Ice maker
US9568230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C5/08
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.
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