Method and apparatus for making ice on a dynamic schedule

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APP PUB NO 20020002831A1
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09896100

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An ice making device including a control system to regulate the dispensing of manufactured ice to a hopper for subsequent dispensing into a container such as a cup. The control system senses a low level of ice in the hopper and initiates a signal that is sent to a controller. The controller initiates a time delay that prevents discharge of ice from the ice making device to the hopper until a monitored variable about the ice meets a predetermined value. When the value is reached, additional ice is dispensed to the hopper. Such an ice making device has use in combination with a beverage dispensing device.

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CRANE COWARRINGTON PENNSYLVANIA 18976-2495

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Henning, Mark R St. Charles, MO 5 62
Huffman, John Fenton, MO 24 280
Newkirk, Franklin D Florissant, MO 9 158
Petersen, Ronald P Arnold, MO 4 51
Stettes, Gregory G Pacific, MO 10 116

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