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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE MANUFACTURING
| Application Number |
18430082 |
| Status |
Pending |
| Filing Date |
2024-02-01 |
| First Publication Date |
2024-05-30 |
| Owner |
Minnesota Ice Sculptures L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
- F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
- F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
- F25C 5/14 - Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses
- F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE MANUFACTURING
| Application Number |
18215728 |
| Status |
Pending |
| Filing Date |
2023-06-28 |
| First Publication Date |
2023-10-26 |
| Owner |
Minnesota Ice Sculptures L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
- F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
- F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
- F25C 5/14 - Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses
- F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
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System and method for ice manufacturing
| Application Number |
17727616 |
| Grant Number |
11692753 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2022-04-22 |
| First Publication Date |
2022-08-04 |
| Grant Date |
2023-07-04 |
| Owner |
Minnesota Ice Sculptures L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
- F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
- F25C 5/14 - Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses
- F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
- F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE MANUFACTURING
| Document Number |
03177315 |
| Status |
Pending |
| Filing Date |
2021-04-28 |
| Open to Public Date |
2021-11-04 |
| Owner |
MINNESOTA ICE SCULPTURES L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
- F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
- F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds
- F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
- F25C 5/14 - Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ICE MANUFACTURING
| Application Number |
US2021029765 |
| Publication Number |
2021/222482 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2021-04-28 |
| Publication Date |
2021-11-04 |
| Owner |
MINNESOTA ICE SCULPTURES L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/00 - Producing ice
- F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds
- F25C 5/00 - Working or handling ice
- F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
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System and method for ice manufacturing
| Application Number |
17243565 |
| Grant Number |
11898784 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2021-04-28 |
| First Publication Date |
2021-10-28 |
| Grant Date |
2024-02-13 |
| Owner |
MINNESOTA ICE SCULPTURES L.L.C. (USA)
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| Inventor |
Harrell, Robert E.
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Abstract
A system for manufacturing clear ice products is provided. The system includes a freezing module, a demolding module, and a converting station. The freezing module includes a frame comprising a plurality of levels, a plate freezer provided at each level, and at least one mold provided for placement on each plate freezer and suitable for receiving water. A control frame is provided associated with each plate freezer and is movable from an elevated position to fill position. In the fill position, the control frame is at least partially disposed within the mold. One or more circulation pumps are associated with each control frame for circulating water in the mold to release air bubbles as the water freezes. The demolding module removes the mold from the freezing module and removes formed ice from the mold. The converting station converts the formed ice into a clear ice product.
IPC Classes ?
- F25C 1/12 - Producing ice by freezing water on cooled surfaces, e.g. to form slabs
- F25C 1/18 - Producing ice of a particular transparency or translucency, e.g. by injecting air
- F25C 5/14 - Apparatus for shaping or finishing ice pieces, e.g. ice presses
- F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
- F25C 5/18 - Storing ice
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