Title: Ice dispensing machine

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving flaked or particulate ice from an associated ice making machine and adapted to selectively dispense the ice into a glass or similar receptacle, the apparatus including a rotatable ice storage bin, means defining a discharge opening below the storage bin and communicable with a discharge spout, means for causing rotation of the bin and for communicating ice therefrom through the discharge opening and into the receptacle, and means for sensing the quantity of ice in the bin and for effecting operation of the ice making machine when the volume of ice within the storage bin drops below some preselected magnitude.

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Inventors: Kohl, Vance L. (Albert Lea, MN, US)

Application Number: 425103
Filing Date: 1973-12-17
Publication_date: 1976-01-13
Assignee: King-Seeley Thermos Co. (Ann Arbor, MI)
Primary Class(es): 222/56 200/61.21
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2952391	Sep, 1960	Garland	222/162.
3287516	Nov, 1966	Nielsen	200/153.
3406871	Oct, 1968	Hoenisch	222/168.

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Primary Examiner: Knowles, Allen N.
Assistant Examiner: Lane, Hadd
Attorney: Harness, Dickey & Pierce