Pressure relief jumper drain for an appliance
US11732950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2321/146
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A jumper drain for a refrigerator appliance, the jumper drain including a housing with a cavity defined therein and that is in fluid communication with a storage compartment of the refrigerator appliance. An inlet and an outlet extend from the housing and are both in fluid communication with the cavity. The outlet is disposed at a location that is offset from the inlet. A pressure equalizer opening is formed in the housing. The pressure equalizer opening is configured to provide fluid communication between the cavity and an ambient environment external to the refrigerator appliance in order to equalize a pressure differential within the refrigerator appliance.
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