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Refrigerator having dispenser

US11440787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2021
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2327/001
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A refrigerator may be provided with a dispenser which includes a nozzle pipe; a light source that radiates ultraviolet light from one end of the nozzle pipe to an inner space of the nozzle pipe, a window that is provided between the one end of the nozzle pipe and the light source, and a liquid supplying hose barb connected to the nozzle pipe via an elbow. Liquid exiting the elbow swirls as ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the liquid.

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