Illuminated canopy for a refrigerated display case
US7240506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F3/0469
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
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 panel. A refrigeration system supplies refrigerated air to the product display area and is adapted to maintain the food product at a desired temperature. A light source supported by the case projects light along a first path of illumination directed toward the product display area adapted to brighten the food product and projects light along a second path of illumination directed toward the display panel. At least a portion of the light along the second path of illumination passes through the display panel to be visible from the front of the display panel.
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