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Refrigerator with treated water

US7147773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2003
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2400/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refrigerator with a water treatment system including a head connecting a water supply to a water-using accessory. An end piece is provided for connecting a treatment cartridge to the head. The end piece comprises an inlet fitting having a cam that contacts a follower of a valve located in the head to open the valve when the end piece is mounted to the head and connects the treatment cartridge to the water treatment system.

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