US3796351A
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Ice dispensing machine
Assignee: King Seeley Thermos Co
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Filing: 1971-12-06
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1991-12-06
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for dispensing flaked or particulate ice including a rotatable ice storage bin, means defining a discharge opening below the storage bin and communicable with a discharge spout, a discharge chute selectively movable in response to a receptacle being moved into an ice receiving position below the spout for communicating particulate ice from the discharge opening to the discharge spout and effecting rotation of the storage bin.
Inventors
- 👤 V Kohl
- 👤 W Hoenisch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:38
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C5/00; F25C5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In combination in an apparatus for dispensing a particulate material, a movably supported particulate material storage bin, said storage bin being movable toward and away from a discharge position, means defining a particulate material discharge opening adjacent the lower end of said bin, a discharge spout for communicating particulate material from said opening into a suitable receptacle therefor, a relatively movable discharge chute for communicating particulate material from said opening to said spout, said discharge chute being movable from a first position wherein material placed thereon will be directed to a first location and a second position wherein material placed thereon will be directed toward said discharge opening, and means for simultaneously moving said bin toward said discharge position and causing said discharge chute to be moved from said first position toward said second position, whereby particulate material within said storage bin will pass toward said discharge opening and thereafter along said chute into a receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination in an apparatus for dispensing a particulate material, a movably supported particulate material storage bin, said storage bin being movable toward and away from a discharge position, means defining a particulate material discharge opening adjacent the lower end of said bin, a discharge spout for communicating particulate material from said opening into a suitable receptacle therefor, a relatively movable discharge chute for communicating particulate material from said opening to said spout, said discharge chute being movable from a first position wherein material placed thereon will be directed to a first location and a second position wherein material placed thereon will be directed toward said discharge opening, and means for simultaneously moving said bin toward said discharge position and causing said discharge chute to be moved from said first position toward said second position, whereby particulate material within said storage bin will pass toward said discharge opening and thereafter along said chute into a receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said chute is movable between a first position communicating with a drain and a second position communicating with a receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said chute is movable between a first position communicating particulate material from said discharge opening towards said spout and a second position communicating said discharge opening with a drain.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said storage bin includes a rotatable inner bin disposed within said storage bin and means for selectively rotating said inner bin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |