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US-2017320684-A1 · Nov 9, 2017 · US
Ice dispenser
US9377232B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9377232-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414319527-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
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An ice dispenser is disclosed herein. The ice dispenser may include an ice chute and an ice gate mechanism positioned about the ice chute. The ice gate mechanism may include a downwardly opening ice gate operated by a pivoting lever system.
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That which is claimed is: 1. An ice dispenser, comprising: an ice chute; and an ice gate mechanism positioned about the ice chute, wherein the ice gate mechanism comprises: a downwardly opening ice gate; and a pivoting lever system in mechanical communication with the downwardly opening ice gate, wherein the pivoting lever system is configured to slide the downwardly opening ice gate between an open position and a closed position. 2. The ice dispenser…
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- What does patent US9377232B2 cover?
- An ice dispenser is disclosed herein. The ice dispenser may include an ice chute and an ice gate mechanism positioned about the ice chute. The ice gate mechanism may include a downwardly opening ice gate operated by a pivoting lever system.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Coca Cola Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B65G65/40. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 28 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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