WO2008061179A3 - Devices and methods for making ice - Google Patents

Devices and methods for making ice Download PDF

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WO2008061179A3
WO2008061179A3 PCT/US2007/084787 US2007084787W WO2008061179A3 WO 2008061179 A3 WO2008061179 A3 WO 2008061179A3 US 2007084787 W US2007084787 W US 2007084787W WO 2008061179 A3 WO2008061179 A3 WO 2008061179A3
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methods
devices
freezing
making ice
ice
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Tyson Lawrence
Anil Mankame
Detlef Westphalen
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Tiax Llc
Tyson Lawrence
Anil Mankame
Detlef Westphalen
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C1/00—Producing ice
    • F25C1/18—Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
    • F25C1/20—Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air by agitation

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Production, Working, Storing, Or Distribution Of Ice (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
  • Freezing, Cooling And Drying Of Foods (AREA)

Abstract

Devices and methods of making ice, such as clear ice, are disclosed. In some embodiments, unwanted material is removed from supply water prior to freezing the water. In some embodiments, during freezing, devices and/or methods are applied to control freezing, e.g., to promote unidirectional freezing. In some embodiments, agitation is applied during freezing.
PCT/US2007/084787 2006-11-15 2007-11-15 Devices and methods for making ice WO2008061179A2 (en)

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US85919506P 2006-11-15 2006-11-15
US60/859,195 2006-11-15
US95816607P 2007-07-03 2007-07-03
US60/958,166 2007-07-03
US99334907P 2007-09-12 2007-09-12
US60/993,349 2007-09-12

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WO2008061179A3 true WO2008061179A3 (en) 2008-10-02

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