Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Karch

Christopher C. Karch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150203219
    Abstract: An ice vending apparatus and self contained building for making, bagging, and delivering a user sealed bag or bulk amount of ice to a consumer. A conveyor is placed beneath an ice crusher and is constructed and arranged to deliver ice to a bagger holder and, depending upon the election of the consumer, the ice is either directed to a bagger and delivered through a bagger chute, or directed to a bulk chute where the consumer uses their own receptacle. The building is specifically designed for the vending apparatus and is capable of handling hurricane force winds and is sized to place all components within an environment having a uniform temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher C. Karch, Herbert S. Chastain