ICE MAKER WITH BUCKET FILLING FEATURE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140137984A1
SERIAL NO

14086522

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An ice storage bin assembly comprising an ice storage bin having a cavity for the storage of ice and an opening for access to the cavity. An ice dispensing chute is disposed internal to the ice storage bin and comprises an inlet and an outlet. Ice can be directed into the inlet where it is carried by gravity down to the outlet and deposited in a bucket disposed below the outlet. An ice dispensing chute closure means closes the inlet of the ice dispensing chute. The closure means can comprise a scoop adapted to be received in and seal the inlet of the ice dispensing chute or a raised portion disposed on the back side of a door which is adapted to seal the inlet of the ice dispensing chute when the door is closed.

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TRUE MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC2001 EAST TERRA LANE O'FALLON MO 63366

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BROADBENT, John Allen Denver, US 30 364

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