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Merchandisers having anti-fog coatings and methods for making the same

US8534006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2004
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2290/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A variety of refrigerators and merchandisers having glass or plastic substrates that are substantially fog-resistant are provided. For example, refrigerator doors having a substantially transparent substrate including an anti-fog coating on at least a portion thereof are provided. The portion of the substrate may substantially not fog when the portion has an initial surface temperature and is then exposed to a moist air ambient with a dewpoint temperature equal to or greater than the surface temperature for a period of time. The surface temperature may be less than about 0° C. and the period of time may be greater than about 6 seconds.

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