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Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010

Filed:

May. 24, 2007
Applicants:

David Anglin Sellers, Newnan, GA (US);

Yukihiko Suzuki, Peachtree City, GA (US);

Milaim Hoti, Fayetteville, GA (US);

Inventors:

David Anglin Sellers, Newnan, GA (US);

Yukihiko Suzuki, Peachtree City, GA (US);

Milaim Hoti, Fayetteville, GA (US);

Assignee:

Hoshizaki America, Inc., Peachtree City, GA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F25C 5/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging in an ice storage bin. In one embodiment, a storage bin for ice with an apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging within the ice storage bin is provided. The apparatus can include a probe hole positioned above an access door and opening, and also above an internal baffle. The probe hole can be sized to receive a probe used to break up bridges or clumps of ice within the ice storage bin.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Sellers, David. (2010). Methods and apparatus to reduce or prevent bridging in an ice storage bin (U.S. Patent No. 7739879). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7739879

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