SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISPENSING WATER OR ICE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170010034A1
SERIAL NO

14791767

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Systems and methods for dispensing water or ice are provided. In particular, a dispensing system can include a sensor configured to detect the presence of a container proximate the dispensing system. The sensor can be further configured to detect a top lip of the container and a level of contents in the container relative to the top lip. When a container is detected, the dispensing system can be configured to dispense water or ice, for instance, responsive to a user input. The dispensing system can be further configured to cease dispensing water or ice when the level of water or ice reaches a threshold level.

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HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INCCORPORATION TRUST CENTER 1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • F25C Class
  • 163 Applications Filed
  • 126 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 77.31 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doering, Tyler James Louisville, US 12 48
Waugh, Joseph Thomas Louisville, US 15 82

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  • 7 Citation Count
  • F25C Class
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