Ice cube dispensing device

Claim 1

An ice cube dispensing device for a bar having a serving surface and a work surface behind the serving surface and at a lower height than the serving surface, said ice cube dispensing device comprising a funnel type container having an open top of predetermined diameter and tapering down to an open bottom of considerably smaller diameter than the predetermined diameter, said container being mounted above a bar with its axis substantially vertical; a cross member affixed to the top of the container and extending diametrically thereacross; a pair of covers hingedly affixed to opposite longitudinal edges of the cross member for selectively opening and closing the top; a stop member affixed to the cross member in the container and extending coaxially toward the bottom but spaced therefrom; and a plurality of tubular members telescopically slidably coupled to each other, one of said tubular members being slidably coupled to the container and extending through the open bottom thereof whereby in extended position the tubular members extend a maximum distance from the container and direct ice cubes stored in the container to glasses on the bar and in a withdrawn position said one of said tubular members extends into the container and abuts the stop member thereby blocking the bottom of the container and preventing ice cubes from leaving the container.