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公开(公告)号：US08714210B2
公开(公告)日：2014-05-06
申请号：US13613619
申请日：2012-09-13
Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , Ronald L. Voglewede
Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , Ronald L. Voglewede
CPC classification number: B67D1/1238 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1243 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06
Abstract: A select-fill dispensing system and method for a dispenser assembly utilizes a camera to sense a desired fill level based on the location of a user's finger with respect to a container. In use, a consumer places his or her finger along a container to indicate the desired fill level of the container. Image data from the camera is transmitted to a controller and processed for distortion correction, edge based image segmentation and morphological operations are carried out to remove background noise. The processed image data is utilized to detect the presence of the container, as well as the shape of the container, the position of the container opening, and the top and bottom points of the container. The controller provides a means for controlling the dispensing operation, including a fill rate, based on the desired fill level and the shape of the container.
Abstract translation: 用于分配器组件的选择填充分配系统和方法利用相机基于用户的手指相对于容器的位置来感测期望的填充水平。 在使用中，消费者将他或她的手指沿容器放置以指示容器的期望的填充水平。 来自相机的图像数据被发送到控制器并进行畸变校正，进行基于边缘的图像分割和形态操作以去除背景噪声。 处理后的图像数据用于检测容器的存在以及容器的形状，容器开口的位置以及容器的顶点和底点。 控制器提供了一种用于基于期望的填充水平和容器的形状来控制分配操作的装置，包括填充率。
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公开(公告)号：US08578730B2
公开(公告)日：2013-11-12
申请号：US12550774
申请日：2009-08-31
Applicant: Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , Ronald L. Voglewede
Inventor： Farhad Ashrafzadeh , Kevin M. Chase , Brian P. Janke , Shreecharan Kanchanavally , Ronald L. Voglewede
CPC classification number: F25D29/006 , F25C5/22 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/04
Abstract: A safety system for an ice and liquid dispenser of a refrigerator is used to sense the presence of human skin in a dispensing well. The safety system includes a digital image capture device focused on a dispenser well for capturing images of objects, such as hands, in the dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device. The digital image analyzer evaluates the digital images captured by the digital image capture device to determine if human skin color is detected in the image of the object in the dispensing well. If human skin color is detected, thus indicating a hand in the dispensing area, any dispensing operation will be prevented and an alert will be provided.
Abstract translation: 使用冰箱的冰和液体分配器的安全系统来感测分配井中人皮肤的存在。 安全系统包括聚焦在分配器井上的数字图像捕获装置，用于在分配器井中捕获诸如手的物体的图像，以及可操作地耦合到数字图像捕获装置的数字图像分析器。 数字图像分析器评估由数字图像捕获装置拍摄的数字图像，以确定在分配井中的物体的图像中是否检测到人类皮肤颜色。 如果检测到人皮肤颜色，从而指示分配区域中的手，则将防止任何分配操作，并且将提供警报。
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公开(公告)号：US08505328B2
公开(公告)日：2013-08-13
申请号：US12469968
申请日：2009-05-21
Applicant: Gale R. Horst , Douglas D. Leclear , Karen J. Querfurth , Ameresh B. Viswanathan , Ronald L. Voglewede , Michele E. Wilcox
Inventor： Gale R. Horst , Douglas D. Leclear , Karen J. Querfurth , Ameresh B. Viswanathan , Ronald L. Voglewede , Michele E. Wilcox
IPC: F25D11/00
CPC classification number: F25D23/00 , F25D2400/40 , H01R12/675 , H01R13/005
Abstract: An elongated polymeric ribbon is mounted to the cabinet of a refrigerator/freezer or the door and at least one electrical conductor is integrally formed in the ribbon, which also integrally includes at least one fluid conduit. In one embodiment, the ribbon is mounted in association with an elongated spine, such that a module can be mounted anywhere along the spine and coupled to the polymeric ribbon for receiving operating utilities therefrom. This system provides the manufacturer with the capability of positioning a module requiring operating utilities at any desired location within a refrigerator/freezer cabinet and/or on the doors of the refrigerator/freezer. The ribbon connector is accessed by connections which allow dealers to customize refrigerators for individual consumers.
Abstract translation: 细长的聚合物带安装到冰箱/冷冻柜或门的柜中，并且至少一个电导体一体地形成在带中，该带还整体地包括至少一个流体导管。 在一个实施例中，带与细长的脊相关联地安装，使得模块可以沿着脊柱安装在任何地方并且耦合到聚合物带以从其接收操作用途。 该系统为制造商提供了在冰箱/冷柜内和/或冰箱/冰箱门上的任何所需位置定位需要运行设施的模块的能力。 带状连接器可通过连接进行访问，允许经销商为个人消费者定制冰箱。
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公开(公告)号：US20120324917A1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-27
申请号：US13166068
申请日：2011-06-22
Applicant: ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , NIHAT CUR , DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , ANDREW M. TENBARGE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
Inventor： ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , NIHAT CUR , DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , ANDREW M. TENBARGE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
CPC classification number: F25C1/12 , F25C1/18 , F25C5/08 , F25C5/22 , F25C2400/10
Abstract: A clear ice making assembly and method utilizes a housing having an upper fluid chamber, a plurality of distinct, substantially vertical fluid channels, and at least one fluid outlet aperture in fluid communication with a bottom fluid chamber. During an ice making event, portions of an ice forming evaporator extending through the housing are exposed to water flowing into the fluid channels from the upper fluid chamber. The ice forming evaporator is formed with microchannels through which refrigerant flows such that water flowing across the fluid channels freezes on the exposed portions of the ice forming evaporator over time, forming clear ice pieces. In a harvesting operation, the ice pieces are released from the ice forming evaporator and transferred for storage and/or dispensing.
Abstract translation: 透明的制冰组件和方法利用具有上流体室，多个不同的，基本上垂直的流体通道的壳体以及与底部流体室流体连通的至少一个流体出口孔。 在制冰事件期间，延伸穿过壳体的成冰蒸发器的部分暴露于从上流体室流入流体通道的水。 形成冰的蒸发器形成有微通道，制冷剂通过该通道流动，使得流过流体通道的水随着时间的流逝在冰形蒸发器的暴露部分上冻结，形成清晰的冰块。 在收割操作中，将冰块从成冰蒸发器中释放并转移以进行储存和/或分配。
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公开(公告)号：US20120324915A1
公开(公告)日：2012-12-27
申请号：US13166085
申请日：2011-06-22
Applicant: ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , NIHAT CUR , DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , ANDREW M. TENBARGE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
Inventor： ANDERSON BORTOLETTO , NIHAT CUR , DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , ANDREW M. TENBARGE , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
CPC classification number: F25C1/18 , F25C1/12 , F25C5/22 , F25C5/24 , F25C2400/04 , F25C2400/10 , F25C2400/14
Abstract: An ice making assembly and method utilizes a housing having an upper fluid chamber, a plurality of distinct, substantially vertical fluid channels, and at least one drain aperture in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir. Ice forming members extend from an ice forming evaporator into respective fluid channels. During an ice making event, fluid continuously supplied to the upper fluid chamber flows into each of the fluid channels and out through at least one drain aperture into a fluid reservoir below. The ice forming members are cooled such that fluid flowing across the fluid channels freezes on the ice forming members over time, forming clear ice pieces. The ice pieces are subsequently released from the ice forming members and transferred for storage and/or dispensing.
Abstract translation: 制冰组件和方法利用具有上流体室，多个不同的，基本上垂直的流体通道的壳体以及与流体储存器流体连通的至少一个排水孔。 成冰构件从冰形成蒸发器延伸到相应的流体通道中。 在制冰事件期间，连续供应到上部流体室的流体流入每个流体通道，并通过至少一个排放孔流出到下面的流体储存器中。 冰形成构件被冷却，使得流过流体通道的流体随时间在冰形成构件上冻结，形成清晰的冰块。 冰块随后从冰形成构件中释放并转移以用于储存和/或分配。
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公开(公告)号：US08192619B2
公开(公告)日：2012-06-05
申请号：US11834776
申请日：2007-08-07
Applicant: Ginger Elayne Patera , Ronald L. Voglewede , David Edward Shepherd , Tony L. Koenigsknecht , Brian David Hooks
Inventor： Ginger Elayne Patera , Ronald L. Voglewede , David Edward Shepherd , Tony L. Koenigsknecht , Brian David Hooks
IPC: C02F1/78
CPC classification number: C02F1/4672 , C02F1/003 , C02F1/28 , C02F2307/02 , C02F2307/04
Abstract: A portable fluid ozonation apparatus includes a container for treating and storing fluid, a filter that attaches to the container and an ozone generator. In use, a fluid is dispensed into the container and optionally passed through the filter. At this point, power is supplied to the ozone generator which operates for a period of time necessary for disinfecting the fluid. Additives and post filters can be utilized in conjunction with the ozonation apparatus in order to obtain sufficient purified fluid within a short time frame.
Abstract translation: 便携式液体臭氧化装置包括用于处理和储存流体的容器，附着到容器的过滤器和臭氧发生器。 在使用中，将流体分配到容器中并且可选地通过过滤器。 此时，向臭氧发生器供电，该臭氧发生器在对液体进行消毒所需的时间内进行操作。 添加剂和后过滤器可以与臭氧化装置结合使用，以便在短时间内获得足够的净化流体。
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公开(公告)号：US08118997B2
公开(公告)日：2012-02-21
申请号：US12256513
申请日：2008-10-23
Applicant: Matthew P. Ebrom , Richard A. McCoy , Peter J. Richmond , Ronald L. Voglewede
Inventor： Matthew P. Ebrom , Richard A. McCoy , Peter J. Richmond , Ronald L. Voglewede
CPC classification number: H04L69/26 , B01D2201/52 , B01D2201/54 , B01D2201/56 , H04L67/12
Abstract: A filter assembly is provided for an appliance that performs a useful cycle of operation on a physical article and uses a resource that passes through the filter assembly. The filter assembly includes at least one replaceable filter mounted in a filter holder. The filter holder has at least one control board having software architecture configured for communication on a network including other control boards or clients. The control board has at least one functionality of a universe of functionalities, and the functionality has a unique identifier, where the unique identifier can be communicated by the software architecture over the network. The filter assembly has at least one node in communication with the network, so that the filter assembly can monitor and record events, communicate, or affect the cycle of operation of the appliance.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对物理物品执行有用的操作周期并使用通过过滤器组件的资源的设备的过滤器组件。 过滤器组件包括安装在过滤器保持器中的至少一个可替换的过滤器。 过滤器保持器具有至少一个具有软件架构的控制板，其配置用于在包括其他控制板或客户端的网络上进行通信。 控制板具有至少一个功能范围的功能，并且该功能具有唯一的标识符，其中唯一标识符可以由软件架构通过网络进行传送。 过滤器组件具有与网络通信的至少一个节点，使得过滤器组件可以监视和记录事件，通信或影响设备的操作循环。
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公开(公告)号：US20110214441A1
公开(公告)日：2011-09-08
申请号：US12718192
申请日：2010-03-05
Applicant: FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
Inventor： FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH , KEVIN M. CHASE , BRIAN P. JANKE , SHREECHARAN KANCHANAVALLY , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
CPC classification number: B67D1/1238 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/1243 , F25D23/126 , F25D2700/06
Abstract: A select-fill dispensing system and method for a dispenser assembly utilizes a camera to sense a desired fill level based on the location of a user's finger with respect to a container. In use, a consumer places his or her finger along a container to indicate the desired fill level of the container. Image data from the camera is transmitted to a controller and processed for distortion correction, edge based image segmentation and morphological operations are carried out to remove background noise. The processed image data is utilized to detect the presence of the container, as well as the shape of the container, the position of the container opening, and the top and bottom points of the container. The controller provides a means for controlling the dispensing operation, including a fill rate, based on the desired fill level and the shape of the container.
Abstract translation: 用于分配器组件的选择填充分配系统和方法利用相机基于用户的手指相对于容器的位置来感测期望的填充水平。 在使用中，消费者将他或她的手指沿容器放置以指示容器的期望的填充水平。 来自相机的图像数据被发送到控制器并进行畸变校正，进行基于边缘的图像分割和形态操作以去除背景噪声。 处理后的图像数据用于检测容器的存在以及容器的形状，容器开口的位置以及容器的顶点和底点。 控制器提供了一种用于基于期望的填充水平和容器的形状来控制分配操作的装置，包括填充率。
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公开(公告)号：US20110138828A1
公开(公告)日：2011-06-16
申请号：US12637113
申请日：2009-12-14
Applicant: DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , THOMAS L. MUELLER , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
Inventor： DOUGLAS D. LECLEAR , THOMAS L. MUELLER , RONALD L. VOGLEWEDE
Abstract: An ice collection area is disposed inside the cabinet proximate an ice maker. An ice storage area is disposed inside the cabinet. A first relocatable ice bin is disposed inside the cabinet. The first relocatable ice bin is disposed in one of the ice collection area and the ice storage area. A second relocatable ice bin is disposed inside the cabinet. The second relocatable ice bin is disposed in the other of the ice collection area and the ice storage area.
Abstract translation: 冰箱收集区域靠近制冰机设置在机柜的内部。 柜体内设有储冰区域。 第一个可重新定位的冰箱设置在机柜内部。 第一可重新定位的冰箱设置在冰集合区域和储冰区域中的一个中。 第二个可重新定位的冰箱设置在机柜内部。 第二可重新定位的冰箱设置在冰集合区域和储冰区域中的另一个中。
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公开(公告)号：US07757732B2
公开(公告)日：2010-07-20
申请号：US12102191
申请日：2008-04-14
Applicant: Ronald L. Voglewede , Kevin J. Gilboe , Patrick J. Boarman , Daryl L. Harmon , Gary W. Wilson, Sr. , Jerry M. Visin
Inventor： Ronald L. Voglewede , Kevin J. Gilboe , Patrick J. Boarman , Daryl L. Harmon , Gary W. Wilson, Sr. , Jerry M. Visin
CPC classification number: F25D23/126 , F25D23/028 , F25D23/04 , F25D2331/803 , F25D2331/81
Abstract: A water dispenser mounted on a door of a refrigerator freezer that is provided with a spigot that is movable between inner and outer dispensing positions. The dispenser includes a dispenser housing having a dispensing cavity and the spigot is movably mounted in the top of the dispensing cavity. When the spigot is in the inner dispensing position water can be dispensed into a container positioned in the dispensing cavity. In the outer dispensing position the spigot can dispense water into a container positioned outside the dispensing cavity. The dispenser housing can be provided with a movable tray in the bottom of the dispensing cavity. The movable tray can be withdrawn to support a container under the spigot in the inner dispensing position and extended to support a container under the spigot in the outer dispensing position.
Abstract translation: 一种安装在冰箱冷藏柜门上的水分配器，其装有可在内部和外部分配位置之间移动的插口。 分配器包括具有分配腔的分配器壳体，并且该插口可移动地安装在分配空腔的顶部。 当插头处于内部分配位置时，可以将水分配到位于分配腔中的容器中。 在外部分配位置，插口可以将水分配到位于分配腔外部的容器中。 分配器壳体可以在分配腔的底部设置有可动托盘。 活动托盘可以被抽出以在内部分配位置支撑在插口下方的容器，并且延伸以在外部分配位置支撑位于插口下方的容器。
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