a selected ice type.

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