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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151590 | Back light in ice storage area A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, at least one compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a door for providing access to one or more of the at least one compartment, an ice container at the door, an LED housing proximate the ice container, a... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8033129 | Showcase A showcase where an illumination device is placed outside a receiving chamber to enable effective use of the space in the receiving chamber. The inside of an insulated box body (16) having front glass (18) fitted in a front opening (56) is defin... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7878018 | Kimchi refrigerator and control method of the same A refrigerator and control method thereof are provided. The refrigerator emits light into a storage compartment formed therein to improve and preserve taste of food items stored therein. The refrigerator may include a light emitting unit to emit light into the stora... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7832224 | Apparatus and method for controlling lamp of refrigerator An apparatus is provided for controlling a lamp of a refrigerator. The apparatus may include a dispenser provided on a refrigerator door and a lamp installed within the dispenser for illuminating the dispenser. The dispenser may include a rotary member that rotates ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7726147 | Refrigerator capable of promoting photosynthesis of vegetables and control method therefor A refrigerator includes a storing unit for storing vegetables; a light emitting unit for irradiating light onto the vegetables stored in the storing unit to promote photosynthesis of the vegetables; an input unit for receiving an operation instruction on whether the... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7677053 | Refrigeration appliance dispenser A refrigeration appliance has an access door in which is located a recess containing a dispensing unit. The recess can include an upper surface, a rear surface and opposed side surfaces. The dispensing unit includes at least one of a dispensing outlet for dispensing... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7654102 | Air treatment system for refrigerated appliance A refrigerated appliance is disclosed. The refrigerated appliance comprises an enclosure defining a cooled space and having an outer wall and an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall to define an air duct. The refrigerated appliance further includes an evapora... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7617698 | Refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser having a lighted dispenser target ring The present invention is a refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser with a lighted dispenser target ring. The dispenser has a lighted target ring to facilitate positioning of a container for receipt of ice and water. An additional benefit is that the lighted t... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7421851 | Appliance for disinfection of HVAC systems An application and method for disinfecting HVAC systems that includes features for protecting service personnel from unintended exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The safeguards include an interlock that prevents illumination of germicidal lamps when their enclosure... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7406832 | Apparatus and methods for disinfecting components of an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle A device for disinfecting components of an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle is provided. The device includes an ozone generator arranged in close proximity to an evaporator in the air conditioning system. The device further includes an electronic control u... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404297 | Air conditioner with a light wave unit for auxiliary heating and sterilizing An air conditioner having a light wave unit for auxiliary heating and sterilizing is provided, which comprises a conventional air conditioner including a filter (8), an evaporator (5), a cross-flow fan (6) and a motor (9). The light wave ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7389608 | Fishing chest The invention is a fishing cooler that has wheels and a handle. The fishing cooler also features a plurality of cup holders, an externally removable and attachable rod holder, and a tackle box that can be attached either internally or externally. The fishing cooler ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387398 | Chamber light socket and refrigerator An object is to provide a chamber lamp socket in which a chamber lamp can be prevented from being loosened even if there is strong impact or vibration and from which the chamber lamp can be easily detached, and a combustible refrigerant applied refrigerator in which... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7372020 | Ion counter Ions in a steady flow sample are counted by colliding the ions in a mixing chamber with a numerical excess of uncharged or neutral aerosol particles, suitably glycerol, entrained in air, to transfer respective charges from the ions to charge individual aerosol parti... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360374 | Refrigerated display merchandiser with light filter A refrigerated display merchandiser in which is stored food products and which is ordinarily exposed to prevailing ambient light is provided with transparent sheets which function as filter media to prevent harmful light from reaching the foods stuffs. The filtering... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357296 | Method and system for decontaminating mail A method and system for sterilizing mail is provided. A mailbox is loaded with mail and closed. A decontamination process is performed over a predetermined period of time. An indicator communicates the status of the decontamination process. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353663 | Evaporator assembly for a refrigeration device A refrigerator includes an evaporator assembly. The evaporator assembly includes an evaporator fan located in a refrigeration compartment of the refrigerator. The refrigerator evaporator assembly includes a fan cover at least partially enclosing the evaporator fan, ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350371 | Indoor device of separable air conditioner Disclosed is an air conditioner enabling to perform an air purifying function in an optimum state according to a pollution level of room air, the air conditioner including a cabinet having a first air inlet for drawing in the air, and an air outlet for discharging p... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7340917 | Handle/ lift arm adapted to elevate ice chest to facilitate draining A hinge and arm adapted to attach to one end face of a rectangular ice chest, to maintain the one end face of the chest in an elevated position for draining comprising: a hinge having one side attached to the one end face so that its other side swings in a vertical ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340991 | Coffee brewer An improved coffee brewer and brewing method are provided for producing brewed coffee with improved flavor. The coffee brewer includes a brew basket having jet ports connected to a source of heated water and positioned to deliver hot water streams into the brew bask... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338180 | Lighted shelf assembly for a refrigerator A refrigerator includes a vertically and/or laterally adjustable lighted shelf assembly. The shelf assembly is supported by a shelf support rail arranged in the refrigerator. First and second contact strips are mounted to the shelf support rail and electrically conn... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7287388 | Cryostat having an integrated staining station A cryostat (1) having a sealable housing (2) is described. The housing (2) encloses a coolable cryostat chamber (3), and a refrigeration device (4), a control system (5) and a power supply (6) are provided for cooling... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278272 | Marine air conditioner decontamination system There is disclosed a marine air conditioning system and a process for cleaning and maintaining the marine air conditioning system. The marine air conditioning system may comprise a marine air conditioner, a bracket and a germicidal lamp. The marine air conditioner m... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7272939 | Cooling system There is a cooling system and method for its use that cools carcasses prior to their being placed into cold storage units, such as refrigeration units or freezers. The cooling system includes cooling units having a wall therein, to redirect airflow in a circular pat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7251953 | Environmental control unit for hospital room An air conditioner and filtering unit produces a positive or negative pressure to create an isolation space. A common air intake plenum has first and second inlets for admitting return air from the space or outside air which may be from a building main A/C system su... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247865 | System and method of detecting, neutralizing, and containing suspected contaminated articles A comprehensive system and method of rendering the mail safe for handling and for detecting and containing suspect pieces and which can be fitted or retrofitted into mail and package processing facilities with relative ease. The system of the present invention inclu... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244390 | Fungus abatement system An apparatus and methodology for abating fungi in a building supported on a ground surface and having an upper enclosed living space and a lower enclosed space beneath the upper enclosed space and proximate or beneath the ground. The apparatus includes a blower posi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240506 | Illuminated canopy for a refrigerated display case A refrigerated display case including a case that defines a product display area adapted to support and display food product to be visible from the front of the case. The case includes a canopy positioned above the product display area with at least one display pane... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237400 | Highly-efficient freezing apparatus and highly-efficient freezing method An object accommodated in an internal space of a freezer is quickly cooled to a predetermined temperature with preventing water from freezing while an oscillating electric field of, preferably, a variable frequency in the range of 50 Hz to 5 MHz and/or a magnetic fi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233078 | Miniature hydro-power generation system A miniature hydro-power generation system may produce electric power from a flow of liquid. The miniature hydro-power generation system may include a housing that includes a plurality of paddles positioned to extend outwardly from an outer surface of the housing. Th... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7210808 | Interior lighting device for a refrigeration compartment, in particular of a refrigerator or freezer A lighting device having a bulb-holder made of synthetic, electrically-nonconducting material; possibly a transparent cover; a light source; and electronic controlling elements for controlling the light source; the light source includes a high-efficiency, violet-tin... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195744 | Device for holding a container for a composition that produces an antimicrobially active gas A device and method for cleaning and deodorizing a unit having an enclosed space not otherwise easily accessible for cleaning and deodorizing. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7140749 | Recessed lamp mount There is disclosed a recessed cantilever mount and an installation process. The mount may comprise a cradle adapted to attach to a wall of a chassis and extend through an opening of the wall into the chassis, a retainer adapted to attach to the cradle and secure a s... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121675 | Low temperature LED lighting system A lighting system for low temperature environments includes a plurality of light emitting diodes attached to a support member mounted within a refrigeration unit or the like for illuminating contents thereof. A reflector is disclosed adjacent to the light emitting d... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119451 | Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system with ultraviolet dosing A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107778 | Appliance for disinfection of HVAC systems A device (20) for Disinfection of HVAC Systems that include features that will protect service personnel from un-intended exposure to ultra violet radiation. The safeguards include an interlock (70) that prevents illumination of germicidal lamps (80... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107779 | Refrigerating appliance, especially a refrigerator The invention relates to a refrigerating appliance, especially a refrigerator, comprising a plate which consists of photoconductive material which can be removed from the refrigerating appliance with an electric light source which comprises a first electrical or ele... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096678 | Method and apparatus for increasing natural convection efficiency in long heat sinks An electrical apparatus that is cooled via natural convection includes an electrical component, a vertical heat dissipation surface in thermal communication with the electrical component, and a diverter extending from the heat dissipation surface. The diverter disru... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093453 | Refrigerator with cold air circulation A refrigerating appliance has a heat-insulating housing, at least one door, and an interior cooling chamber enclosed by the housing and the door. The chamber is cooled by the circulation of cooling air. A flow channel for the cooling air is mounted at the door. The ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080920 | Illuminated storage container A storage container having a storage tub and lid is described. The lid can be opened for access to an interior region of the tub. A solid-state light source or electro-luminescence is located to illuminate the interior region of the tub in response to an actuated sw... | 07/25/2006 |
