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Kimchi refrigerator and control method of the same

US7878018B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2007
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2700/121
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refrigerator and control method thereof are provided. The refrigerator emits light into a storage compartment formed therein to improve and preserve taste of food items stored therein. The refrigerator may include a light emitting unit to emit light into the storage compartment and onto the food items stored therein to improve and preserve taste of the food items.

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