Liquid dispensing apparatus and method
US8266922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A liquid dispensing apparatus for a refrigerator includes a storage tank in fluid communication with a water inlet. The storage tank is configured to retain water flowing into the water inlet. An auxiliary tank is in fluid communication with the storage tank. The auxiliary tank includes a housing with a piston disposed therein. The piston is movable in a first direction to fill a portion of an interior volume of the housing with water and in a second direction to expel water from the interior volume of the housing.
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