Ice cube manipulation via heat

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9989292
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14881253

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An ice making device includes heating and cooling elements that control the formation of ice within a cavity. The ice making device may include one or more fluid inlets that supply liquid water to the cavity, and one or more fluid outlets that drain water from the cavity after formation of ice having a desired shape.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONBENTON HARBOR MI

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Culley, Brian K Evansville, US 43 376

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