Patents by Inventor Mark C. Metzger

Mark C. Metzger 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).

  • Ice distribution system and method
    Patent number: 10502474
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: REDDY ICE LLC
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging system including auxiliary source of bags
    Patent number: 10160557
    Abstract: An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180340722
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice distribution system and method
    Patent number: 10066862
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170205129
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • System and method for distributing and stacking bags of ice
    Patent number: 9688423
    Abstract: A system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags and the bags of ice are distributed and stacked within a temperature-controlled storage unit, such as an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice distribution system and method
    Patent number: 9643742
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND STACKING BAGS OF ICE
    Publication number: 20140208777
    Abstract: A system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags and the bags of ice are distributed and stacked within a temperature-controlled storage unit, such as an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging system and method
    Patent number: 8763352
    Abstract: An ice bagging system is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • System and method for distributing and stacking bags of ice
    Patent number: 8739557
    Abstract: A system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags and the bags of ice are distributed and stacked within a temperature-controlled storage unit, such as an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE BAGGING SYSTEM INCLUDING AUXILIARY SOURCE OF BAGS
    Publication number: 20130255194
    Abstract: An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging system and method
    Patent number: 8484935
    Abstract: This apparatus relates to ice-bagging apparatuses with an ice maker and a hopper for receiving ice from the ice maker. The apparatus utilizes rotating drums designed for delivering ice into a bag. The apparatus also possess bagging and drop mechanism which fills and mechanically seals each bag of ice and drops it into a freezer for storage. The apparatus has an electronic operating system that has been greatly simplified using infrared technology and/or laser technology. The operating system is connected with the internet and a central processing center to allow for complete managing and monitoring of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel D. LeBlanc, Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging system including auxiliary source of bags
    Patent number: 8468784
    Abstract: An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice distribution system and method
    Patent number: 8381534
    Abstract: An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging apparatus
    Patent number: 8132392
    Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an ice-bagging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises an ice maker for making ice and hopper for receiving the ice from the ice maker. The apparatus further includes a drawer system, operatively associated with the hopper, for measuring the ice and delivering of the ice. The drawer system includes top door and drawer. A bag delivery mechanism for placing the ice in a bag is also included, with the bag delivery mechanism including a bag supply mechanism, a blower engaged to open the mouth of the bag to receive the product, and a sealer that seals the open mouth of the bag once the bag is filled with the ice. A control device is included that manages and monitors the drawer and bag delivery mechanism and allows transmission of the collected data to the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND STACKING BAGS OF ICE
    Publication number: 20110185749
    Abstract: A system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags and the bags of ice are distributed and stacked within a temperature-controlled storage unit, such as an ice merchandiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE BAGGING SYSTEM INCLUDING AUXILIARY SOURCE OF BAGS
    Publication number: 20110185685
    Abstract: An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE BAGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110047941
    Abstract: An ice bagging system is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • ICE BAGGING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100326013
    Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an ice-bagging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises an ice maker for making ice and hopper for receiving the ice from the ice maker. The apparatus further includes a drawer system, operatively associated with the hopper, for measuring the ice and delivering of the ice. The drawer system includes top door and drawer. A bag delivery mechanism for placing the ice in a bag is also included, with the bag delivery mechanism including a bag supply mechanism, a blower engaged to open the mouth of the bag to receive the product, and a sealer that seals the open mouth of the bag once the bag is filled with the ice. A control device is included that manages and monitors the drawer and bag delivery mechanism and allows transmission of the collected data to the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: REDDY ICE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger
  • Ice bagging system and method
    Patent number: 7849660
    Abstract: An ice bagging system is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Reddy Ice Corporation
    Inventor: Mark C. Metzger