Methods and apparatus to provide lighting in refrigerators
US9377578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2131/305
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Example methods and apparatuses to provide lighting in appliances are disclosed. An example refrigerator includes a compartment disposed within the refrigerator having first and second opposite side walls, a movable component disposed in the compartment, the movable component having a front edge, a light pipe extending along the front edge of the movable component, and a first light source positioned at the first side wall to emit light into a first end of the light pipe.
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