Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Weirless ice tray
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Application No.: US13713271Application Date: 2012-12-13
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Publication No.: US09599385B2Publication Date: 2017-03-21
- Inventor: James C.L. Guarino , Lindsey Ann Wohlgamuth
- Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
- Applicant Address: US MI Benton Harbor
- Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
- Current Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Benton Harbor
- Main IPC: F25C5/06
- IPC: F25C5/06 ; F25C1/04 ; F25C1/22 ; F25C1/24 ; F25C5/18

Abstract:
An ice tray may include a substantially planar body portion with a plurality of cavities that are not interconnected by weirs. The ice tray may include a body having raised portions between adjacent cavities to alleviate stress that may otherwise form in these areas. A water distribution system may be utilized to provide specified volumes of water in the cavities to prevent overflowing of the cavities.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140165623A1 WEIRLESS ICE TRAY Public/Granted day:2014-06-19
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