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公开(公告)号:US20090193760A1
公开(公告)日:2009-08-06
申请号:US12026919
申请日:2008-02-06
Applicant: DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , MICHELE E. WILCOX , JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
Inventor: DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , MICHELE E. WILCOX , JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
CPC classification number: F25D23/12 , B65B31/04 , B65B31/046 , F25D23/02 , F25D2331/801 , F25D2331/809 , F25D2700/04 , F25D2700/06
Abstract: A refrigerator includes a hands-free vacuum preservation system mounted on a door of the refrigerator comprising a main body portion having a slot therein for receiving an open end of a plastic bag. Sensors within the slot detect the presence of the bag and a retaining device is actuated to punch holes in the bag and retain the bag in position for a vacuum sealing event. An intake port within the system communicates with a vacuum source to remove air from the bag, and a heat sealer seals the bag closed. In a preferred embodiment, once sensors located on the main body portion detect the presence of a consumer's hand, the retaining device releases the bag. The resultant vacuum sealed bag can be stored in a conventional manner, or by hanging the bag from hooks extending through the holes formed therein by the retaining device.
Abstract translation: 冰箱包括安装在冰箱的门上的免提真空保存系统,其包括主体部分,其中具有用于容纳塑料袋的开口端的狭槽。 狭槽内的传感器检测到袋的存在,并且致动保持装置以在袋中打孔并将袋保持在适当位置以进行真空密封事件。 系统内的进气口与真空源连通,以从袋中除去空气,并且热封机将袋密封。 在优选实施例中,一旦位于主体部分上的传感器检测到消费者的手的存在,则保持装置释放袋子。 所得到的真空密封袋可以以常规方式存储,或者通过将袋从悬挂在其中形成的孔的钩子悬挂在保持装置上。
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公开(公告)号:US06568201B1
公开(公告)日:2003-05-27
申请号:US09997596
申请日:2001-11-29
Applicant: Nihat O. Cur , Guolian Wu , Douglas David LeClear , Andrew David Litch , Jim J. Pastryk
Inventor: Nihat O. Cur , Guolian Wu , Douglas David LeClear , Andrew David Litch , Jim J. Pastryk
IPC: F25D2312
CPC classification number: F24F1/027
Abstract: The invention includes a saddle air conditioner. The saddle air conditioner includes a remote unit having a first channel extending from a back of the remote unit. The saddle air conditioner also includes a local unit having a second channel extending from a back of the local unit. The first channel and the second channel overlap to form a bridge disposed between the remote unit and the local unit.
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公开(公告)号:US06389834B1
公开(公告)日:2002-05-21
申请号:US09789199
申请日:2001-02-19
Applicant: Douglas David LeClear , Guolian Wu , Kenneth Scheffler Scheffler , Jim J. Pastryk
Inventor: Douglas David LeClear , Guolian Wu , Kenneth Scheffler Scheffler , Jim J. Pastryk
IPC: F25B4700
CPC classification number: F24F1/36 , F24F1/0003 , F24F1/42 , F24F13/222 , F24F2013/225
Abstract: The invention includes a liquid pumping system. The liquid is preferably condensate and the condensate pumping system may include a tank having an upper reservoir and a sump disposed below the upper reservoir. The upper reservoir may include an orifice and may be positioned to receive condensate from an evaporator. The condensate pumping system may also include a device to seal the orifice, a condensate tube connected to the sump, and an air pump attached to the sump through an air tube.
Abstract translation: 本发明包括液体泵送系统。 液体优选地是冷凝物,并且冷凝物泵送系统可以包括具有上储存器和设置在上贮存器下方的贮槽的罐。 上储存器可以包括孔口,并且可以被定位成从蒸发器接收冷凝物。 冷凝物泵送系统还可以包括密封孔口的装置,连接到贮槽的冷凝管和通过空气管连接到贮槽的空气泵。
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公开(公告)号:US20120326588A1
公开(公告)日:2012-12-27
申请号:US13605221
申请日:2012-09-06
Applicant: JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , MICHELE E. WILCOX , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
Inventor: JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , MICHELE E. WILCOX , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
CPC classification number: F25D17/042 , F25D2317/043
Abstract: A vacuum storage system in a refrigerator includes a bin or drawer unit removably received in a housing. The vacuum storage system may be utilized in a storage configuration or in a vacuum sealing configuration to remove air from one or more food preservation containers having one-way evacuation valves. A switch on a control interface actuates a vacuum source and a front wall of the bin or drawer unit seals against the cabinet. Air is drawn from the storage space via a hose in communication with the vacuum source and air pressure within the storage space is reduced below atmospheric pressure, whereby air is simultaneously evacuated from the containers housed in the storage space. At a predetermined pressure, a control deactivates the vacuum source and an equalizing valve is opened to return the storage space to atmospheric pressure.
Abstract translation: 冰箱中的真空存储系统包括可移除地容纳在壳体中的垃圾箱或抽屉单元。 真空存储系统可以用于存储配置或真空密封配置中以从具有单向抽空阀的一个或多个食品保存容器中除去空气。 控制接口上的开关致动真空源,并且箱体或抽屉单元的前壁密封在机柜上。 空气经由与真空源连通的软管从储存空间抽出,并且存储空间内的空气压力降低到大气压以下,由此空气同时被从容纳在储存空间中的容器排出。 在预定压力下,控制器使真空源去激活,并且打开均衡阀以将存储空间返回到大气压力。
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公开(公告)号:US08166872B2
公开(公告)日:2012-05-01
申请号:US12343696
申请日:2008-12-24
Applicant: Carolina Biotti , Nihat O. Cur , Douglas David Leclear , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele E. Wilcox
Inventor: Carolina Biotti , Nihat O. Cur , Douglas David Leclear , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele E. Wilcox
IPC: B65B31/00
CPC classification number: A23L3/0155 , A23L3/3418 , A23L3/3445 , E05D11/0081 , E05Y2800/10 , E05Y2800/71 , E05Y2900/31 , F25C5/182 , F25C5/22 , F25D17/042 , F25D23/02 , F25D23/04 , F25D23/061 , F25D23/12 , F25D23/126 , F25D2317/043 , F25D2323/023 , F25D2323/024 , F25D2331/801 , F25D2331/805 , F25D2400/16 , F25D2400/40 , F25D2500/02 , Y10T29/49359 , Y10T29/53 , Y10T137/0396 , Y10T137/6851
Abstract: An appliance system including a module removably mounted to an appliance, one or more removable gas canisters operably connected to the module, and a food retaining enclosed space operably connected to the module. The one or more gas canisters supply a modified atmosphere in the food retaining enclosed space to produce a modified atmosphere that enhances preservation of the food contained in the food retaining enclosed space. A method of modifying the atmosphere in a food storage space for food includes the steps of: providing a module capable of being removably engaged to an appliance and typically receiving power from the appliance and at least one removable gas canister; operatively connecting or otherwise engaging the module with the appliance; operatively connecting or otherwise engaging the module to a food storage area having an existing atmosphere; and removing at least a portion of the existing atmosphere from the food storage space and replacing it with a modified food storage atmosphere using at least one of the at least one removable gas canisters to supply the modified atmosphere to the food storage area.
Abstract translation: 一种器具系统,包括可移除地安装到器具的模块,可操作地连接到模块的一个或多个可移除气体罐,以及可操作地连接到模块的食物保持封闭空间。 一个或多个气体罐在食物保持封闭空间中提供改良的气氛,以产生改善的气氛,增强食物保持封闭空间中所含食物的保存。 在食物的食物储存空间中改变气氛的方法包括以下步骤:提供能够可移除地接合到器具并且通常从器具和至少一个可移除的气体罐接收电力的模块; 可操作地将模块与设备连接或以其他方式接合; 将模块可操作地连接或以其他方式接合到具有现有气氛的食物储存区域; 以及使用所述至少一个可移除气体罐中的至少一个将食物储存空间中的至少一部分现有气氛从所述食物储存空间中去除并用改良的食物储存气氛替换,以将改良的气氛提供给所述食物储存区域。
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公开(公告)号:US07736179B2
公开(公告)日:2010-06-15
申请号:US12193377
申请日:2008-08-18
Applicant: Lori Ann Cook , Ronald Wayne Guess , Douglas David Leclear , Frank Weston Maglinger , Patrick S. Streeter , Ralph Tate, Jr. , Andrew Michael Tenbarge
Inventor: Lori Ann Cook , Ronald Wayne Guess , Douglas David Leclear , Frank Weston Maglinger , Patrick S. Streeter , Ralph Tate, Jr. , Andrew Michael Tenbarge
IPC: H01R33/945
CPC classification number: F25D23/12 , Y10S439/929
Abstract: A plug-in power supply for a refrigerator used to charge portable electronic devices includes an auxiliary power supply mounted in an auxiliary power supply compartment, and a removable module, having an electrical connector, mounted in an electrical connector cup. A portable electronic device is charged by placing the device in the connector cup and coupling the device to the electrical connector. Power is then supplied from the auxiliary power supply to the portable electronic device.
Abstract translation: 用于为便携式电子设备充电的冰箱的插入式电源包括安装在辅助电源室中的辅助电源和安装在电连接器杯中的具有电连接器的可移除模块。 通过将设备放置在连接器杯中并将设备耦合到电连接器来对便携式电子设备进行充电。 然后,电源从辅助电源提供给便携式电子设备。
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公开(公告)号:US20090194193A1
公开(公告)日:2009-08-06
申请号:US12026870
申请日:2008-02-06
Applicant: JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , MICHELE E. WILCOX , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
Inventor: JOHN J. VONDERHAAR , DOUGLAS DAVID LECLEAR , PAUL B. ALLARD , KELLY M. HANSON , MICHELE E. WILCOX , ANDREW MICHAEL TENBARGE , KAREN J. QUERFURTH
CPC classification number: F25D17/042 , F25D2317/043
Abstract: A vacuum storage system in a refrigerator includes a bin or drawer unit removably received in a housing. The vacuum storage system may be utilized in a storage configuration or in a vacuum sealing configuration to remove air from one or more food preservation containers having one-way evacuation valves. A switch on a control interface actuates a vacuum source and a front wall of the bin or drawer unit seals against the cabinet. Air is drawn from the storage space via a hose in communication with the vacuum source and air pressure within the storage space is reduced below atmospheric pressure, whereby air is simultaneously evacuated from the containers housed in the storage space. At a predetermined pressure, a control deactivates the vacuum source and an equalizing valve is opened to return the storage space to atmospheric pressure.
Abstract translation: 冰箱中的真空存储系统包括可移除地容纳在壳体中的垃圾箱或抽屉单元。 真空存储系统可以用于存储配置或真空密封配置中以从具有单向抽空阀的一个或多个食品保存容器中除去空气。 控制接口上的开关致动真空源,并且箱体或抽屉单元的前壁密封在机柜上。 空气经由与真空源连通的软管从储存空间抽出,并且存储空间内的空气压力降低到大气压以下,由此空气同时被从容纳在储存空间中的容器排出。 在预定压力下,控制器使真空源去激活,并且打开均衡阀以将存储空间返回到大气压力。
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公开(公告)号:US08240158B2
公开(公告)日:2012-08-14
申请号:US12343682
申请日:2008-12-24
Applicant: Carolina Biotti , Nihat O. Cur , Douglas David Leclear , Andrea Olivani , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele E. Wilcox
Inventor: Carolina Biotti , Nihat O. Cur , Douglas David Leclear , Andrea Olivani , John J. Vonderhaar , Michele E. Wilcox
IPC: F25B19/00
CPC classification number: A23L3/0155 , A23L3/3418 , A23L3/3445 , E05D11/0081 , E05Y2800/10 , E05Y2800/71 , E05Y2900/31 , F25C5/182 , F25C5/22 , F25D17/042 , F25D23/02 , F25D23/04 , F25D23/061 , F25D23/12 , F25D23/126 , F25D2317/043 , F25D2323/023 , F25D2323/024 , F25D2331/801 , F25D2331/805 , F25D2400/16 , F25D2400/40 , F25D2500/02 , Y10T29/49359 , Y10T29/53 , Y10T137/0396 , Y10T137/6851
Abstract: An appliance system including a module removably mounted to an appliance, one or more removable gas canisters operably connected to the module, and a food retaining enclosed space operably connected to the module. The one or more gas canisters supply a modified atmosphere in the food retaining enclosed space to produce a modified atmosphere that enhances preservation of the food contained in the food retaining enclosed space. A method of modifying the atmosphere in a food storage space for food includes the steps of: providing a module capable of being removably engaged to an appliance and typically receiving power from the appliance and at least one removable gas canister; operatively connecting or otherwise engaging the module with the appliance; operatively connecting or otherwise engaging the module to a food storage area having an existing atmosphere; and removing at least a portion of the existing atmosphere from the food storage space and replacing it with a modified food storage atmosphere using at least one of the at least one removable gas canisters to supply the modified atmosphere to the food storage area.
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