Refrigeration – Automatic control – By congealed removable product condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-16
2010-02-02
Tapolcai, William E (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Automatic control
By congealed removable product condition
C062S344000, C222S516000, C222S519000, C239S251000, C414S301000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07654097
ABSTRACT:
An ice distribution device for delivering ice to an ice retaining unit is provided, whereby a nozzle of the distribution device is adapted to be rotated in an eccentric rotation when installed at an upper end of an ice retaining unit, such that, when it is rotated about its axis, forces acting inside an eccentrically mounted nozzle will produce both axial and lateral components, with the lateral components of force providing a controlled “wobble”, that will deliver a substantially uniform distribution of ice within the retaining unit. A sensing device, which may be ultrasonic, mechanical or some other means, may be used to sense the level of build-up of ice within a retaining unit, for discontinuing the flow of ice to the distribution device, or diverting it to another ice retaining unit, as may be desired. The distribution and sensing devices are mounted on a top wall of the ice retaining unit and are adapted to accommodate top walls of such units of various thicknesses.
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Follett Corporation
Paul & Paul
Tapolcai William E
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