System and method for producing clear ice
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Nov 13, 2018
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May 18, 2017
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Nov 18, 2016
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Abstract
A system for producing clear ice uses sensor data on a freezing chamber condition to optimize production of clear ice. The sensor data provides information such as a clearness degree of ice, a freezing chamber temperature, and an ice maker temperature. The freezing chamber condition is predicated using the received sensor data. The freezing chamber condition is adjusted according to the received sensor data and the predicted freezing chamber condition.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | SUWON-SI GYEONGGI-DO 16677 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- F25C Class
- 197 Applications Filed
- 134 Patents Issued To-Date
- 68.03 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cronin, John E | Bonita Springs, US | 132 | 4168 |
# of filed Patents : 132 Total Citations : 4168 | |||
Huffines, Christopher Michael | Burlington, US | 10 | 74 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 74 |
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- F25C Class
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