Ice maker and a method of making ice

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Tapolcai, William E. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Rink

C062S260000, C062S347000, C062S354000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06931874

ABSTRACT:
An ice maker for creating a layer of ice on a cooled surface, is disclosed. The ice maker has a source of de-gassed water, which may be de-gassed by being heated. A pump to pressurize the de-gassed water is provided and the water is passed to a sprayer hydraulically connected to the pump. The sprayer has nozzles sized and shaped to convert the pressurized water into a fine de-gassing droplet spray directed at the cooled surface. The droplets are sized to substantially freeze on contact with the cooled surface. In one embodiment a microprocessor is provided to change the volume sprayed according to the speed of the ice maker to ensure an even coat of ice is layed down.

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