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Anti-sweat heater improvement for commercial refrigeration

US6301913A · kind A · utility

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9References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 2000
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F3/0434
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A refrigerator unit is provided including a casing having a plurality of walls, one of the walls including an opening on one side thereof. A glass door is pivotally attached to the casing for covering the opening. A first warm fluid passage is provided extending along at least a portion of the opening in the casing. A second warm fluid passage extends along a portion of the door along a perimeter thereof where the door engages the casing. The refrigeration system includes a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and an evaporator connected in series. The refrigerant condensing section has a liquid cooling system wherein the first fluid passage is the refrigerant and the second fluid passage provides the liquid from the liquid cooling system.

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