Methods and apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging in an...

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2007-05-24

2010-06-22

Tapolcai, William E (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Congealing flowable material, e.g., ice making

C062S344000, C222S226000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07739879

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging in an ice storage bin. In one embodiment, a storage bin for ice with an apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging within the ice storage bin is provided. The apparatus can include a probe hole positioned above an access door and opening, and also above an internal baffle. The probe hole can be sized to receive a probe used to break up bridges or clumps of ice within the ice storage bin.

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