Mid-south Industries, Inc.

Thomas A Mooty

Kenneth H Patrick

Larry E Unger

An icemaking assembly (&ldquo;icemaker&rdquo;) is provided which includes an improved construction including an ice mold separate but attached to a structural base. The structural base includes integral elements such as a water fill cup, stripper, and mounting configuration. The integral nature of the stripper, combined with its &ldquo;living hinge&rdquo; feature, allows for an improved method and apparatus for fixing the ice tray in place. The combination provides an icemaker having improved thermal properties, as well as improved manufacturing efficiencies. Other improvements include an improved control system, as well as other cost-saving features.

Method and apparatus for providing ice

An icemaking assembly ('icemaker') is provided which includes an improved construction including an ice mold separate but attached to a structural base. The structural base includes integral elements such as a water fill cup, stripper, and mounting configuration. The integral nature of the stripper, combined with its 'living hinge' feature, allows for an improved method and apparatus for fixing the ice tray in place. The combination provides an icemaker having improved thermal properties, as well as improved manufacturing efficiencies. Other improvements include an improved control system, as well as other cost-saving features.

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Southside, AL, United States of America

Thomas A Mooty