Patent ID: 7269960
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: A23G,B67D,F25C

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for dispensing ice and beverage and for making ice, comprising an ice making portion including a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a sump below said evaporator for containing water for circulation over said evaporator and for receiving water off of said evaporator during circulation thereof, and a water pump for circulating water from said sump over said evaporator; an ice and beverage dispensing portion including an ice retaining bin, a plurality of beverage dispensing valves, and a carbonator including a carbonator tank and a carbonator pump having an inlet coupled to water in said sump and an outlet coupled to an inlet to said carbonator tank for delivering water from said sump to said carbonator tank; and control means for controlling operation of said ice making portion.