WO2012162303A3 - Modular ice and water dispensing device - Google Patents

Modular ice and water dispensing device Download PDF

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WO2012162303A3
WO2012162303A3 PCT/US2012/038967 US2012038967W WO2012162303A3 WO 2012162303 A3 WO2012162303 A3 WO 2012162303A3 US 2012038967 W US2012038967 W US 2012038967W WO 2012162303 A3 WO2012162303 A3 WO 2012162303A3
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module
dispensing device
ice
water dispensing
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Michael T. Jennison
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Akoona Llc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/10—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
    • 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
    • F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
    • F25C5/20—Distributing ice
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/06—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
    • G07F13/065—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof for drink preparation
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/10—Casings or parts thereof, e.g. with means for heating or cooling

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Beverage Vending Machines With Cups, And Gas Or Electricity Vending Machines (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

A dispensing device for at least one of ice and water includes a plurality of modules configured to be connected together to form the dispensing device. The plurality of modules comprises an ice dispensing module, a water dispensing module, an ice making module, a bag and bottle dispensing module, a drain reservoir module, an ultrasonic mister module, or any combination thereof.
PCT/US2012/038967 2011-05-23 2012-05-22 Modular ice and water dispensing device WO2012162303A2 (en)

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US201161488991P 2011-05-23 2011-05-23
US61/488,991 2011-05-23

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WO2012162303A3 true WO2012162303A3 (en) 2013-03-28

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US11092372B2 (en) 2017-01-03 2021-08-17 Greg L. Blosser Storage and distribution unit for compressed ice

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KR20060108434A (en) * 2005-04-13 2006-10-18 조준혁 Control system for vending machine
KR100820816B1 (en) * 2006-10-24 2008-04-11 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator and apparatus for ice discharging therein
US20090120761A1 (en) * 2007-11-09 2009-05-14 Db Design Incorporated Field configurable vending machine system
US20100294618A1 (en) * 2007-07-30 2010-11-25 Akoona, Llc Ice Agitation and Dispensing Device and Method

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR20060108434A (en) * 2005-04-13 2006-10-18 조준혁 Control system for vending machine
KR100820816B1 (en) * 2006-10-24 2008-04-11 엘지전자 주식회사 Refrigerator and apparatus for ice discharging therein
US20100294618A1 (en) * 2007-07-30 2010-11-25 Akoona, Llc Ice Agitation and Dispensing Device and Method
US20090120761A1 (en) * 2007-11-09 2009-05-14 Db Design Incorporated Field configurable vending machine system

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