Ice producing apparatus and method

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2006-12-14

2009-11-03

Tapolcai, William E (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Means producing shaped or modified congealed product

Mold with means to absorb heat, e.g., brine tank

C062S434000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07610773

ABSTRACT:
An ice producing apparatus for a refrigerator includes a storage tank configured to store a cooling medium. A first heat exchanger is disposed downstream of the storage tank and is configured to have the cooling medium flow therethrough to be cooled. An ice mold includes at least one cavity that is configured to retain water therein. A second heat exchanger is disposed downstream of the first heat exchanger and is configured to have the cooling medium flow therethrough to freeze the water in the ice mold to produce ice.

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