Method and system for dispensing ice and/or a liquid

Details Method and system for dispensing ice and/or a liquid Method and system for dispensing ice and/or a liquid

2006-12-29

2010-06-29

Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

Filling means with receiver or receiver coacting means

Receiver actuated discharge means

C141S083000, C141S095000

Reexamination Certificate

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07743801

ABSTRACT:
A touchless dispensing system includes a dispenser configured to dispense at least one of ice and at least one liquid. A detection device is positioned with respect to the dispenser. The detection device is configured to detect a container positioned with respect to the dispenser without contacting the container. The detection device is further configured to generate a signal confirming a position of the container with respect to the dispenser. The dispenser is activated to dispense an amount of ice and/or an amount of the at least one liquid into the container in response to the signal generated by the detection device.

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