Robert J Weeks

US Patent:

53118928, May 17, 1994

Filed:

Dec 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/984973

Inventors:

Heinz E. Adelt - Racine WI
Robert E. Weeks - Racine WI

Assignee:

Cyclotron, Inc. - Racine WI

International Classification:

B08B 304

US Classification:

134 58R

Abstract:

Apparatus for cleaning an object and presenting several fluids to the object for the cleaning. The apparatus has controls for sequentially and separately presenting the fluids to the object and keeping at least some of the fluids separated from each other.

US Patent:

6321802, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

Jun 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/332744

Inventors:

Robert J. Weeks - Highland Village TX
Michael J. Zalta - Richardson TX

Assignee:

Scotsman Group, Inc. - Vernon Hills IL

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

141362

Abstract:

An automatic ice and beverage dispensing machine having an ice dispensing chute assembly which is rotatable. As a rotating chute rotates rearward, a lifting motion first moves a locking device which locks a door in place and then elevates the door so that ice can freely flow from an ice storage bin. A switch is contacted which initiates the flow of ice from the ice storage bin. Releasing the rotating chute causes it to rotate (due to gravity) back to its initial, neutral position, disengaging the switch and stopping the flow of ice from the ice storage bin, reversing the lifting action on the door and the locking device, closing the door and locking the door in place to prevent further flow of ice from the ice storage bin.