Apparatus and method for controlling odor within an appliance
US7988771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2317/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling odor within a refrigeration appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a frame removably positioned within an airflow path configured to supply cooled air to a food storage compartment of the refrigeration appliance. The frame defines a chamber. A filter medium is positioned within the chamber. The filter medium is configured to filter air channeled therethrough and remove odorous molecules.
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