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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2005
Richard T. Miller, Manitowoc, WI (US);
Marty J. Lafond, Algoma, WI (US);
Howard G. Funk, Manitowoc, WI (US);
Richard T. Miller, Manitowoc, WI (US);
Marty J. Lafond, Algoma, WI (US);
Howard G. Funk, Manitowoc, WI (US);
Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, Inc., Sparks, NV (US);
Abstract
An ice machine has an ice-making assembly that includes a water distributor in which one or more structural elements form a first chamber. The first chamber is configured to receive an inflow of water, distribute the water laterally, and to controllably release the water. A mating member cooperates with the one or more structural elements to form a second chamber. The second chamber is configured to receive water from the first chamber and to controllably release the water onto a receiving surface. The mating member is configured to be detached from the one or more structural elements in a direction perpendicular to the direction of lateral water distribution.