Additive dispensing system for a refrigerator

US9783405B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HELEN OF TROY LIMITED · BB

Inventors

• Judd D. Olson · Deephaven, US
• John Paul Boros · Maple Lake, US
• David J. Emmons · Plymouth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 25, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F25D2323/121
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An additive dispensing system for a refrigerator that includes a reservoir configured to contain an additive and an additive outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir. The additive dispensing system is configured to be connected to a refrigerator and is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water dispensed from the refrigerator. The additive dispensing system may be connected to a water filtration system of the refrigerator such that the additive dispensing system may dispense the amount of additive into filtered water dispensed from the refrigerator.